By Megan Wehring BUDA — To help engage kids in the fun and therapeutic benefits of creativity, Inspired Minds Art Center in Buda has opened registration for its spring break and summer camps.  Inspired Minds co-owner Sinead Whiteside encourages campers to register early, as slots are expected to fil...

By Sahar Chmais The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is giving Texans an extension to file various individual and business tax returns and payment until June 15, due to winter storm Uri. Those affected by the storm, whether they are business owners or Texas residents, qualify for tax relief, according...

By Sahar Chmais HAYS COUNTY – Hays County is one of the Texas counties that has been approved under the major disaster declaration from the federal government. This opens up disaster relief programs for residents to partake in.   Before residents can receive the help they need, they must understand ...

By Sahar Chmais  DRIPPING SPRINGS – After hearing stories of mothers feeding their children gummy bears for lunch, seeing shelves emptied out and cars getting stuck in ditches, Monica Willis could not rest. She felt an overwhelming urge to help out her community but did not know how.  “I woke up at ...

Staff Report WIMBERLEY -- Wimberley Market Days will be held on Saturday, March 6, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lions Field on FM 2325. Market Days had a winter pause in the months of January and February. Residents and visitors are encouraged to come shop for one-of-a-kind items, plants and spring ...

Staff Report State Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) filed legislation on Friday, Feb. 26, to help prevent future winter disasters and hold utility regulators accountable. "After hearing my constituents' experiences and listening to the testimony before House and Senate oversight committees," Zaff...

By Sahar Chmais The walls in Judge of the Peace, Pact  5 Scott Cary’s office, speak the tales of a full and diverse lifetime. The trophies, newspapers and awards hanging on all four sides of the room tell of an athlete who dedicates countless hours to running, a husband and father who loves his fami...

Staff Report A suspect in the robbery of a Valero convenience store was arrested on Feb. 25 after Hays county deputies observed a vehicle matching a description of that reported during the robbery and made a traffic stop. A robbery occurred approximately 1:40 a.m. at the convenience store in the 940...

By Megan Wehring Many Texans were left in the dark about what happened last week. District 45 Representative Erin Zwiener hosted a virtual town hall with climate and energy consultant Doug Lewin on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Viewers were able to ask any unanswered questions they still had following the win...

By Sahar Chmais HAYS COUNTY – Several representatives for Hays County have noted that while COVID-19 infections seem to be lower this week than weeks prior, that may not be the reality.  Winter storm Uri stopped the number of COVID-19 testing for nearly a week, and after the storm, many are still pr...