On Saturday, April 12, the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens hosted its 25th Annual Butterfly Festival in Wimberley. In addition to the opening ceremony, the...
BUDA — After serving in the Air Force for six years, Aaron Mudry knew that he wanted to help the local heroes in the community when he opened the Bud...
SAN MARCOS — As one of the only low-cost pet facilities in Hays County, Prevent A Litter (PALS) has grown tremendously over its more than two decades...
KYLE — Ascension Seton Hays Hospital offers a home health program for those in the community who are managing chronic illnesses with the goal of aidi...
Wyatt Cunningham, 7, left, sizes up his competition as he takes off for the half-mile race. He was one of many who participated in the inaugural Dash ...
SAN MARCOS — Adelie Donovan entered the Hays County Youth Poet Laureate competition after experiencing a bout of boredom. Weeks later, she recalled t...
“The strength of their spirit that they carry, the quiet [and] calm confidence is pretty jaw dropping to see, especially those that have national championships.”
By Megan Navarro 
April 16, 2025
BUDA — In a world filled with conventional sports, like football or basketball, and even those a little more unique, such competitive cheer, the defin...
SAN MARCOS — An Animal Welfare Services Division within the Hays County Health Department was approved at the Hays County Commissioners Court's April ...
The city of Buda hosted its annual Egg-Stravaganza at the Buda Sportsplex Saturday, April 12. Children of all ages lined up in their respective fields...
GEORGETOWN — In its best season in program history, and first appearance at the state championship, the Wimberley High School Lady Texans soccer team...
GEORGETOWN — The Dripping Springs Tigers competed in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 6A - Area 25 & 26 Area track meet held at East View H...
The Dripping Springs High School Lady Tigers softball team is currently 10-1 in district after clinching its seventh straight district championship, f...
DRIPPING SPRINGS — With much anticipation, after a long-awaited period, the city of Dripping Springs has been given the green light to expand its wast...
DRIFTWOOD — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office Repeat Offender Program (ROP) Unit launched a narcotics investigation targeting Raymond Hartoin, 37, of W...
April is both Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness month. The following article is the second article of a five-week series focusing on raising aw...
GALVESTON — The Dripping Springs High School Varsity Hi-Steppers and Junior Varsity Dazzlers dance teams each captured national titles at the 2025 C...
Dripping Springs Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught poses for a photo with Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center (HCWC) Executive Director Melissa Rodrigu...
WIMBERLEY — After moving south to avoid the cold in July 2024, Nicolle Reid noticed a gap in her new home of Wimberley: There wasn’t a bookstore. Lo...
On Friday, April 4, the grand opening of Hays County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 5 Station #4, located at 110 High Road in Kyle, was held. T...
KYLE — There are a variety of skin conditions that affect individuals across the world, but for Rosacea Awareness Month, Dr. Juan Estrada of U.S. Derm...
KYLE — An ordinance adopting an updated debt management policy was approved at the Kyle City Council April 1 meeting, as well as a debt financing plan...
HAYS COUNTY — The Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch compiled information regarding the upcoming Saturday, May 3, election. School districts Three of the...
BUDA — Buda City Council deliberated on possible relocation options for Buda’s dog park at its April 1 meeting. Currently, the city dog park resides a...
BUDA — “The heart and soul of our city” is music and supporting the local artists who are beginning to flourish in the community, said Lysa Gonzlaez, ...
The city of Buda hosted its annual Buda Birthday Music Festival Saturday, April 5. In addition to a carnival, vendors and birthday cake, musical acts,...
DRIPPING SPRINGS — On Friday, April 4, in a 2-1 win in District 26 over the visiting Bowie High School Bulldogs, Dripping Springs Lady Tigers softbal...
After beating the Lockhart High School Lions (7-11 overall, 1-7 district) 15-7 at home in Buda, the Hays High School baseball team (14-6-1 overall, 5-...
AUSTIN — The Dripping Springs High School Tigers boys and girls track team participated in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) 6A District 26...