2:10 p.m. UPDATE  CORRECTION: Police say Sejdalija Smajic died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A final autopsy report is pending.    by Moses Leos III  A man who barricaded himself in his Garlic Creek home Wednesday was found dead by authorities, this after officials discovered his wife had b...

By Moses Leos III A total of 38 projects completed over an eight-year span highlighted a presentation given to the Hays County Commissioners Court as a progress report on its 2008 Road Bond. Voters authorized the bond, which was passed by voters by a 2-to-1 margin, for roughly $207 million for the P...

By Moses Leos III   Texas ranks just below average in total energy cost for households, with the average home spending $289 on electricity, natural gas and gasoline costs, this according to a study from WalletHub.com. According to WalletHub, energy costs take up between 5 and 22 percent of families’...

By Moses Leos III Two people were arrested July 6 after they were suspected of delivering a controlled substance following the execution of a search warrant by the Hays County Narcotics Task Force.   Authorities arrested Norman Lee McKnight, 48, and Sommer Cheynne McKnight, 17, both of Buda. Both we...

Staff Report   Hays County will be well represented at the Democratic and Republican national conventions later this month. The Republican Convention is being held July 18-21 in Cleveland, OH, while the Democratic Convention follows one week later in Philadelphia July 25-28. Representing the Republi...

by Samantha Smith   W ith advanced job markets available to Central Texans in the 21 st Century, many people opt for an academic education at a four-year university in order to remain competitive.  But when a person’s car breaks down or their plumbing backs up, people aren’t going to call a person w...

By Samantha Smith Summer is officially here and with it comes dangers from heat exposure for people and pets. Buda Animal Control officer Jennifer Hall and public information officer David Marino sent Buda residents a notice reminding them of the dangers of leaving animals unattended in hot vehicles...

Concerts for a Cause: Benefit for Bruce King Come out to Central Texas Speedway on July 9 to lend a hand to our local Santa Claus. Bruce A. King is a local realtor better known as “Hays County Santa,” as he has been the face of Santa Claus in the Hays County area for many years. Chances are, if you ...

By Bailey Buckingham S ummer comes with a lot of pressure to get in shape. But for those who aren’t fans of treadmills and packed weight rooms, alternative fitness options can help residents sweat it out.   Dani Hightower and her sister, Ashley Taylor, who both hail from Bastrop, own Maximum 3 Cross...

The fate of the Lone Star Rail District (LSRD) has yet to be decided by Central Texas officials and some are beginning to explore other options.  Hays County Commissioners voted to suspend their membership with LSRD March 22 following Union Pacific’s (UP) exit from the future plans. LSRD has been co...