https://www.haysfreepress.com/author/2,brittany-kelley en Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:20:00 -0500 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 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26391,dripping-springs-man-to-endure-2-000-mile-ride-to-aid-small-town-communitiesDRIPPING SPRINGS — Matt King’s body is about to be in an enormous amount of pain. For him, it’s worth it. His pain will last two weeks, but the people he’s helping along the way of his 2,000-mile bike...]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26391,dripping-springs-man-to-endure-2-000-mile-ride-to-aid-small-town-communities https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26386,expert-shares-snake-safety-emphasizes-educationHAYS COUNTY — As the weather warms up from the cold months of winter, a multitude of animals begin to wake up from their slumber, including snakes. But the truth is, explained Snakes of Hays County ow...]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26386,expert-shares-snake-safety-emphasizes-education https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26385,where-wonder-play-and-coffee-meet-play-cafe-now-openThe Bright Imaginations Play Cafe hosted a ribbon cutting alongside the Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce Thursday, May 7. Founder Samantha Turner explained that she hoped to provide an opportunity for mo...]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26385,where-wonder-play-and-coffee-meet-play-cafe-now-open https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26383,kyle-city-council-receives-hays-county-eastside-campus-updateKYLE — Kyle City Council received an update on the Hays County administrative facility to be located east of IH-35, within city limits, at its May 5 meeting.This item follows the execution of a memora...]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26383,kyle-city-council-receives-hays-county-eastside-campus-update https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26374,wildflower-springs-to-take-place-of-former-assisted-living-facilityDRIPPING SPRINGS —  Six months after the license revocation of a Wimberley assisted living and memory care facility, Jana Gills, executive director and operator of Lavender Springs Assisted Livin...]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 17:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26374,wildflower-springs-to-take-place-of-former-assisted-living-facility https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26366,older-adults-provide-feedback-to-city-of-kyleOlder adults and their caregivers were welcome to give feedback on their experiences within Kyle at the second Board on Aging Public Input Meeting Thursday, April 30. The first was held Tuesday, April...]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26366,older-adults-provide-feedback-to-city-of-kyle https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26359,hays-county-commissioners-court-tables-hays-commons-development-agreementSAN MARCOS —  The Hays County Commissioners Court tabled a development agreement for the Hays Commons development at its April 28 meeting.According to commissioner Walt Smith, an item regarding a...]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26359,hays-county-commissioners-court-tables-hays-commons-development-agreement https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26356,first-responder-kids-day-held-in-budaFirst Responders Kids Day was hosted by the Hays County Crime Stoppers Saturday, May 2, at Cabela’s in Buda. The event featured several law enforcement agencies, such as the Buda Fire Department.&nbsp...]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26356,first-responder-kids-day-held-in-buda https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26346,new-bee-therapy-facility-to-aid-veteransDRIPPING SPRINGS —  Veterans will soon be able to receive a new form of therapy, with the help of bees, through the Fireside Chat Support Network.The nonprofit began after a local decorated veter...]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26346,new-bee-therapy-facility-to-aid-veterans https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26339,kyle-residents-supported-through-utility-assistance-programKYLE — The city of Kyle is launching a new way to support its residents through the Utility Customer Assistance Program (UCAP).According to assistant director of Finance Joshua Chronley, the idea for...]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26339,kyle-residents-supported-through-utility-assistance-program https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26332,hays-cisd-approves-employee-compensation-plan-for-fiscal-year-2026-27KYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the employee compensation plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year at its April 27 meeting.Prior to the vote, Christina Courson, chief Human...]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26332,hays-cisd-approves-employee-compensation-plan-for-fiscal-year-2026-27 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26331,kyle-sees-new-master-plans-selects-interim-city-managerKYLE — The Kyle City Council April 21 meeting was filled with firsts, as the Public Art and Library master plans were approved. Additionally, council approved an interim city manager.Prior to the regu...]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26331,kyle-sees-new-master-plans-selects-interim-city-manager https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26306,kyle-staff-to-bring-back-ordinance-draft-to-council-for-a-financial-oversight-committeeKYLE — Kyle City Council discussed a potential Finance and Audit Committee at its April 16 special meeting, along with city manager Bryan Langley’s resignation and an item that previously failed.The p...]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26306,kyle-staff-to-bring-back-ordinance-draft-to-council-for-a-financial-oversight-committee https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26307,kyle-compensation-committee-talks-removing-stipend-cost-of-living-increasesKYLE — The Kyle Compensation Committee discussed changes to city council compensation for the first time in four years at its April 17 meeting.According to the presentation by assistant city manager J...]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26307,kyle-compensation-committee-talks-removing-stipend-cost-of-living-increases https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26311,if-this-house-doesn-t-have-natural-light-then-it-s-a-no-for-meWhen I was young and obsessed with “House Hunters,” I used to roll my eyes at all of the guests emphasizing how they just “had to have natural light.” I would turn to my mom and ask, “What is natural...]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26311,if-this-house-doesn-t-have-natural-light-then-it-s-a-no-for-me https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26293,wimberley-man-receives-eight-years-probation-for-indecency-with-childSAN MARCOS — Richard Hargraves, 57, of Wimberley received eight years probation for one count of indecency with child sexual contact April 7.RICHARD HARGRAVESA forensic interview of the victim was con...]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26293,wimberley-man-receives-eight-years-probation-for-indecency-with-child https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26291,hays-county-esd-no-9-switches-to-in-house-response-teamsKYLE — Hays County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 9 began conducting emergency services in house April 1.The entity has been in service since 2015 and serves the southeastern portion of Hays Co...]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26291,hays-county-esd-no-9-switches-to-in-house-response-teams https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26281,kyle-council-considers-amendments-to-rules-of-council-code-of-conduct-for-officialsKYLE — After Kyle City Council member Claudia Zapata alleged that she was threatened at a previous meeting, she brought forth two items at the April 7 meeting regarding the Rules of Council and Code o...]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26281,kyle-council-considers-amendments-to-rules-of-council-code-of-conduct-for-officials https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26280,happy-145th-birthday-budaResidents of Buda gathered April 10-12 to celebrate 145 years of the city at Buda Amphitheater & City Park. The event began with live music in various downtown locations Friday, which continued th...]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26280,happy-145th-birthday-buda https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26289,hays-cisd-introduces-girls-flag-football-programKYLE — Female athletes from three high schools in Hays CISD have been hitting the field in a newly-available sport — flag football.The program began after a local flag football league connected Hays C...]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26289,hays-cisd-introduces-girls-flag-football-program https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26253,southside-community-center-provides-support-with-housing-stability-programSAN MARCOS — Southside Community Center has been aiding the residents of Hays County for nearly a century. As financial strain continues for many, the nonprofit has created a Housing Stability Program...]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26253,southside-community-center-provides-support-with-housing-stability-program https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26252,man-who-killed-two-in-2024-hays-cisd-bus-accident-up-for-parole-community-asked-to-helpKYLE — Community members have been encouraged to write letters to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, following the announcement that the driver who took two lives, including a 5-year-old Hays CIS...]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26252,man-who-killed-two-in-2024-hays-cisd-bus-accident-up-for-parole-community-asked-to-help https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26244,springs-family-ymca-hosts-eggstravaganzaYoung swimmers congregated at the Springs Family YMCA in Dripping Springs Sunday, March 29, to participate in several activities, including land and pool egg hunts. ]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26244,springs-family-ymca-hosts-eggstravaganza https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26234,kyle-compensation-committee-holds-first-meeting-in-four-yearsKYLE — The Kyle Compensation Committee convened for the first time in four years March 26.The committee consists of residents chosen by council members — Howard Connell, Melissa Spence, Julianne Orgis...]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26234,kyle-compensation-committee-holds-first-meeting-in-four-years https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26235,southside-community-center-to-receive-125k-additional-funding-from-hays-county-commissioners-courtSAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to approve a one-time funding of $100,000 to assist the Southside Community Center with its Housing Stability Program March 24.The no...]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26235,southside-community-center-to-receive-125k-additional-funding-from-hays-county-commissioners-court https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26230,kyle-city-council-talks-vfw-building-ownershipKYLE — Following a proclamation recognizing the Kyle VFW Post 12058’s 20th year, Kyle City Council approved the first step in potentially transferring the ownership of the current VFW facility from th...]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26230,kyle-city-council-talks-vfw-building-ownership https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26229,buda-celebrates-easterMikayla G. proudly shows off the eggs she managed to get at the Buda Egg-Stravaganza Saturday, March 28, at the Buda Amphitheater & City Park.The family-fun event also featured bounce houses, food...]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26229,buda-celebrates-easter https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26228,hays-cisd-votes-in-plans-for-12-25-million-budget-cutKYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve preliminary budgeting decisions for the 2026-27 fiscal year, amounting to $12.25 million in cuts, at its March 30 meeting.Prior to i...]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26228,hays-cisd-votes-in-plans-for-12-25-million-budget-cut https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26220,hays-county-precinct-3-commissioner-parks-director-share-park-updatesSAN MARCOS  — Significant additions to the Hays County parks scene are underway in Precinct 3 on the western side of the county.According to Hays County Parks Director Karl Flocke, the projects b...]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26220,hays-county-precinct-3-commissioner-parks-director-share-park-updates https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26212,marine-corps-veteran-receives-mortgage-free-homeAs part of Bank of America’s efforts to support United States military veterans, Sgt. Luis Valadez received a mortgage-free home in Buda Thursday, March 19. Valadez was born in Mexico and, like many o...]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26212,marine-corps-veteran-receives-mortgage-free-home https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26211,kyle-city-council-hears-police-grant-proposalKYLE — Kyle City Council heard a presentation regarding a potential application for the Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority Grant funding program at its March 19 meeting.This is the third year in...]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26211,kyle-city-council-hears-police-grant-proposal https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26227,buda-economic-development-corporation-launches-new-program-to-support-small-businessesBUDA — In an effort to continue its goal of investing in economic development in the community, the Buda Economic Development Corporation has launched THRIVE, a 0$ interest loan program, in partnershi...]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26227,buda-economic-development-corporation-launches-new-program-to-support-small-businesses https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26215,cheesy-potato-burrito-daysI’m not sure if you know, but one of the greatest culinary inventions ruled my life in 2012 — the Cheesy Potato Burrito from Taco Bell.The warm, gooey burrito was just as delicious as the name implies...]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26215,cheesy-potato-burrito-days https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26191,kyle-city-council-hears-crossroad-district-proposalKYLE — Kyle City Council heard plans for a proposed mixed-use development at its March 3 meeting.The Crossroad Development, also known as the Philo Project by city staff, was initially annexed and zon...]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26191,kyle-city-council-hears-crossroad-district-proposal https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26189,grand-central-comics-makes-kyle-its-homeKYLE — Long before the idea of the storefront location of Grand Central Comics, was Will Johnson’s love for comics.At a young age, Will was enthusiastic about art, particularly in creating it. So, whe...]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26189,grand-central-comics-makes-kyle-its-home https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26190,dacy-business-park-celebrates-phase-2-openingKYLE — Following a chance to own her own property after years of renting, LT Commercial Group CEO Lezlie Tram Le partnered with the creators of Dacy Business Park to bring the same opportunity to othe...]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26190,dacy-business-park-celebrates-phase-2-opening https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26188,buda-residents-to-see-new-h-e-b-as-partnership-deals-completeBUDA — A former landfill will now lay the foundation for a new, larger H-E-B for Buda residents.The project has been a long time coming, said Buda Economic Development director Jennifer Storm. She not...]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26188,buda-residents-to-see-new-h-e-b-as-partnership-deals-complete https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26180,patrons-visit-first-wimberley-market-day-of-the-yearVisitors piled into the first Wimberley Market Day of the year, despite the rain. The event, which is hosted by the Wimberley Lions Club, occurs the first Saturday of each month, beginning in March an...]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26180,patrons-visit-first-wimberley-market-day-of-the-year https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26172,districts-to-reconsider-photography-contracts-following-alleged-epstein-connectionHAYS COUNTY —  Following mention of former Apollo Global Management — which owns Lifetouch's parent company Shutterfly — CEO Leon Black in the Epstein files, schools across the nation have cancel...]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26172,districts-to-reconsider-photography-contracts-following-alleged-epstein-connection https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26171,residents-to-see-new-faces-on-hays-cisd-board-of-trustees-following-election-filingKYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees will have several candidates vying for positions for the Saturday, May 2, election.Current trustee Raul Vela Jr. will return to his Single Member District 1 seat...]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26171,residents-to-see-new-faces-on-hays-cisd-board-of-trustees-following-election-filing https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26170,infrastructure-summit-emphasizes-partnership-talks-developmentSAN MARCOS — Transportation leaders throughout Central Texas discussed ongoing projects and the importance of economic development at the Infrastructure Summit Wednesday, March 4.The event, hosted by...]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26170,infrastructure-summit-emphasizes-partnership-talks-development https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26168,kyle-city-council-talks-city-manager-contract-amendmentsKYLE — Kyle City Council had an open discussion regarding the contract of city manager Bryan Langley at its March 3 special meeting.“We were originally going to go into the back to discuss, but Bryan...]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26168,kyle-city-council-talks-city-manager-contract-amendments https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26160,children-offered-creative-opportunity-at-wimberley-village-libraryWIMBERLEY  — Children with bright ideas and an ambitious spirit are invited to advertise their skills at the Wimberley Village Library Spring Kid-Preneur Market April 18.The idea began approximat...]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:50:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26160,children-offered-creative-opportunity-at-wimberley-village-library https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26149,library-feedback-discussed-options-presented-at-kyle-city-councilKYLE — Residents may have the opportunity to receive what they have been asking for — an upgraded library, with a satellite location on the eastside — with Kyle’s Library Master Plan.The initial prese...]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:50:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26149,library-feedback-discussed-options-presented-at-kyle-city-council https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26146,hays-county-judge-ruben-becerra-tables-water-moratorium-commissioners-raise-concern-over-legalitySAN MARCOS — An effort to protect the remaining water in Hays County was ultimately tabled, due to legal concerns, at the Feb. 24 Hays County Commissioners Court meeting.This item follows the discussi...]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:20:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26146,hays-county-judge-ruben-becerra-tables-water-moratorium-commissioners-raise-concern-over-legality https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26145,organically-whole-health-wellness-celebrates-grand-opening-in-budaThe Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Tuesday, Feb. 24, for the grand opening of Organically Whole Health & Wellness. Anita Lansing, left, started the business through the B...]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:10:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26145,organically-whole-health-wellness-celebrates-grand-opening-in-buda https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26124,hays-county-bar-association-hosts-judicial-candidate-forumSAN MARCOS — The Hays County Bar Association hosted a candidate forum Wednesday, Feb. 18, inviting those running for district and county court-at-law judge, county clerk and district attorney.District...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:10:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26124,hays-county-bar-association-hosts-judicial-candidate-forum https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26120,seeing-the-ice-bucket-challenge-in-a-new-lightI’ve watched Mark Sloan die at least eight times.The first time was when I watched Shodna Rhimes’ “Grey’s Anatomy” in ninth grade. It only took years and years of begging my parents to get Netflix. Th...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:50:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26120,seeing-the-ice-bucket-challenge-in-a-new-light https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26117,additional-work-sessions-approved-subcommittees-discussed-at-kyle-city-councilKYLE — Kyle City Council voted to create additional work sessions at its Feb. 17 meeting, opting to bring back the idea of separate subcommittees after budget season.The subcommittee was initially dis...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:20:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26117,additional-work-sessions-approved-subcommittees-discussed-at-kyle-city-council https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26116,buda-celebrates-black-history-monthThe Buda Economic Development Corporation, city of Buda and Keeping Communities Connected hosted the seventh annual Black History Celebration Saturday, Feb. 21.The event featured a panel discussion. D...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:10:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26116,buda-celebrates-black-history-month https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26119,proposed-san-marcos-data-center-stalled-amid-concernsSAN MARCOS — The heavily-discussed Mayberry Data Center has hit a road block in San Marcos.The 199.49-acre site for the proposed center was first presented to San Marcos City Council at its Aug. 19, 2...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26119,proposed-san-marcos-data-center-stalled-amid-concerns https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26115,hays-cisd-talks-senate-bill-546-passes-religious-freedom-resolutionKYLE — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees discussed items regarding bills passed in the 89th Texas Legislature at its Feb. 17 meeting.This follows the passing of Senate Bill (SB) 546, which added a subse...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26115,hays-cisd-talks-senate-bill-546-passes-religious-freedom-resolution https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26106,dripping-springs-community-band-beginsDRIPPING SPRINGS  — Adults in Dripping Springs are playing to a new tune, as they dust off their instruments for the new community band.A lot of other cities, such as Wimberley and Austin, have c...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:30:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26106,dripping-springs-community-band-begins https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26101,hays-county-judge-proposes-moratorium-on-development-permitsHays County Judge Ruben Becerra held a press conference Monday, Feb. 16, at Spring Lake in San Marcos to announce his intent to pursue a moratorium on development permits for new industrial operations...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26101,hays-county-judge-proposes-moratorium-on-development-permits https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26114,steeplechase-park-blooms-with-new-art-sculptureThe city of Kyle unveiled its first commissioned art piece Saturday, Feb. 14, at Steeplechase Park. The piece, titled “Sky Blooms,” features six eight-foot metal flowers, which, when dusk approaches,...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:50:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26114,steeplechase-park-blooms-with-new-art-sculpture https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26113,new-tennis-pickleball-facility-headed-to-budaBUDA — On a mission to bring happiness and community to Buda, Grant Chambers and four other Hays and Travis county locals are preparing to open Racfit, a tennis and pickleball facility.The idea sparke...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:30:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26113,new-tennis-pickleball-facility-headed-to-buda https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26088,kyle-vfw-12058-to-expand-outreach-with-disaster-team-vehicleKYLE — The Kyle VFW 12058 is expanding its efforts to aid the community with a disaster team vehicle.Steve Cook, quartermaster of the VFW, shared that the opportunity stemmed from the nonprofit's comm...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:10:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26088,kyle-vfw-12058-to-expand-outreach-with-disaster-team-vehicle https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26080,wimberley-leadership-talks-tourism-at-community-forumWIMBERLEY  — The Wimberley Lions Club held a community forum Tuesday, Feb. 3, to inform residents on the current state of tourism.“Tourists are woven into our daily life here in Wimberley and how...]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:20:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26080,wimberley-leadership-talks-tourism-at-community-forum https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26073,buda-police-department-establishes-safe-exchange-zoneBUDA — Residents of Buda now have a location to conduct trades, due to a new Safe Exchange Zone at the Buda Police Department.The project comes after resident Courtney Lester saw a post on Instagram d...]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:20:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26073,buda-police-department-establishes-safe-exchange-zone https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26069,gregg-clarke-waterleaf-parks-improvement-concepts-discussed-at-kyle-city-councilKYLE — Kyle City Council provided feedback for potential improvements to both Gregg-Clarke and Waterleaf parks at its Jan. 20 meeting, as part of the Parks and Recreation Open Space Master Plan.“Gregg...]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:50:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26069,gregg-clarke-waterleaf-parks-improvement-concepts-discussed-at-kyle-city-council https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26065,kyle-city-council-aims-for-transparency-with-new-card-policyKYLE — Kyle City Council voted to approve a policy requiring staff to post all procurement card receipts online, with redactions, at its Feb. 3 meeting.Prior to discussing the policy, council approved...]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:10:00 -0600 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26065,kyle-city-council-aims-for-transparency-with-new-card-policy