By Amira Van Leeuwen KYLE — On Oct. 17, the Kyle City Council approved additional signage to recognize the police department at the Public Safety Center. Council member Daniela Parsley motioned to direct city staff to have signage that says, “Public Safety Center” and additional signage that says, “...

By Amira Van Leeuwen KYLE– Kyle City Council voted 5-1 on Oct. 18 to create the Limestone Creek Public Improvement District. Council member Yvonne Flores-Cale was the dissenting vote. According to the Vice President of Land Acquisition of Meritage Homes Justin Belmore, stormwater flows and is collec...

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY —  The Barton Springs Edwards-Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) declared a Stage III Critical Drought on Oct. 20 for the first time since 2013. Permittees will need to meet new reductions in pumpage in November.  Lovelady Monitor Well passed below its critical drought t...

By Brittany Anderson BUDA — Buda seniors will now have more options to help them get out and garner a sense of independence through a well-loved and much-used van ride service.  The Buda City Council unanimously approved to expand the city’s Seniors Taking a Ride (STAR) transportation program by ext...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — Hays County leaders are continuing to find ways to fund mental health initiatives for its youngest residents.  During the regular Hays County Commissioners Court meeting on Oct. 11, the court discussed using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for behavioral heal...

By Amira Van Leeuwen KYLE — The Kyle City Council reviewed changes to a proposed Personnel Improvement Policy (PIP) on Oct. 3. Initially brought forward by council member Yvonne Flores-Cale, the PIP was approved after a lengthy discussion during the Sept. 6 meeting.  “My goal is that we interview an...

By Amira Van Leeuwen  KYLE —Over the course of several meetings, the Kyle City Council unanimously approved a city-issued credit card policy.  On Aug. 25, the city council asked the Director of Finance Perwez Moheet to incorporate changes recommended by the Compensation Committee related to city cou...

By Amira Van Leeuwen CENTRAL TEXAS — The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas (RMHC CTX) raised over $870,000 at its 33rd Annual Bandana Ball on Sept. 23.  The night’s festivities included a live auction, longhorns, games, music and a seated dinner. Some live auction items were a vacatio...

By Brittany Anderson KYLE — It’s that time of year again: local couple Milburn and Rhonda King are back with their amazing display of Halloween decorations, and are inviting the community to get in the spooky spirit and check them out.  The Kings began this Halloween tradition over 15 years ago. Wha...

By Brittany Anderson KYLE — Last week, residents and law enforcement agencies around Hays County participated in a worldwide event that seeks to strengthen the relationship between communities and police. PHOTO BY BRITTANY ANDERSONAlong with the opportunity to meet and chat with law enforcement, ven...