Staff Reports Kyle resident Andrew Martinez, 24, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 45 years in prison by a Hays County jury last week. Andrew Martinez Martinez fatally shot Jacob Lambert, 19 in the Waterleaf subdivision on Sept. 14, 2014, when a drug deal went wrong. District Attorney Wes Mau...

By virtue of an 11th hour appeal, Lehman High will be going down the 5A ranks. On Tuesday, Hays CISD Superintendent Eric Wright informed district leaders Lehman High athletics will drop a level of classification based on a successful appeal filed last week. As a result, Lehman sports will compete in...

People and their activities cause more than 90 percent of wildfires in Texas. This holiday season, Texas A&M Forest Service urges everyone to be careful when participating in seasonal activities that could start a wildfire or house fire. One spark can ruin a holiday. “Across the country, the most ho...

The rabid raccoon discovered in a front yard in Dripping Springs the week of Thanksgiving   was just one of 25 animals with the disease found in the county so far this year. According to a report from the State Department of Health Services, so far this year, 21 bats, one skunk and three “others” fr...

A Presbyterian youth camp along the Blanco River that was damaged in the floods of 2015 has launched a fundraising drive inspired by a pledge from an anonymous donor to match all donations up to $400,000 that come in by the end of next year. “Light the Match,” as the campaign is being called, would ...

By Anita Miller A Kyle resident is among six people arrested in San Marcos Tuesday in connection with the death of Kevin Yankovoy of Wimberley. Angelo Quihuiz, 18, of Kyle is charged with capital murder by terroristic threat/other felony. John Coronado, 18, of San Marcos faces the same charge. Three...

Staff Reports Different perspectives about law enforcement responsibility and credibility are rising to the fore in the Democratic primary race for county sheriff. When the chief aide to the county judge, Alex Villalobos, formally announced for county sheriff this past week, another Democrat already...

Staff Reports Kyle City Council member Alex Villalobos has filed as a candidate in the Democratic primary race for Hays County Sheriff.   Villalobos, who holds the Place 4 seat on the Kyle council, is also the county’s chief of staff

Submitted Report The African Children’s Choir will bring their new program, “Just As I Am,” to the Dripping Springs United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. on Jan. 3. The choir, which has toured since 1984, melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs...

Submitted Report Le Vacher, a new restaurant concept set to open in Dripping Springs in spring 2020 will feature a French-forward menu with Texas influences. Created by executive chef and owner Chef Jacob Euler, Le Vacher meaning “The Herdsman” in French, will feature cooking showcased by a love for...