Newly-elected Hays County Sheriff Anthony Hipolito was sworn in by Hays County Justice of the Peace Andrew Cable on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a letter of support at its Jan. 7 meeting for a jail-based competency program. Letters of support from several county staff members were given to the court prior to the meeting, including from Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higg...

As wildfires continue to wreak havoc on communities in California, the Kyle Fire Department is sending four firefighters, along with Chief Kyle Taylor, to assist in the ongoing efforts. “We are joining a team of dedicated first responders from Central Texas to provide support during this critical ti...

KYLE — Elm Grove Elementary School is a candidate for Legacy School status in the Leader in Me program — staff, parents and students hosted a Legacy Showcase on Friday, Jan. 10 at the campus. The Leader in Me program was started in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1999 at A.B. Combs Elementary School. Acc...

SAN MARCOS —  After numerous resets, 22nd District Judge Bruce Boyer declined to dismiss the capital murder case of DeVonte Amerson at a Jan.13 motion hearing. Amerson was arrested on March 5, 2018 for the 2015 murder of Justin Gage, 20. According to the San Marcos Police Department, Gage was shot m...

KYLE — Kyle resident Anthony Miller, 25, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, following a crash on Wednesday, Jan. 8. According to a news release, Miller’s vehicle struck a telephone pole on the 100 block of Center Street in Kyle at 9:24 p.m., causing power lines to fall from the pole. After,...

BUDA — The Hays CISD Education Foundation is announced the successful completion of its recent Grant Patrol, a significant initiative to support educational excellence and innovation across HCISD. On Dec. 16-17, 2024, the Hays CISD Education Foundation distributed a record-breaking $104,526.66 in gr...

The Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department hosted the annual Polar Bear Plunge & 5K at Blue Hole Regional Park on Saturday. Jan. 4. Following a 5k through the park and downtown Wimberley, runners took the opportunity to jump into the chilly Cypress Creek water.

Texas Junior Roller Derby (TXJRD) hosts the second annual New Year’s Revolution junior roller derby tournament at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center.

DRIPPING SPRINGS  — There will be extra minutes added to each school day for the 2025-26 school year in Dripping Springs ISD. This follows the DSISD Board of Trustees unanimously approving the 2025-26 academic calendar during the consent agenda portion of its Dec. 16, 2024, meeting. To reduce the to...