WIMBERLEY — The Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce recognized a pair outstanding members during an awards mixer at Fall Creek Vineyard on Thursday, June 22. Each year, the organization gives out awards to honor those individuals who have gone above and beyond to serve the Wimberley Valley business...

AUSTIN — Tury Quinonez, also known as DJ 2DQ, a renowned DJ who resides in Kyle, will soon be presented with a proclamation by the city of Austin declaring Aug. 31 as “DJ 2DQ Day.” Quinonez began his DJ career after listening to late night radio mix shows while on the night shift at Walmart in El Pa...

BUDA — The wait is over. The wildly popular Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ restaurant made its opening official with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, June 21 at the Buda Mill & Grain Co. Jennifer Storm, executive director of the Buda Economic Development Corporation, called it an historic day and thanked Valent...

HAYS COUNTY — Cities throughout Hays County are grappling with the unknown effects of a recently passed bill by the Texas Legislature during the 88th regular session, H.B. 2127 — also known as the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, or what some are calling “The Death Star Act.” Sponsored by Rep. Dust...

HAYS COUNTY — “Tell me something sexy for encouragement,” Thomas Geredine Sr., 73, said to the 14-year-old. When Sophia Olivarez, an incoming freshman at Johnson High School, heard those words, she was stunned. She didn’t know what to say. “I don’t know what you mean,” Olivarez said. After practice,...

KYLE — At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, Hays County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call for a man with a rifle in the area of Mathias Lane and Daywood Drive in Kyle. Initial reports were of a man pointing a rifle at a female subject. Deputies arrived and began searching for t...

BUDA — Buda Economic Development Corporation (EDC) revealed a fresh new look for the brand in May to encourage entrepreneurism and promote a curated approach to business growth in the city. Buda EDC worked with Arsenal Advertising who has helped several cities in Texas such as Round Rock and busines...

Alexis Pointe Senior Living in Wimberley hosted a Father’s Day Fish Fry on Saturday, June 17. In addition to seafood prepared by the Alexis Pointe culinary team, young and young-at-heart attendees enjoyed homemade popsicles, cornhole, fishing and art projects.

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Uganda is a country located in Eastern Africa that is known for its gorgeous landscapes and unique wildlife. Uganda is also a country where one in three girls and one in six boys will endure sexual abuse, according to a national survey published by the Ugandan Ministry of Gender, ...

KYLE — A viral TikTok video has encouraged a rash of car thefts in the area, according to Kyle Chief of Police Jeff Barnett. Two makes of cars — Hyundais and Kias — are the prime targets, he said, but noted that there has been a rash of other vehicle thefts as well. In the video, which was posted ea...