Photo by Natalie Frels Attendees greeted other participants by waving streamers at the Valentine's Day Dance for People with Disabilities, hosted by the city of Kyle and Radical Church on Friday, Feb. 10.

BUDA — A few weeks ago, a number of residents in the city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Buda received an anonymous survey pertaining to the proposed Persimmon development. Now, developer MileStone Community Builders is providing some clarification on the reasoning for the survey ...

City leaves thousands on table KYLE — Businesses who sell alcohol in Kyle will continue to be exempt from the city’s alcohol license fees following a 5-2 vote during the Feb. 7 city council meeting. This agenda item, which proposed amendments to the city’s alcohol sale permit and license application...

Area youth to advise city council, learn about government KYLE — Most youth learn about government through textbooks and in the classroom, but the city of Kyle has created an interactive experience through its Kyle Area Youth Advisory Council (KAYAC) program. During a meeting on Saturday, Jan. 28, K...

Dear Editor: The big problem with the Milestone Development called Persimmon and the other one on FM 1626 adjacent to the city of Hays. Is that the developer persists in cramming down the throats of our elected officials and city planners a development plan with tiny lots and narrow streets like the...

VALENTINE'S DAY KYLE — Kyle’s Parks and Recreation Department is here to spread love in honor of Valentine’s Day. The department will hold its second annual Valentine’s Day Dance for People with Disabilities on Feb. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gemstone Palace, located at 1101 Bunton Creek Road in Kyle. “...

Buda – The city of Buda has recently made some new hires. The city named Anthony “Tony” Host the director of Parks and Recreation; Brian Dyer as development project manager; and Daniel Signorino as a new information technology manager. Host, who grew up in Buda, previously worked for the cities of A...

HAYS COUNTY — After thousands have waited weeks to know the status of their healthcare options, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and Ascension Texas have reached an agreement on new contracts. This will allow BCBSTX members to have access to services offered by the major hospital system. Asc...

Hays County organization aids in nabbing record number of criminals HAYS COUNTY — In early January, Hays County Crime Stoppers (HCCS) Executive Director Sgt. Jeffrey Jordan received an anonymous tip regarding an individual wanted for assaulting a public servant. Days later, on Jan. 12, more than 230...

‘It’s all about making people feel welcome’ — Community and making all feel welcome have been at the heart of the Springs Family YMCA in Dripping Springs for the last 15 years. In 2007, a new opportunity presented itself for an additional YMCA location, but this time in Dripping Springs. The Springs...