A $2.3 million decrease in revenue over a decade’s time is how much Buda anticipates losing if it were to implement a proposed freeze on property tax for senior citizens. While no action was taken on the proposed freeze Oct. 17, city leaders continued discussion and debate over issues involving prop...

Business and economic development were topics addressed by candidates running for four Kyle city council seats at the 2017 Kyle Chamber of Commerce forum Tuesday. In the forum involving the mayor’s seat, candidates Bill Sinor, Jaime Sanchez and current councilperson Travis Mitchell were asked what m...

A parcel of property belonging to one of the more established families in Kyle may be developing soon. By a 6-0 vote, the Kyle City Council approved a Public Improvement District (PID) application request by developer Intermandeco for property near Opal and Roland lanes Oct. 17. City leaders also ap...

Improving and promoting tourism, along with helping residents around town, was the claim Kyle city leaders used when approving the purchase of $210,000 in gateway and directional signage earlier this month. By a 6-0 vote, the Kyle City Council approved the execution of a purchase order to FSG Signs ...

Dripping Springs Tigers (6-0, 3-0) vs. Boerne Champion Chargers (3-3, 2-1) When: Friday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Tiger Stadium Last week: Dripping Springs 52, Lockhart 14; Boerne Champion 64, Marble Falls 20 Last meeting (2016): Boerne Champion 45, Dripping Springs 40 The first of three critical...

Voters to decide on state amendments in November Seven state constitutional amendments will be on the November ballot. Amendments focus on issues such as property taxes, lotteries and more.  Campaign finance Uneven spending in Kyle, Buda elections Buda issues Buda Charter Amendments Buda discusses s...

Marco Pizana will face off against Dex Ellison for the Kyle City Council District 1 seat. The Hays Free Press asked Kyle City Council candidates the following questions. Answers are printed below. Marco Pizana 1. What is the biggest issue the city faces and how do you plan to address it?  I believe ...

Remy Fallon will face off against Clark Beach for the Buda City Council Place 5 seat. The Hays Free Press asked Buda City Council candidates the following questions. Answers are printed below. Remy Fallon 1. What is the biggest issue Buda faces today and why?  Buda’s biggest issue today is keeping u...

Clark Beach will face off against Remy Fallon for the Buda City Council Place 5 seat.The Hays Free Press asked Buda City Council candidates the following questions. Answers are printed below. Clark Beach 1. What is the biggest issue Buda faces today and why?  Addressing the exponential growth that w...

Paul Daugereau will face off against Jose Montoya for the Buda City Council Place 4 seat. The Hays Free Press asked Buda City Council candidates the following questions. Answers are printed below. Paul Daugereau 1.What is the biggest issue Buda faces today and why? Infrastructure is our biggest issu...