(Editor's Note: This post was updated to include the correct link to the online survey) HAYS COUNTY — Residents are encouraged to participate in an online survey that will guide the future of animal welfare in the area. Hays County and Austin Pets Alive! have launched an online survey — which is ope...

SAN MARCOS — A 21-year-old Austin woman pleaded guilty to attempted murder, a first-degree felony, and assault of a public servant, a third-degree felony, on Sept. 12 before Judge Gary Steel and was sentenced to 25 years in state prison and 10 years probation, respectively. Estefany Zetina Gaytan ha...

KYLE — At a special meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 29, Kyle City Council heard details of a potential water agreement with the city of San Marcos for the second consecutive year. The meeting began with a citizen comment period, when several local veterans discussed the water usage at Heroes Memorial ...

In honor of National Dog Day on Saturday, Aug. 26, we asked readers to submit pictures of their pups.

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office has now made it easier to report crimes through its online reporting system. According to a news release from HCSO, the new service allows the public the opportunity to report several kinds of incidents, including the following: • Property damage • Telep...

HAYS COUNTY — With the floods, winter freezes and disastrous wildfires that Hays County has experienced over the last several years, residents are encouraged now more than ever to have a plan in place in the case of an emergency. The 6th Annual Hays County Emergency Preparedness Fair is all about ce...

SAN MARCOS — Following a bond reduction hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 22 in the case against Jaquell Desean Ray, 18, of Buda, Judge Tanner Neidhardt granted the defense’s motion to set bond at a total of $100,000 for charges of first-degree murder and delivery of a controlled substance to a minor, a seco...

(Editor's Note: This story was updated at 9:51 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30) SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Police Department, with the assistance of the Texas Rangers, is investigating a shooting that injured an off-duty Kyle Police Department officer. At approximately 12:12 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, S...

HAYS COUNTY — Residents and visitors can now access crime and arrest data for all of Hays County on one platform, called Citizens Connect. Hosted by Tyler Technologies, the system is the first in Texas to create a system in which all law enforcement agencies can share data, according to a Hays Count...

HAYS COUNTY — Hays County continues to work to help the individuals in the criminal justice system who are dealing with mental health issues. The Hays County Commissioners Court received an update on the Hays County Behavioral Advisory Team’s (BAT) progress at its Aug. 8 meeting. The team was establ...