It’s been nearly five years now since the night many in Hays County will never forget. After a rainy beginning to May 2015, an estimated 13 inches or so fell near the headwaters of the Blanco River on May 23, pushing it to levels no one had ever seen before – and when the wall of water some 40 feet ...

PEC Board of Director voting begins May 20, for members in districts 2, 3 and 4. Early voting will remain open through June 12. By voting in PEC’s annual board election, members get to weigh in on leaders who will represent their interests at the cooperative. The following board candidates are runni...

Hays County may make one final attempt at establishing a Public Defender’s Office. Though a “priority” decline has expired, the Commissioners Court on Tuesday indicated that the Criminal Justice Commission may initiate a request for funding from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission following their ...

When the owner of Beijing Bistro, Eddy Martinez, suffered a stroke three weeks ago, Buda businesses and residents proved to his family that people stand together in times of need. This event has drained the Martinez family, who are trying their best to keep their family’s livelihood. “We have had a ...

The directive from Gov. Greg Abbott pushed back Hays County’s efforts to get bilingual information out about testing for the COVID-19 virus, commissioners and County Judge Ruben Becerra learned on Tuesday Tammy Crumley, director of Countywide Operations, gave an update on testing and outreach effort...

Grateful for the service of first responders every day and especially during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas State University will honor Hays County heroes with an appreciation lunch on Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harris Dining Hall. In keeping with social distancing guidan...

Moving under the wing of a nationally recognized organization, a local youth soccer select club hopes the change can keep area talent playing closer to home. CTX Flash, a Kyle area soccer club organization, will become an affiliate team under Surf Cup Sports, out of San Diego, California. The Flash,...

Hays County may soon be seeking public input on its updated Transportation Plan. Pct. 2 Commissioner Mark Jones said last week that commissioners will soon want to look at details of the plan. Jones’ statement to the  Hays Free Press came just days after County Judge Ruben Becerra’s proposal to ask ...

Time appears to be running out for Hays County to apply for a grant to help fund a Public Defender’s Office. May 11 was the “priority deadline” for the grant application to be filed with the Texas Indigent Defense Council (TIDC). The grant, which the county declined to seek last year, would partiall...

After earlier rescinding permission for Kinder Morgan’s Permian Highway Pipeline to cross county roads, the Hays County Commissioners Court on April 29 laid out the conditions the company will have to meet for permission to be restored. According to the new policy, Kinder Morgan will, before any uti...