https://www.haysfreepress.com/author/2,brittany-kelley en Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26837,dripping-springs-isd-taxpayers-to-see-lower-tax-rate-in-upcoming-fiscal-yearDRIPPING SPRINGS — The Dripping Springs Board of Trustees approved a lower tax rate than previously anticipated at its Monday, Sept. 28, meeting.This item follows the board approving the 2026-27 budge...]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26837,dripping-springs-isd-taxpayers-to-see-lower-tax-rate-in-upcoming-fiscal-year https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26829,former-lehman-high-school-basketball-player-inducted-into-university-athletic-hall-of-fameBALDWIN CITY — BriAnna Joy Garza, a 2010 Lehman High School graduate, was inducted into the Baker University Athletic Hall of Fame Friday, Sept. 25.Garza grew up around sports, with her father being a...]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26829,former-lehman-high-school-basketball-player-inducted-into-university-athletic-hall-of-fame https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26818,buda-author-writes-children-s-book-focused-on-salvadoran-cultureBUDA — Local resident I. Angelica Garcia has achieved her dream of becoming an author, all while paying homage to her mother and Salvadoran roots.Despite not having the best education growing up, Garc...]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26818,buda-author-writes-children-s-book-focused-on-salvadoran-culture https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26816,kyle-city-council-talks-animal-shelter-potential-animal-advisory-boardKYLE — Animal shelter discussions will be held off until at least after the November General election, following discussion at the Kyle City Council Thursday, Sept. 24, special meeting.This item follo...]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26816,kyle-city-council-talks-animal-shelter-potential-animal-advisory-board https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26814,average-homeowner-to-see-210-decrease-in-hays-cisd-taxesKYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees adopted its fiscal year 2026-27 tax rate during its Sept. 28 meeting.Prior to adoption, Chief Financial Officer Deborah Ottmers presented the board with backgrou...]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26814,average-homeowner-to-see-210-decrease-in-hays-cisd-taxes https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26815,buda-residents-rev-up-for-railcar-revivalRailcar Revival, an annual music festival, returned for its third year at the Buda Amphitheater & City Park, Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26. Attendees could visit vendor booths and...]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26815,buda-residents-rev-up-for-railcar-revival https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26795,kyle-conservation-division-making-headway-in-environmental-changeKYLE — Two years ago, the parks in the city of Kyle were suffering, but with the creation of the Conservation Division, nature is beginning to bloom once more, said Conservation Division manager John...]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26795,kyle-conservation-division-making-headway-in-environmental-change https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26794,hays-county-finalizes-budget-tax-rateSAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court finalized its budget and tax rate at the Sept. 15 meeting, which included eliminating the Axon Era artificial intelligence (AI) plan. “It’s been a...]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26794,hays-county-finalizes-budget-tax-rate https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26792,love-for-all-wimberley-hosts-pride-marchThe annual Wimberley Pride March was held Saturday, Sept. 19, in downtown to celebrate community, love, family and equality. ]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26792,love-for-all-wimberley-hosts-pride-march https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26790,kyle-city-council-approves-budget-4-3-lower-tax-rateKYLE — After months of discussion, Kyle City Council approved its budget and tax rate, which was ultimately lower than previously anticipated, at its Sept. 15 meeting. BudgetAccording to interim...]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26790,kyle-city-council-approves-budget-4-3-lower-tax-rate https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26789,hays-cisd-graduate-s-9-11-school-project-to-be-preservedLOS ANGELES — Nearly 25 years ago, Hays County resident Joseph Fenity, armed with a legal pad and rented video equipment, flew to New York to highlight the unheard and unsung voices of those that expe...]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26789,hays-cisd-graduate-s-9-11-school-project-to-be-preserved https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26770,update-on-lower-trinity-study-presented-at-barton-springs-edwards-aquifer-conservation-districtAUSTIN — The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) Board of Directors heard a presentation regarding its requested hydrogeological and geochemical study at its meeting Thursday...]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26770,update-on-lower-trinity-study-presented-at-barton-springs-edwards-aquifer-conservation-district https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26767,proposed-tax-rate-discussed-at-hays-county-commissioners-courtBudget director Scot Woodland provided the Hays County Commissioners Court with a presentation discussing the proposed tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year at its Sept. 8 meeting.Woodland explain...]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26767,proposed-tax-rate-discussed-at-hays-county-commissioners-court https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26766,city-manager-buda-edc-ceo-discuss-buda-s-2026-and-beyondBUDA — The city’s growth and upcoming projects were at the center of Buda’s annual State of the Community address.Elected officials and business leaders throughout Buda and Hays County gathered in Dri...]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26766,city-manager-buda-edc-ceo-discuss-buda-s-2026-and-beyond https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26764,kyle-city-council-to-potentially-pause-vybe-trailKYLE — The Vybe Trail was at the forefront of conversation for Kyle City Council’s Thursday, Sept. 10, meeting.Beginning with the history of the project, planning director Will Atkinson noted that in...]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26764,kyle-city-council-to-potentially-pause-vybe-trail https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26744,buda-native-launches-word-game-announces-updateBUDA — Hays High School alumnus Jason Patterson recently launched the first game from his business, Dolphin Entertainment, in July. Now, it’s receiving the first update.Patterson has always loved game...]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26744,buda-native-launches-word-game-announces-update https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26743,hays-county-commissioners-court-approves-first-payment-for-10-year-axon-contractSAN MARCOS — An acknowledgement to not activate or implement any artificial intelligence (AI) feature without court approval was made by the Hays County Sheriff’s Office in exchange for acceptance of...]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26743,hays-county-commissioners-court-approves-first-payment-for-10-year-axon-contract https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26742,kyle-contract-amended-after-2-4-million-administrative-error-foundKYLE — Kyle City Council voted to amend a contract after discovering that it was $2.4 million more than required at its Sept. 1 meeting.The item was initially on the consent agenda, but was pulled by...]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26742,kyle-contract-amended-after-2-4-million-administrative-error-found https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26740,groundbreaking-held-for-the-roundabout-in-budaThe Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce hosted groundbreaking, pictured above, for Buda’s newest development, The Roundabout in Buda Tuesday, Sept. 8. Developer Tim Dowling stated that the project has be...]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26740,groundbreaking-held-for-the-roundabout-in-buda https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26739,kyle-city-council-funds-police-fleet-no-civilian-raisesKYLE — At a special meeting, held Saturday, Sept. 5, Kyle City Council dove back into the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, held the first of two sets of public hearings on the budget and tax rate...]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26739,kyle-city-council-funds-police-fleet-no-civilian-raises https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26722,hays-caldwell-women-s-center-brings-new-fundraiser-to-hays-countySAN MARCOS — The Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center is bringing purse bingo to Hays County Sept. 12 in an effort to bring awareness to community members.HCWC is in its 48th year of serving members of the co...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26722,hays-caldwell-women-s-center-brings-new-fundraiser-to-hays-county https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26716,hays-cisd-remedies-safety-concerns-following-online-videoKYLE — Hays CISD has added an additional bus route to a middle school to promote safety and create comfortability for students, following videos circulating online of unsafe conditions.According to ch...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26716,hays-cisd-remedies-safety-concerns-following-online-video https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26715,buda-public-library-hosts-health-and-wellness-fairThe Buda Public Library hosted its second annual Thrive Together: a Health and Wellness Fair Saturday, Aug. 29. The event brought together teachers, facilitators and resources from Buda, Kyle and...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26715,buda-public-library-hosts-health-and-wellness-fair https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26714,kyle-public-library-employees-kyle-police-department-fleet-amongst-discussed-budget-amendmentsKYLE — Several amendments were discussed for the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 budget at the Kyle City Council meeting held Thursday, Aug. 27. Additionally, council voted on the city’s maximum tax...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26714,kyle-public-library-employees-kyle-police-department-fleet-amongst-discussed-budget-amendments https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26712,21-year-old-sentenced-to-40-years-for-felony-murderSAN MARCOS — Issac Arispe, 21, was sentenced to 40 years for felony murder during a punishment hearing Monday, Aug. 24.On Dec. 19, 2020, officers found 19-year-old Christopher Trevino’s body insi...]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:08:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26712,21-year-old-sentenced-to-40-years-for-felony-murder https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26710,budget-tax-rate-approved-at-wimberley-isd-board-meetingWIMBERLEY — Taxpayers will see a lower tax rate from the school district, following action from the Wimberley ISD Board of Trustees at its Aug. 17 meeting.Beginning with the proposed tax rate, Chief F...]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26710,budget-tax-rate-approved-at-wimberley-isd-board-meeting https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26702,chicken-salad-chick-now-open-in-kyleChicken Salad Chick celebrated its grand opening alongside the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Aug, 19, with a ribbon cutting. Several of the Lehman Lobo Cheerleaders were in attendance to re...]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26702,chicken-salad-chick-now-open-in-kyle https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26694,buda-hoas-claim-mismanagement-led-to-financial-burdenEditor's note: This story was updated at 4:10 p.m. Sept. 1 to clarify Garlic Creek's certificate of deposit transfer.BUDA — The Whispering Hollow and Garlic Creek homeowners associations (HOA) in Buda...]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26694,buda-hoas-claim-mismanagement-led-to-financial-burden https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26693,6-creeks-water-wastewater-rates-may-fall-to-inside-city-ratesKYLE — Residents of the 6 Creeks housing community may get what they've spent the last year fighting for: in-city water and wastewater rates.An item to accept the discussion points and term sheet, as...]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26693,6-creeks-water-wastewater-rates-may-fall-to-inside-city-rates https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26696,community-connectivity-and-hope-is-the-only-way-we-ll-surviveThis past weekend I went to see the Korean musicians, BTS. I’ve been waiting a long time for the opportunity and I couldn’t be more grateful. It was even better because I was able to go with my dad, w...]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26696,community-connectivity-and-hope-is-the-only-way-we-ll-survive https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26688,wimberley-graduate-to-launch-own-apparel-brandNEW YORK — Small-town Wimberley graduate Sam Lallement is achieving big-town things with the fall 2026 launch of her own brand — Apparé.Lallement has loved fashion for as long as she can remember, spe...]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26688,wimberley-graduate-to-launch-own-apparel-brand https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26674,budget-talk-continues-requests-made-at-hays-county-commissioners-courtSAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court continued its discussion on the upcoming fiscal year at its Aug. 11 meeting.Human Resources director Eric Granjeno began the budget workshop by present...]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26674,budget-talk-continues-requests-made-at-hays-county-commissioners-court https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26672,johnson-high-school-adds-jrotc-programBUDA — Seven years after Johnson High School’s opening, students will now have access to a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) class.According to JHS principal Robert Hensarling, the schoo...]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26672,johnson-high-school-adds-jrotc-program https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26670,kyle-city-council-discusses-water-wastewater-tax-ratesKYLE — Residents of Kyle should see no change in water and wastewater rates and a lower tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, following recommendations made at the Aug. 13 Kyle C...]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26670,kyle-city-council-discusses-water-wastewater-tax-rates https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26655,hays-county-begins-fiscal-year-2027-budget-discussionsSAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court discussed the beginning of fiscal year 2027 at its Aug. 4 meeting.First, the court discussed several efforts for the upcoming budget, which was brought...]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26655,hays-county-begins-fiscal-year-2027-budget-discussions https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26647,adell-hurst-chosen-as-namesake-of-kyle-community-centerKYLE — The anticipated community center, located at 1500 Dacy Lane in Kyle, was given its official name at the Aug. 4 Kyle City Council meeting.Council members Courtney Goza and Melisa Medina and Mayo...]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26647,adell-hurst-chosen-as-namesake-of-kyle-community-center https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26648,young-entrepreneurs-at-work-in-driftwoodEmily S. was one of several business owners at the Young Entrepreneur Fair held Aug. 8 at Visa Brewing in Driftwood. Her shop, Dragons and Dreams, began after she received a 3-D printer for Christmas...]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26648,young-entrepreneurs-at-work-in-driftwood https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26660,oakwood-public-market-under-new-ownershipDRIPPING SPRINGS — Sarah Miller and Dallas Miller are hoping to bring back family opportunities to Dripping Springs with the reopening of Oakwood Public Market near the end of August.The pair are entr...]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26660,oakwood-public-market-under-new-ownership https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26649,rocking-horse-academy-sold-new-company-to-take-overKYLE — After 24 years of service, Jane Terrell made the hard decision to sell Rocking Horse Academy.The pre-kindergarten and childcare learning center was built for love from the beginning. Terrell sh...]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26649,rocking-horse-academy-sold-new-company-to-take-over https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26643,2027-compensation-plan-approved-for-wimberley-isdWIMBERLEY  — The Wimberley ISD Board of Trustees approved its compensation plan for the 2026-27 school year at its July 27 meeting.According to the presentation completed by Chief Financial Offic...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26643,2027-compensation-plan-approved-for-wimberley-isd https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26636,garison-memorial-park-project-now-underway-in-budaThe city of Buda broke ground on Garison Memorial Park after nearly 10 years of discussion. The more than 40-acre park, funded through the 2021 parks bond, has more than a mile of hiking trails adjace...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26636,garison-memorial-park-project-now-underway-in-buda https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26633,google-celebrates-beginnings-of-service-in-kylePHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEYGFiber began bringing its internet service to Kyle in 2025 and has since had crews installing the necessary infrastructure to neighborhoods throughout the city. Recently, the f...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26633,google-celebrates-beginnings-of-service-in-kyle https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26628,nearly-200-million-less-planned-for-kyle-s-fiscal-year-2026-27-budgetKYLE — Interim city manager Perwez Moheet presented a proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 that is nearly $200 million less than the previous year’s at the Kyle City Council special meeting Au...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26628,nearly-200-million-less-planned-for-kyle-s-fiscal-year-2026-27-budget https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26627,kyle-city-council-talks-community-center-agreement-future-of-animal-shelterKYLE — Kyle City Council discussed several partnerships, including those with the Kyle Area Senior Zone (KASZ) and Hays County, at its July 30 special meeting.Facility use agreementKASZ has called the...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26627,kyle-city-council-talks-community-center-agreement-future-of-animal-shelter https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26616,atlas-jiu-jitsu-celebrates-with-ribbon-cutting-in-budaBuda has a new physical activity available to residents: jiu jitsu. Atlas Jiu Jitsu was opened by Jim “Yeti” Niemie and offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lessons to both children and adults. Niemie is curren...]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26616,atlas-jiu-jitsu-celebrates-with-ribbon-cutting-in-buda https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26615,kyle-projects-in-the-worksKYLE — Kyle City Council listened to multiple presentations at its July 16 meeting on projects that will come back for formal approval at a later date.Emergency audible outdoor warning systemAfter cou...]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26615,kyle-projects-in-the-works https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26612,kyle-city-council-votes-on-audit-areasKYLE — Kyle City Council voted in favor of several allegations receiving a forensic audit at its July 21 meeting.A forensic audit is an investigative examination of financial records designed to find...]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26612,kyle-city-council-votes-on-audit-areas https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26609,pride-event-discussed-staff-direction-given-at-kyle-city-councilKYLE — After the cancellation of next year's Pride Market Days, LGBTQIA+ members of Kyle may still have a celebration in 2027, following direction given by Kyle City Council at its July 21 meeting.Thi...]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26609,pride-event-discussed-staff-direction-given-at-kyle-city-council https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26608,virtual-learning-now-available-for-hays-cisd-s-2026-27-school-yearKYLE — Hays CISD is offering a new opportunity that will further benefit students this upcoming school year: virtual learning.The district has always offered what director of Curriculum and Instructio...]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26608,virtual-learning-now-available-for-hays-cisd-s-2026-27-school-year https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26598,community-found-opportunities-arise-at-the-sated-sheepDRIPPING SPRINGS — When The Sated Sheep was nearly closed down last fall, now-owner Patti Johnson stepped in to save it for the yarn community. Now, it’s opening doors for new opportunities.Johnson fi...]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26598,community-found-opportunities-arise-at-the-sated-sheep https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26592,meadows-center-shares-san-marcos-river-historySAN MARCOS — The San Marcos River is loved by many in Hays County; however, some may be unfamiliar with its rich history and specifics. As a result, Miranda Wait, deputy director of Spring Lake educat...]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26592,meadows-center-shares-san-marcos-river-history https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26594,supergirl-deserved-better-women-deserve-betterDC had an epic crash and burn in its last attempted movie universe, but I’d argue that the new take is doing much better. The first film in the DC Universe (DCU), “Superman,” was released last year an...]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26594,supergirl-deserved-better-women-deserve-better https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26573,lola-house-collective-celebrates-with-ribbon-cuttingLola House Collective, alongside the Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Tuesday, July 7, in celebration of its business, which opened earlier this year. Co-owners Jordan Pat...]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26573,lola-house-collective-celebrates-with-ribbon-cutting https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26571,hays-cad-seeks-approval-for-new-facilityKYLE — The Hays Central Appraisal District is looking to purchase land to build a new facility in order to continue serving residents adequately.“It’s definitely not a want; it is a need,” began Laura...]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26571,hays-cad-seeks-approval-for-new-facility https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26570,kyle-city-council-to-consider-repealing-kyle-vista-property-resolution-to-dedicate-parklandKYLE — Kyle City Council will be considering repealing a resolution regarding the Kyle Vista Property at a later date, following a 4-3 vote at the July 7 meeting.This item follows legal concerns when...]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26570,kyle-city-council-to-consider-repealing-kyle-vista-property-resolution-to-dedicate-parkland https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26572,buda-sets-off-to-the-see-the-wizardThe city of Buda and Inspired Minds Art Center are hosting a production of “The Wizard of Oz” musical for the city's annual summer musical series. Pictured above, Bella Jo Moore as Dorothy sings “Over...]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26572,buda-sets-off-to-the-see-the-wizard https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26560,local-ham-radio-club-provides-community-support-in-times-of-crisisKYLE — The Hays-Caldwell Radio Club is offering opportunities for residents to serve their community in a time of need with HAM radio lessons.HAM operators, or amateur radio operators, are licensed in...]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26560,local-ham-radio-club-provides-community-support-in-times-of-crisis https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26559,kyle-city-council-talks-proposed-ordinance-for-water-qualityKYLE — Kyle City Council listened to the beginning of a proposed ordinance related to construction within riparian zones, the Edwards Aquifer and water quality at its July 2 special meeting.Jason Lutz...]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26559,kyle-city-council-talks-proposed-ordinance-for-water-quality https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26558,buda-public-library-to-expand-spanish-collection-with-grantBUDA — The Buda Public Library’s Spanish collection will be receiving an upgrade, after securing the Texas Library Grant from the Texas Book Festival.The grant has been running for years, though the l...]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26558,buda-public-library-to-expand-spanish-collection-with-grant https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26554,updated-conservation-and-drought-plans-presented-to-kyle-city-councilKYLE — Recommendations to the city’s plans regarding water conservation strategies were presented to Kyle City Council at its July 2 special meeting.This update follows a recommendation made as part o...]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26554,updated-conservation-and-drought-plans-presented-to-kyle-city-council https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26566,dripping-springs-wimberley-celebrate-america-s-250th-birthdayDripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center kicked off the holiday weekend with Fire in the Sky, sponsored by Carrie Issac, Friday, July 3. The show, which was free to attend and featured various ven...]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26566,dripping-springs-wimberley-celebrate-america-s-250th-birthday https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26548,precinct-5-constable-s-office-receives-texas-police-chiefs-association-accreditationKYLE — After working diligently for two years, the Hays County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office was recently recognized with the Texas Police Chiefs Association accreditation.According to Constable John...]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26548,precinct-5-constable-s-office-receives-texas-police-chiefs-association-accreditation https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26546,hays-county-approves-rabies-resolution-to-address-regional-outbreakSAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court formally approved a resolution at its June 23 meeting, addressing the growing rabies outbreak affecting wildlife — foxes, skunks and bats — and pets ac...]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26546,hays-county-approves-rabies-resolution-to-address-regional-outbreak https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26545,community-members-rally-around-new-fitness-opportunityRacfit celebrated its opening Thursday, June 25, with the Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce. Community members gathered for the ribbon cutting in honor of the tennis and pickleball facility, located at...]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26545,community-members-rally-around-new-fitness-opportunity https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26540,kyle-organization-aids-nonprofits-for-fourth-annual-eventPrior to the big day, Kyle City Council member Courtney Goza, pictured, volunteered to help set up. PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEYUnforgettable Families and Friends partnered with the Kyle Area Senior Zone...]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26540,kyle-organization-aids-nonprofits-for-fourth-annual-event https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26539,hays-cisd-adopts-2026-27-budgetKYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the budget for the 2026-27 school year at its Monday, June 29 meeting.Prior to the vote, Chief Financial Officer Deborah Ottmers prese...]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26539,hays-cisd-adopts-2026-27-budget https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26537,kyle-city-council-to-cut-airport-vouchers-reduce-city-eventsKYLE — Kyle City Council voted to reduce the city’s Uber 3.14 program offerings and scale back city events at its special meeting Saturday, June 27.Beginning with the history of the Public Transportat...]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26537,kyle-city-council-to-cut-airport-vouchers-reduce-city-events https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26536,man-forcibly-removed-from-hays-county-commissioners-courtSAN MARCOS — A Hays County resident was removed from the room after speaking out of turn during the June 23 Hays County Commissioners Court meeting.Prior to the debacle, independent county judge candi...]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:08:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26536,man-forcibly-removed-from-hays-county-commissioners-court https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26535,hays-county-commissioners-court-approves-emergency-water-protection-review-period-through-end-of-yearSAN MARCOS — Following two tabled votes, the Hays County Commissioners Court voted to move forward with establishing a temporary emergency water protection review period through the end of year at its...]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:13:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26535,hays-county-commissioners-court-approves-emergency-water-protection-review-period-through-end-of-year https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26529,wimberley-isd-closing-gaps-in-special-educationWIMBERLEY — The Wimberley ISD Board of Trustees listened to the annual Special Education Program update, presented by director of Special Services Lauri Grisham at its June 15 meeting.According to the...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26529,wimberley-isd-closing-gaps-in-special-education https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26524,juneteenth-celebrated-by-allIn honor of Juneteenth, the Kyle Area Senior Zone hosted its annual flag raising ceremony and celebration Friday, June 19. The event featured Hays County commissioner Michelle Cohen as host, a perform...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26524,juneteenth-celebrated-by-all https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26519,what-s-been-burning-my-wallet-latelySome of my favorite moments each month are the times when my friend and I don’t even speak; we instead just send each other more than 20 links of books we’ve recently heard of that sound interesting....]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26519,what-s-been-burning-my-wallet-lately https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26514,hays-cisd-provides-update-on-affordable-housing-communityKYLE — Rendering images for Hays CISD’s new affordable housing community, along with location and pricing, have been revealed.The development began after the district was on the hunt for more housing...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26514,hays-cisd-provides-update-on-affordable-housing-community https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26513,mint-to-be-buda-ice-cream-shoppe-now-openBuda Ice Cream Shoppe celebrated its opening Thursday, June 18, with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce. According to owner Tim Otto, he and his wife/co-owner Alex Otto, w...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26513,mint-to-be-buda-ice-cream-shoppe-now-open https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26512,kyle-to-pay-less-than-half-of-payout-request-to-former-city-manager-following-legal-adviceKYLE — Following the resignation of former city manager Bryan Langley, Kyle City Council opted to pay less than what was initially suggested of his contract, citing legal technicalities, at its June 1...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26512,kyle-to-pay-less-than-half-of-payout-request-to-former-city-manager-following-legal-advice https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26506,texas-state-university-to-launch-state-s-first-d1-women-s-gymnastics-programSAN MARCOS — Beginning in spring 2028, Texas State University will be the first in the state to offer a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 women’s gymnastics program.The idea to bring...]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26506,texas-state-university-to-launch-state-s-first-d1-women-s-gymnastics-program https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26503,recommendation-draft-approved-by-kyle-compensation-committeeKYLE — The Compensation Committee approved a recommendation draft to be presented to Kyle City Council at its June 8 meeting.Assistant manager Jesse Elizondo recapped the previous meetings, detailing...]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26503,recommendation-draft-approved-by-kyle-compensation-committee https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26500,hays-commons-development-agreement-denied-by-hays-county-commissioners-court-development-to-continueSAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court voted to cancel the much-discussed Hays Commons development agreement (DA) at its June 9 meeting.The Hays Commons development has been an ongoing discu...]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26500,hays-commons-development-agreement-denied-by-hays-county-commissioners-court-development-to-continue https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26498,tiny-humans-learn-about-tiny-tailsThe Kyle Public Library hosted Tiny Tails to You, an educational animal experience for children, Thursday, June 11. Pictured above, Tiny Tails to You property manager Greg Newton teaches attendees abo...]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26498,tiny-humans-learn-about-tiny-tails https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26499,kyle-city-council-talks-capital-improvement-projects-150-million-cutKYLE — Kyle City Council discussed its current Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) at a special meeting Saturday, June 13, resulting in a delay in spending more than $150 million.The city’s current app...]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26499,kyle-city-council-talks-capital-improvement-projects-150-million-cut https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26490,buda-drug-store-and-soda-fountain-to-celebrate-20-yearsBUDA — Buda Drug Store and Soda Fountain will be celebrating 20 years of service from June 22-27.Before “and Soda Fountain” was added to its name, it was simply a pharmacy, which was started by Tammy...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26490,buda-drug-store-and-soda-fountain-to-celebrate-20-years https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26479,kyle-police-department-welcomes-k9-officer-atlasKYLE — The Kyle Police Department just got a little cuter, a little cooler and a whole lot safer, as it welcomes Atlas, the agency’s first K9.The initial idea stems back years, said — now K9 — officer...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26479,kyle-police-department-welcomes-k9-officer-atlas https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26478,kyle-city-council-votes-5-2-for-forensic-audit-in-kyleKYLE — After heated discussion, Kyle City Council voted to direct the city manager to return with options for retaining an independent third-party firm for a forensic audit at its June 2 meeting.The i...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26478,kyle-city-council-votes-5-2-for-forensic-audit-in-kyle https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26472,dripping-springs-officials-business-owners-discuss-signsDripping Springs Mayor Bill Foulds, pictured speaking, along with city council members Geoffrey Tahuahua, Taline Manassian, Sherrie Parks and Ana Grace Husted participated in a workshop Wednesday, May...]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26472,dripping-springs-officials-business-owners-discuss-signs https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26470,senior-citizens-craft-shop-celebrates-40-years-of-crafting-with-loveWIMBERLEY — The Senior Citizens Craft Shop has been serving the older adult population in Wimberley for 40 years and, now, it’s time to celebrate.PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY The Senior Citizens Craft Sho...]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26470,senior-citizens-craft-shop-celebrates-40-years-of-crafting-with-love https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26464,new-czech-pastry-shop-now-open-in-san-marcosSAN MARCOS — In an effort to believe in herself and connect with her heritage, Vanessa Kolacny’s kolache business will open its storefront June 6.Kolacny has lived in Wimberley for eight years, but be...]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26464,new-czech-pastry-shop-now-open-in-san-marcos https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26460,young-muay-thai-fighter-to-take-national-stageKYLE — Pierce “Suaytae” Valenzuela, of Kyle, is preparing to kick his way to the top at only 15 years old by representing Team USA in Bangkok, Thailand, at the end of June.Valenzuela began Muay Thai t...]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26460,young-muay-thai-fighter-to-take-national-stage https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26457,kyle-compensation-committee-nails-down-expenses-reimbursementsKYLE — The Compensation Committee for the city of Kyle discussed potential recommendations regarding expenses and reimbursements at its May 28 meeting.Prior to discussion, members recapped the decisio...]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26457,kyle-compensation-committee-nails-down-expenses-reimbursements https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26456,o-fish-ally-awesome-buda-fun-fish-in-full-forceAbove, Sean McMurrey and son Macario McMurrey hold up a fish caught Saturday, May 30, during Buda’s annual Fun Fish, which is held each spring and fall at Bradfield Village Park pond.]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26456,o-fish-ally-awesome-buda-fun-fish-in-full-force https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26441,paxton-investigates-dripping-springs-isd-for-sb-10-complianceAUSTIN— The Office of Attorney General Ken Paxton announced May 7 that Dripping Springs ISD is one of more than 20 school districts across the state being investigated regarding its compliance with Se...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26441,paxton-investigates-dripping-springs-isd-for-sb-10-compliance https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26453,hays-county-to-see-new-county-judge-come-novemberSAN MARCOS — Hays County voters have chosen who will be on November ballot for the county judge election, following Hays County judge incumbent Ruben Becerra’s loss during the Democratic primary run-o...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 15:51:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26453,hays-county-to-see-new-county-judge-come-november https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26433,i-like-you-a-hole-lot-new-donut-shop-openLy’s Donuts celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, alongside the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce Thursday, May 21. Community members were invited out to sample donuts, kolaches and a uni...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26433,i-like-you-a-hole-lot-new-donut-shop-open https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26432,crosswalks-to-be-added-to-several-unsafe-areas-in-kyleKYLE — Kyle City Council approved several pedestrian crossing treatments throughout the city for $165,798 at its May 18 meeting.The task order to Tetra Tech, Inc. was initially on the consent agenda,...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26432,crosswalks-to-be-added-to-several-unsafe-areas-in-kyle https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26430,kyle-honors-fallen-on-memorial-dayResidents of Kyle gathered Monday, May 25, at Heroes Memorial Park to honor those who lost their lives in the military.]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26430,kyle-honors-fallen-on-memorial-day https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26435,rain-rain-go-awaySpring really took its time to do the whole, “April showers bring May flowers” thing. In fact, it’ll be lucky if it can bring any flowers to meet its manufactured deadline, prior to summer beginning....]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 12:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26435,rain-rain-go-away https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26413,claiborne-kyle-log-house-hosts-celebration-to-reopenKYLE — After six years of closure, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Claiborne Kyle Log House reopened its doors to community members Saturday, May 16, with a Central Texas Preservation Month Party.Th...]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26413,claiborne-kyle-log-house-hosts-celebration-to-reopen https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26409,court-moves-forward-on-eastside-facility-with-construction-manager-contractSAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court awarded a construction manager at risk contract to Joeris General Contractors at its May 12 meeting for the upcoming Eastside Campus facility.The Easts...]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26409,court-moves-forward-on-eastside-facility-with-construction-manager-contract https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26406,residents-take-on-kyle-fair-a-tex-travaganzaThe annual Kyle Fair took place May 15-17 at Lake Kyle Park. The final day consisted of several performances and a last chance to enjoy the carnival.]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26406,residents-take-on-kyle-fair-a-tex-travaganza https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26407,kyle-leadership-reveals-more-than-14-million-deficit-emphasizes-cutting-costsKYLE — Interim City Manager Perwez Moheet painted a stark picture of Kyle’s finances during a special city council meeting Saturday, May 16, revealing a projected deficit exceeding $14 million, driven...]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26407,kyle-leadership-reveals-more-than-14-million-deficit-emphasizes-cutting-costs https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26390,kyle-area-senior-zone-hosts-second-annual-senior-expo-fiestaThe Kyle Area Senior Zone (KASZ) hosted its second annual Senior Expo Fiesta Thursday, May 7. The event boasted a multitude of resources for older adults in the community. Vendors from banks to h...]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26390,kyle-area-senior-zone-hosts-second-annual-senior-expo-fiesta