AUSTIN — Organized by the Hill Country Conservancy (HCC), a coalition of 27 regional partners has secured $23.2 million in federal funding and set a goal of preserving 7,500 acres in primarily rural areas. This is the largest single federal award for conservation easement funding in the Texas Hill C...

The city of Buda hosted its annual Booda Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Buda City Park. The event featured trick-or-treating with local businesses and nonprofits, games, a costume contest, story time and food trucks. Following the festivities, "Hotel Transylvania" was shown at the park. Pi...

Note: This story has been updated as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to include Tanner Neidhardt's statement. Note: This story has been updated as of 2 p.m. on Oct. 28 to include Texas State University's response. SAN MARCOS — On Sunday, Oct. 27, an email was sent to Texas State University President D...

KYLE – Ten Texas State University students were apprehended early Friday, Oct. 25 following a report of stolen Halloween decorations on Hometown Parkway in Kyle. At approximately 12:48 a.m., the Kyle Police Department responded to a call regarding the theft of decorations valued at $500. Upon arriva...

KYLE — The Kyle Police Department arrested Isaac Arroyos, 20, of San Marcos in connection with the fentanyl poisoning death of 19-year-old Edgard Escobar. Arroyos was apprehended on Wednesday, Oct. 23, following the issuance of an arrest warrant for felony first-degree murder and felony third-degree...

KYLE — On Oct. 21, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees discussed potential elementary school zoning maps in preparation for the opening of Ramage Elementary School in fall 2025. According to chief communication officer Tim Savoy, this is the first time that the board will act as a committee when monitor...

DRIPPING SPRINGS – Renken Dentistry announced the grand opening of its newest location at the Shops of Ledgestone, serving the growing community around Belterra and Dripping Springs. With more than 22 years of experience transforming smiles and redefining patient care, Renken Dentistry celebrated it...

JuiceLand employees cut the ribbon at 165 Hargraves Drive, Suite P300, at Belterra in Dripping Springs. According to the company, “the beloved Texas smoothie chain founded in 2011, is over-the-moon to be back in Belterra! After a brief hiatus, JuiceLand blenders are once again blending at 165 Hargra...

The winners of the annual Great Pumpkin Contest held at Alexis Pointe of Wimberley Senior Living on Oct. 7 pose for a photo. Janis Walner, left, got third place, Mary Stucki got first and Carole Malone got second.