https://www.haysfreepress.com/author/1,ashley-kontnier en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26343,dripping-springs-chamber-presents-dsisd-state-of-the-districtDRIPPING SPRINGS — Representatives from Dripping Springs ISD provided community members with the annual State of the District presentation at the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Wednesda...]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26343,dripping-springs-chamber-presents-dsisd-state-of-the-district https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26288,kyle-elementary-school-pta-hosts-panthers-petsThe Kyle Elementary School Parent Teacher Association hosted Panthers & Pets Friday, April 10. The event kicked off with a presentation about the school’s rescued animals, including tortoises, rab...]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26288,kyle-elementary-school-pta-hosts-panthers-pets https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26292,mercer-street-dancehall-to-reopen-april-19DRIFTWOOD — Following a nearly five-month closure, and the sale of the building falling through, Mercer Street Dancehall is scheduled to reopen its doors Sunday, April 19.Nicholas Dotin and his wife,...]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26292,mercer-street-dancehall-to-reopen-april-19 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26222,locals-paint-at-blue-hole-regional-parkThe Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department hosted one of two Painting with Parks events of the year Sunday, March 22. Artists of any level were invited to join others at Blue Hole Regional Park for...]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26222,locals-paint-at-blue-hole-regional-park https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26210,kyle-area-chamber-of-commerce-welcomes-playa-bowls-to-kyleAbove, Playa Bowls Kyle owners Molly Caddam and Bobby Caddam are surrounded by Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce members, as they cut the ribbon in celebration of their recently opened business. Located a...]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26210,kyle-area-chamber-of-commerce-welcomes-playa-bowls-to-kyle https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26202,hog-heaven-sporting-club-hosts-spring-public-marketFloyd Thomas, of Special T Designs, shows off his custom-built birdhouses at Hog Heaven Sporting Club’s Spring Public Market Saturday, March 14. The event included local vendors, live music, food truc...]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26202,hog-heaven-sporting-club-hosts-spring-public-market https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26177,dripping-springs-chamber-recognizes-businesses-individuals-with-star-awardsThe Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Star Awards event at Dripping Springs Distilling Thursday, March 5. Various awards were presented to Dripping Springs businesses and individu...]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26177,dripping-springs-chamber-recognizes-businesses-individuals-with-star-awards https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26159,north-hays-county-fire-rescue-breaks-ground-on-second-dripping-springs-fire-stationFirefighters, community members, elected officials and contractors gathered at 404 Headwaters Blvd., Dripping Springs, Saturday, Feb. 28, for a Groundbreaking Ceremony for North Hays County Fire Rescu...]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:40:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26159,north-hays-county-fire-rescue-breaks-ground-on-second-dripping-springs-fire-station https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26131,authors-of-all-ages-showcase-work-in-dripping-springsLocal teacher and children’s book author Bonnie Tribett Rosario, left, embraces emerging writer Sabina Gonzales at the Dripping Springs Community Library’s inaugural StoryMaker Fair, held at Beerburg...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:40:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26131,authors-of-all-ages-showcase-work-in-dripping-springs https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26103,dripping-springs-high-school-students-stage-walkoutOn Thursday, Feb. 12, Dripping Springs High School students participated in a planned walkout in protest of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). At approximately 1:15 p.m., the students met in...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26103,dripping-springs-high-school-students-stage-walkout https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26090,buda-public-library-s-picnic-under-the-stars-hits-a-snag-due-to-rainThe Buda Public Library’s scheduled Picnic Under the Stars took an unexpected turn, following a day of rain Saturday, Feb. 14. Despite the change from an outdoor/indoor event to an indoor-only event,...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:40:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26090,buda-public-library-s-picnic-under-the-stars-hits-a-snag-due-to-rain https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26089,buda-central-fire-station-one-step-closer-to-openingFollowing years of construction delays, Buda’s Central Fire Station is mere months from completion. In honor of the occasion, the Buda Masonic Lodge #800 hosted a Cornerstone Laying Ceremony Saturday,...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26089,buda-central-fire-station-one-step-closer-to-opening https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26075,perspire-sauna-studio-opens-in-kylePerspire Sauna Studio celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting by the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce Friday, Feb. 6. The dry, red light sauna facility offers sessions up to 40 minutes, along...]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26075,perspire-sauna-studio-opens-in-kyle https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26071,life-death-and-the-futility-of-it-allOur house is a zoo … or at least that’s what my son used to tell everyone when he was around 4 years old.At the time, we had two dogs, a cat, a tortoise, a leopard gecko and, for less than a month, a...]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:10:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26071,life-death-and-the-futility-of-it-all https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26054,dripping-springs-presents-state-of-the-cityDRIPPING SPRINGS  — At the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce luncheon, held Wednesday, Jan. 28, Dripping Springs Mayor Bill Foulds and various city staff discussed the current happenings in a...]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:10:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26054,dripping-springs-presents-state-of-the-city https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26011,kimberly-goodman-sworn-in-to-buda-city-councilJustice of the Peace Precinct 5 Judge Sandra Bryant  swears in Buda City Council member Kimberly Goodman, with her son, Jace, and daughter, Taylor, by her side Tuesday, Jan. 20. Goodman was elect...]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26011,kimberly-goodman-sworn-in-to-buda-city-council https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25985,city-of-kyle-under-notice-from-district-attorney-s-officeKYLE — The city of Kyle was issued a preservation notice by the Hays County District Attorney’s Office Thursday, Jan. 15, due to concerns about agreements and financial deals facilitated under th...]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:34:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25985,city-of-kyle-under-notice-from-district-attorney-s-office https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25961,chapa-middle-school-teacher-named-finalist-for-h-e-b-excellence-in-education-awardMegan McCune, English as a second language teacher at Chapa Middle School, was named as a finalist for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. On Monday, Jan. 12, representatives from H-E-B and...]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:40:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25961,chapa-middle-school-teacher-named-finalist-for-h-e-b-excellence-in-education-award https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25949,trucks-galore-at-buda-public-libraryOn Saturday, Jan. 10, the Buda Public Library hosted a Touch a Truck event in its parking lot. Families were invited to attend and get an up-close look at the vehicles and workers that keep the commun...]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:20:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25949,trucks-galore-at-buda-public-library https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25918,new-dispatch-s-top-5-stories-of-2025No. 5 - Dripping Springs moves to new trash service providerBy Megan Navarro - June 18, 2025DRIPPING SPRINGS — The city of Dripping Springs has been using Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) as its new solid...]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25918,new-dispatch-s-top-5-stories-of-2025 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25916,kyle-mayor-council-member-sworn-inIn front of a full crowd at city hall, the new mayor of Kyle, Yvonne Flores-Cale, and District 1 council member Courtney Goza were sworn in Tuesday, Dec. 23, by Judge Beth Smith.]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:27:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25916,kyle-mayor-council-member-sworn-in https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25899,wimberley-lights-menorah-on-third-night-of-hanukkahOutside of The Old Mill Store, Rabbi Ari Weingarten speaks to the crowd during the annual Wimberley Menorah Lighting, hosted by the Chabad of San Marcos & Texas State University, Tuesday, Dec. 16....]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25899,wimberley-lights-menorah-on-third-night-of-hanukkah https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25849,festive-dogs-take-to-the-street-during-budafest-s-reindog-paradeThe 45th Annual Budafest event was held Friday-Sunday, Dec. 5-7, in Downtown Buda. In addition to the tree lighting, lighted parade, vendor market and pictures with Santa, the weekend featured the ann...]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:10:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25849,festive-dogs-take-to-the-street-during-budafest-s-reindog-parade https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25855,teaching-our-children-to-think-for-themselvesYears ago, when my husband and I were starting the discussion of having children, we had a lot of conversations about our beliefs and how we would apply or not apply those to our future child(ren).In...]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:10:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25855,teaching-our-children-to-think-for-themselves https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25824,santa-arrives-in-kyleIt was a cold and drizzly Monday, but that didn't stop locals of all ages from decending upon Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park for the kick off to Kyle’s annual Santa’s Arrival event, held Monday, D...]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25824,santa-arrives-in-kyle https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25815,dripping-logistics-robotics-team-headed-to-stateThe Dripping Springs High School Boosting Engineering Science & Technology (BEST) Robotics program welcomed schools from around the area for the regional robotics competition Saturday, Nov. 22. Te...]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25815,dripping-logistics-robotics-team-headed-to-state https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25793,dripping-springs-isd-breaks-ground-on-18-program-facilityDripping Springs ISD broke ground on its new Adult Transition Services (18+ Program) Center, located adjacent to the Sycamore Springs campus, Thursday, Nov. 13. The 18+ Program serves special edu...]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:20:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25793,dripping-springs-isd-breaks-ground-on-18-program-facility https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25783,choo-choo-the-historic-buda-train-depot-has-arrivedThe historic Buda Train Depot arrived in downtown Wednesday, Nov. 12. The depot, which was functional until 1961, was sold various times, before the most recent owner offered to donate it back to the...]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25783,choo-choo-the-historic-buda-train-depot-has-arrived https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25753,helping-hands-hosts-most-successful-empty-bowls-project-to-dateDottie shows off her bowl full of soup at the 28th Annual Empty Bowls Project, held Sunday, Nov. 2, at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. The event, which raises funds for Dripping Springs Helping Hands, su...]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25753,helping-hands-hosts-most-successful-empty-bowls-project-to-date https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25741,esd-1-tax-rate-increase-passes-woodcreek-sees-new-mayorHAYS COUNTY — Voters headed to the polls for early voting, Oct. 20-31, and on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, to make their voices heard. According to the Hays County website, 37,031, or 19.52%, o...]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:26:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25741,esd-1-tax-rate-increase-passes-woodcreek-sees-new-mayor https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25740,kyle-mayoral-candidates-head-to-runoff-hays-cisd-tax-increase-failsHAYS COUNTY — Voters headed to the polls for early voting, Oct. 20-31, and on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, to make their voices heard for several propositions and council candidates. According...]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:12:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25740,kyle-mayoral-candidates-head-to-runoff-hays-cisd-tax-increase-fails https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25730,kids-rule-the-day-at-dripping-springs-ranch-park-family-fall-fest-children-s-entrepreneur-marketDripping Springs Ranch Park was full of festivities for children of all ages Sunday, Oct. 26, including the 2025 Family Fall Fest and a Children’s Entrepreneur Market. In addition to indoor activities...]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25730,kids-rule-the-day-at-dripping-springs-ranch-park-family-fall-fest-children-s-entrepreneur-market https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25716,kyle-parks-and-recreation-department-shreds-ground-for-all-wheel-skateparkLocal dignitaries, staff and community members were invited to the city of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department's groundbreaking for the All-Wheel Skatepark, to be located at Gregg-Clarke Park, Friday...]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25716,kyle-parks-and-recreation-department-shreds-ground-for-all-wheel-skatepark https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25714,law-enforcement-local-officials-converge-at-safety-summit-in-budaBUDA — Several community leaders and law enforcement officials gathered at Onion Creek Senior Center Wednesday, Oct. 22, for a Safety Summit, which highlighted various departments that serve Buda and...]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25714,law-enforcement-local-officials-converge-at-safety-summit-in-buda https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25705,dripping-springs-songwriters-festival-a-song-worthy-occasionDestination Dripping Springs hosted the 11th Annual Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival Friday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 19. The event, which spanned Historic Downtown Dripping Springs, boasted...]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25705,dripping-springs-songwriters-festival-a-song-worthy-occasion https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25678,scenes-from-national-night-out-in-budaMore than 10 neighborhoods in Buda held National Night Out events Tuesday, Oct. 7.  National Night Out is an annual event aimed at promoting community involvement in crime prevention and strength...]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25678,scenes-from-national-night-out-in-buda https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25670,kyle-public-library-hosts-hispanic-heritage-month-celebrationOn Saturday, Oct. 4, the Kyle Public Library hosted Fiesta de las Flores in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event, which took place in conjunction with the city of Kyle’s Dialogue for Peac...]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25670,kyle-public-library-hosts-hispanic-heritage-month-celebration https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25654,the-massage-studio-cuts-ribbon-on-new-locationThe Massage Studio celebrated the grand opening of its new location, 645 FM 967, Suite 109 in Buda, Wednesday, Oct. 1, with a ribbon cutting with the Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce. The festivities...]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25654,the-massage-studio-cuts-ribbon-on-new-location https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25634,a-little-bit-of-perspective-goes-a-long-wayRecently, I celebrated my 34th birthday.In my experience, each year older I get, the birthdays feel a little less … special. Sure, there are the milestone birthdays — 21, 30, 40, etc. — that ramp up t...]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25634,a-little-bit-of-perspective-goes-a-long-way https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25622,advanced-pain-care-expands-to-dripping-springsAdvanced Pain Care founder, CEO and president Dr. Mark T. Malone, center, cuts the ribbon at a ceremony celebrating the company’s newest office in Dripping Springs, which was hosted in conjunction wit...]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25622,advanced-pain-care-expands-to-dripping-springs https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25620,mama-mary-s-farm-pumpkin-patch-set-to-open-for-sixth-season-sept-27CREEDMOOR — Approximately seven miles — with a couple of sharp turns — down Turnersville Road, a 100-acre, family-owned farmstead, known as Mama Mary’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch, is kicking off its six...]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25620,mama-mary-s-farm-pumpkin-patch-set-to-open-for-sixth-season-sept-27 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25609,historic-buda-train-depot-relocation-nears-fruitionBUDA — Nearly two years after Buda City Council voted to accept the historic Buda Train Depot and return it to the city, the process to move it will commence in the coming weeks. Council received an u...]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25609,historic-buda-train-depot-relocation-nears-fruition https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25601,the-little-gym-celebrates-one-year-anniversaryThe Little Gym of Dripping Springs owner Lucia Erana, center, cuts the ribbon, in partnership with the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce, in celebration of the business’s one-year anniversary Frida...]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25601,the-little-gym-celebrates-one-year-anniversary https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25597,wildwood-springs-elementary-school-cuts-ribbon-in-headwatersDripping Springs ISD’s newest campus, Wildwood Springs Elementary School, hosted a ribbon cutting in celebration of its inaugural year Tuesday, Sept. 9. In addition to students and their families, mem...]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25597,wildwood-springs-elementary-school-cuts-ribbon-in-headwaters https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25593,let-s-beat-breast-cancer-rally-held-at-dahlstromThe Hays and Lehman High School drumlines performed a series of cadences to pump up the crowd at Hays County's inaugural Beat Breast Cancer Rally, held at Dahlstrom Middle School Saturday, Sept. 13. I...]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25593,let-s-beat-breast-cancer-rally-held-at-dahlstrom https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25556,dripping-springs-beats-the-heat-with-puppy-plungeWith a splash and a wag, Knox launches into the pool after his favorite ball during Dripping Springs' annual Puppy Plunge at Founders Memorial Pool Monday, Sept. 1. Hosted by the city of Dripping Spri...]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25556,dripping-springs-beats-the-heat-with-puppy-plunge https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25555,gunner-thames-memorial-foundation-raises-funds-for-youth-via-rodeoThe 14th annual Gunner Thames Memorial Rodeo was hosted at the Wimberley VFW Rodeo Arena Saturday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Aug. 31. Despite a constant rain on Sunday, competitors pushed through, hoping t...]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25555,gunner-thames-memorial-foundation-raises-funds-for-youth-via-rodeo https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25533,red-heart-cpr-cuts-ribbon-with-greater-buda-chamber-of-commerceRed Heart CPR, located at 1109 IH-35 Frontage Road in Kyle, hosted a ribbon cutting with the Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Aug. 20, in celebration of its new signage and chamber membersh...]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25533,red-heart-cpr-cuts-ribbon-with-greater-buda-chamber-of-commerce https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25532,kyle-area-chamber-of-commerce-celebrates-grand-opening-of-european-wax-centerKyle Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Becca Hancock talks with center manager Alexis Rojas prior to the ribbon cutting. “Our mission is more than just providing exceptional waxing services....]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25532,kyle-area-chamber-of-commerce-celebrates-grand-opening-of-european-wax-center https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25526,texas-crossroads-showdown-commences-at-buda-city-parkCrossroads Vintage Restoration hosted its inaugural Texas Crossroads Showdown car show at Buda Amphitheater and City Park Saturday, Aug. 23, with proceeds benefitting the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund...]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25526,texas-crossroads-showdown-commences-at-buda-city-park https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25529,west-oak-returns-to-buda-city-councilBUDA — More than 16 months after the West Oak project development agreement was denied by Buda City Council, the development team was back on the agenda as a workshop item with a new proposal on Tuesd...]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25529,west-oak-returns-to-buda-city-council https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25506,hays-cisd-hosts-celebration-honoring-babbitts-62-year-music-education-careerOn Sunday, Aug. 17, Hays CISD hosted a ceremony in recognition of Gerald “Jerry” and Cheryl Babbitt as they retired from serving as the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Music Region 18 co-execu...]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25506,hays-cisd-hosts-celebration-honoring-babbitts-62-year-music-education-career https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25467,city-of-kyle-celebrates-extension-of-marketplace-aveOn Thursday, July 31, the city of Kyle hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting block party to celebrate the opening of the extension of Marketplace Avenue from FM 1626 to Kohlers Crossing. The proje...]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25467,city-of-kyle-celebrates-extension-of-marketplace-ave https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25456,buda-city-hall-gets-scalyThe Buda Public Library hosted two reptile shows Saturday, July 26. Presented by Austin Reptile Shows’ lead presenter and operator Michael Foux, the event featured reptiles of all kinds, including a t...]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25456,buda-city-hall-gets-scaly https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25434,the-reason-i-cannot-have-a-second-childI don’t have two children, but I do have two newspapers and that’s kind of the same thing …As a child, I always imagined one day I would have three children. I’m not sure why, but the only thing I can...]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25434,the-reason-i-cannot-have-a-second-child https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25440,family-grieves-after-loss-of-son-in-savage-s-fire-in-wimberleyWIMBERLEY  — Zachary “Zach” Salley, 23, spent just over two weeks in the hospital after more than 95% of his body was burned in a fire at Savage’s Hill Country Bar & Grill in Wimberley, befor...]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25440,family-grieves-after-loss-of-son-in-savage-s-fire-in-wimberley https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25428,kyle-s-longest-serving-mayor-announces-resignationKYLE — After nearly a decade of service, city of Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell announced his resignation July 15, effective in November — one year before the end of his term.“When I first joined the city...]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25428,kyle-s-longest-serving-mayor-announces-resignation https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25369,man-charged-with-arson-in-wimberley-fireWIMBERLEY — One person is in custody following a June 27 fire that has been labeled as arson at Savage’s Hill Country Bar & Grill in Wimberley.Aiden DwyerAt approximately 5 a.m. on Friday, crews r...]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:05:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25369,man-charged-with-arson-in-wimberley-fire https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25336,you-may-know-of-me-but-you-don-t-know-me“Some people want you to act out of character and they will go to huge lengths to provoke you. Chances are that they created a narrative about you and they need you to act on it.” - Unknown---Isn’t it...]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:01:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25336,you-may-know-of-me-but-you-don-t-know-me https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/24856,spring-can-t-come-soon-enoughI don’t know about you, but I’ve about had it with winter.Don’t get me wrong, the cooler temperatures were nice for a moment; a welcome reprieve from the endless 100-degree days we faced from May thro...]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/24856,spring-can-t-come-soon-enough https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26037,once-upon-a-drizzly-cold-eve-in-budaThe city of Buda hosted its annual Budafest parade on Saturday, Dec. 7. The light rain and colder temperatures did not deter a crowd from lining the streets in anticipation of Santa’s arrival.]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26037,once-upon-a-drizzly-cold-eve-in-buda https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/23996,man-arrested-for-hays-cisd-bus-accidentBASTROP COUNTY — On Friday, March 29, Jerry Hernandez, 42, of Bastrop, was charged with criminally negligent homicide after the bus accident that took the lives of a Hays CISD student and a man from B...]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 21:15:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/23996,man-arrested-for-hays-cisd-bus-accident