AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) will host a virtual public meeting, with an in-person option, for the FM 1826 Feasibility Study. According to a news release, the study aims to assess improvements to operational and safety conditions on a 7.7-mile segment to meet future demand...

Update 6/27/24: The Hays County Sheriff’s Office has released video from the body cam worn by Isaiah Garcia in the Joshua Wright shooting. Note that the released recording is in a redacted form to provide for the privacy of other individuals not directly involved in the incident. In addition, the au...

WIMBERLEY — The Lady Texans softball season ended with a Bi-District loss to Gonzales after finishing in third place in 4A Region IV District 27. Wimberley High School head softball coach Robert Klick released the district awards after the team’s annual banquet. Freshman Regan Kenley, who played in ...

In a June 11 press release, the University Interscholastic League’s Legislative Council passed an amendment for split divisions in the post season for volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball and baseball. “This change to the current playoff structure in some sports would allow for split divisions i...

Le Muse Coffee and Wine Bar celebrates the opening of its new location on June 14, with a ribbon cutting. The shop was previously located off of Wynnpage Drive, but has since relocated to 1025 Cannon Drive. Owner Juan Chan simply responded “coffee,” when asked what inspired him.

Reptile and exotic animal lovers of all ages spent the weekend at Dripping Springs Ranch Park for the Drippin Dragons Reptile and Exotic Pet Expo, held June 15 and 16.

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting an environmental study to evaluate long-term safety and mobility solutions along US 290 from RM 1826 in southwest Austin to Rob Shelton Boulevard in Dripping Springs. Improvements to US 290 in this area were first identi...

The city of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department partnered with Ghisallo Cycling Initiative to host the first Kyle Inclusive Bike Rodeo at Gregg-Clarke Park on Saturday, June 15. Children of all ages and abilities were invited to learn to ride or practice their skills on a safety course.

Cpl. Sebastian Gallegos, USMC (Ret.) and his wife were presented with a home as part of the Helping a Hero 100 Homes Challenge at a homecoming ceremony on Monday, June 17. Gallegos was deployed in Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010, when an IED took his right arm. After, he spent months a...

SAN MARCOS —   The annual State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA) Training Conference and Convention will be in its 148th year on June 27-30 in San Marcos. Director Dan Kramer said this year’s conference is shaping up to be an event that firefighters across the state won’t want to...