The Texas Legislature has declared the month of October as Czech Heritage Month in Texas. Beginning in the late 1840s, Czech settlers came in growing numbers to the Lone Star State and have made sacrifices to Texas; Czechs are known for their love of democracy, work ethic and have established standa...

KYLE — Kyle City Council listened to a presentation on the city’s future skatepark at its Oct. 15 meeting, ultimately waiting to make a decision on next steps. In November 2020, voters approved a park bond, including $1 million in improvements to Gregg-Clarke Park. Among these overall improvements w...

KYLE — Kyle hosted its inaugural City Fest on Oct. 19, where Mayor Travis Mitchell delivered the State of the City address to community members. According to Mitchell, staff has been planning City Fest for more than a year in an effort to give residents an opportunity to speak to both city departmen...

Hays City Donuts has provided donuts to the Kyle community for more than 20 years. On Sunday, Oct. 20, the owner, San Long, decided to give back to the community one more time by providing free donuts on his final day in business, following the purchase of the property by the city of Kyle. According...

KYLE — On Oct. 18, Hays CISD held its inaugural State of the District, hosted by the Hays CISD Education Foundation. The event began with a showcase of student organizations throughout the new administration building, including culinary arts, cosmetology, mariachi and more. Dr. Greg Smith, executive...

KYLE — Fentanyl took Hays County by storm in 2022, when several students' lives were lost to overdoses. Now, in 2024, there seems to be a decrease of its presence within the student population, but Hays CISD stressed that this does not mean that it is any less dangerous. According to Hays CISD Chief...

The City of Kyle celebrated 144 years of Kyle on Oct. 12.

CANDIDATES FOR HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Hipolito (R) What is the number one crime-related issue that needs an immediate plan of action from the next sheriff? In Hays County, the pressing crime-related issue that demands immediate attention from the next Sheriff is the rise in property crime. Rece...

AUSTIN — According to a news release, the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) announced on Oct. 3 that Stage III declaration restrictions will take effect on Nov. 1. This comes after the Lovelady monitor well, one of two drought stage determinants for the district, reached ...