KYLE — The saying goes, "Everything is bigger in Texas," and the city of Kyle proved it with the opening of its new, 64,000-square-foot Public Safety Center located on Kohlers Crossing. On Thursday, July 20, the two-story facility was opened following residents’ approval of Proposition A in the Nove...

KYLE — Two months ago, several families were left heartbroken after the beloved Mother’s Day Out Program (MDO) at First Baptist Church in Kyle closed its doors. But just a few minutes down the road, they will soon have some relief, as Tiny Seeds Christian Preschool is opening in September at Fellows...

HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference at the San Marcos Public Safety Center on July 20 to provide updates on the charges against registered sex offender, Diego Alejandro Cortez. Cortez was arrested on July 2 after HCSO responded to a 911 call at approximately 3:30 a...

AUSTIN — At the 137th annual convention in Irving, the Texas Funeral Directors Association (TFDA) elected Jason Harrell as the president of the association. With an extensive background in the funeral service profession and a commitment to excellence, according to a new release, Harrell brings a wea...

HAYS COUNTY — Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. is in need of a blood transfusion, according to the American Red Cross. While the need for donors is essential, now more than ever, the American Red Cross is seeing a downward trend over the last two months, with 50,000 fewer blood donations than ...

KYLE — The Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival will return to Lake Kyle Park for a two-day festival this Labor Day weekend. On Sept. 1-2, visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of fun, including live music performances, a mini carnival, tethered hot air balloon rides, hot air balloon glow show...

HAYS COUNTY — Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) has its eyes set on expanding in Hays County to ensure that all patients’ needs are filled. Founded in 1980 by Norman Chenven, a family medicine physician, ARC has grown to be one of the largest physician-owned health care providers in Central Texas. The mu...

KYLE — During a special joint meeting on July 12 with the Planning and Zoning Commission, Kyle City Council heard a presentation from AJ Fawver of Verdunity regarding the Comprehensive Plan 2030. In March 2022, the city of Kyle put out a request for qualifications intended to find consultant teams w...

KYLE — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance after locating burnt human remains in Kyle. On July 10, Hays County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of 400 Running Bull Lane in Kyle for a report of a possible deceased person. Deputies were met by a local pro...

HAYS COUNTY — It’s no secret that summers in Texas are brutal, so knowing how to take care of yourself during the hot temperatures is vital. The heat index for Hays County, according to the National Weather Service, has been reading at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit, if not more. Heat index, which is ...