https://www.haysfreepress.com/author/4,staff-report en Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:31:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26666,first-human-positive-case-of-west-nile-virus-found-in-hays-countySAN MARCOS — The Hays County Health Department (HCHD) received notification from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Aug. 12 of the first laboratory-confirmed human case of West Nile...]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:31:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26666,first-human-positive-case-of-west-nile-virus-found-in-hays-county https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26663,drip-swag-shop-cuts-ribbon-on-brick-and-mortar-boutiqueDRIPPING SPRINGS— What started as a small custom spirit apparel business has grown into something much bigger than what Drip Swag Shop owner Katie Walker ever imagined. The new brick-and-mortar boutiq...]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26663,drip-swag-shop-cuts-ribbon-on-brick-and-mortar-boutique https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26658,hays-hawks-hit-new-multipurpose-activity-centerThe Hays Hawk Marching Band and Color Guard held its first full band rehearsal in the school’s new multipurpose activity center Aug. 9. The facilities were funded through the May 2025 bond and complet...]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26658,hays-hawks-hit-new-multipurpose-activity-center https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26657,therapy-center-of-buda-to-move-to-new-locationBUDA — Therapy Center of Buda (TCOB), a locally-owned therapy practice that has served Buda and surrounding communities since 2008, will be seeing clients at its new location at 3480 Jack C. Hays Trai...]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26657,therapy-center-of-buda-to-move-to-new-location https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26656,buda-city-manager-files-proposed-fy-2027-budgetBUDA — Buda city manager Micah Grau filed the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2027 and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with the city clerk Aug. 7.The proposed budget outlines...]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26656,buda-city-manager-files-proposed-fy-2027-budget https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26653,letter-to-the-editorPeople who Write   Thank you —- all of you — for the Books, Opinions, Newspapers, Poems, letters to Representatives and Senators in Congress and State legislators, letters to local city repr...]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26653,letter-to-the-editor https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26644,dripping-springs-isd-students-work-to-national-champions-titleDRIPPING SPRINGS — Twenty-one Dripping Springs ISD students helped lead the Central Texas Shooting Team to a National Championship.The team competed at the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF)...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26644,dripping-springs-isd-students-work-to-national-champions-title https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26641,dripping-springs-high-school-baseball-coach-named-dripping-springs-isd-assistant-athletic-directorDRIPPING SPRINGS  — Former Dripping Springs High School head baseball coach Chris Payne was named the new assistant athletic director for Dripping Springs ISD.Chris PayneDuring his 20 years leadi...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26641,dripping-springs-high-school-baseball-coach-named-dripping-springs-isd-assistant-athletic-director https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26642,new-dripping-springs-high-school-swimming-coach-selectedDRIPPING SPRINGS  — David Annen was named as the new head swimming coach for Dripping Springs High School.David AnnenAnnen joins Dripping Springs ISD after serving five years as the head swimming...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26642,new-dripping-springs-high-school-swimming-coach-selected https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26646,boil-water-notice-rescinded-for-west-budaBUDA — As of 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, the boil water notice for western Buda neighborhoods has been rescinded.Following two-and-a-half days of a boil water notice for the neighborhoods of Sum...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:31:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26646,boil-water-notice-rescinded-for-west-buda https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26640,twenty-four-women-named-finalists-for-inaugural-women-of-worth-celebrationDRIPPING SPRINGS — From more than 85 nominations celebrating women throughout the Dripping Springs community, an independent panel of judges has selected 24 finalists for the inaugural Women of Worth...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26640,twenty-four-women-named-finalists-for-inaugural-women-of-worth-celebration https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26624,buda-san-marcos-mosquito-traps-test-positive-for-west-nile-virusSAN MARCOS — Hays County Development Services (HCDS) Mosquito Surveillance Program has received confirmation from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) that mosquito trap samples collec...]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:41:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26624,buda-san-marcos-mosquito-traps-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26621,hays-county-invites-public-to-provide-survey-feedback-on-strategic-planHAYS COUNTY — Hays County is inviting community members to provide feedback on its draft Strategic Plan, a roadmap for county priorities, investments and decision-making over the next five years.Publi...]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26621,hays-county-invites-public-to-provide-survey-feedback-on-strategic-plan https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26620,reve-plastic-surgery-opens-in-dripping-springsDRIPPING SPRINGS  — Rêve Plastic Surgery celebrated its official ribbon cutting in Dripping Springs Thursday, July 23, marking the opening of a new boutique plastic surgery practice dedicated to...]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26620,reve-plastic-surgery-opens-in-dripping-springs https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26605,san-marcos-man-in-multi-county-fraud-crime-spree-sentenced-to-80-years-for-fraud-theftBUDA — After committing several felonies across Central Texas and reaching victims across the nation, 54-year-old Jimmie Wayne Goodson of San Marcos has been sentenced to a total of 80 years in p...]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:48:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26605,san-marcos-man-in-multi-county-fraud-crime-spree-sentenced-to-80-years-for-fraud-theft https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26596,kyle-police-department-partners-with-texas-department-of-transportation-to-promote-safe-drivingKYLE — The Kyle Police Department is joining the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and other law enforcement agencies across Texas for Operation Slowdown, which is a statewide traffic enforce...]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26596,kyle-police-department-partners-with-texas-department-of-transportation-to-promote-safe-driving https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26603,hays-county-welcomes-new-information-technology-directorSAN MARCOS — Hays County announced the hiring of Chris Ulibarri as its new Information Technology (IT) director.Ulibarri brings nearly 22 years of public-sector IT leadership and an extensive backgrou...]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26603,hays-county-welcomes-new-information-technology-director https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26600,public-invited-to-rainwater-harvesting-turf-management-training-at-san-marcos-public-librarySAN MARCOS — Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service‘s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program, in collaboration with the Plum Creek Watershed Partnership, will host a residential rainwater harvesti...]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26600,public-invited-to-rainwater-harvesting-turf-management-training-at-san-marcos-public-library https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26604,inmate-escapes-hays-county-jailUPDATE: The Hays County Sheriff's Office stated July 22 that Gutierrez was now in custody. SAN MARCOS — On July 19, 2026, inmate Xavier Isiah Gutierrez escaped from the custody of the Hays C...]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:24:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26604,inmate-escapes-hays-county-jail https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26586,two-arrested-in-connection-with-armed-robbery-in-kyleKYLE, TEXAS — Two suspects were arrested Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, in connection with an armed robbery that took place in Kyle over the weekend.At approximately 12:30 p.m. S...]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:13:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26586,two-arrested-in-connection-with-armed-robbery-in-kyle https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26585,city-of-dripping-springs-encourages-rainwater-harvesting-for-landscape-irrigationDRIPPING SPRINGS — The Dripping Springs City Council approved an amendment to the city's plumbing code Tuesday, July 7, that makes it easier for qualifying standalone rainwater harvesting systems used...]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26585,city-of-dripping-springs-encourages-rainwater-harvesting-for-landscape-irrigation https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26584,dripping-springs-isd-names-deputy-superintendent-interim-chief-academic-officerDRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs ISD announced the district’s new deputy superintendent and interim chief academic officer.Dr. Karen KiddAn educator with more than two decades of experience, Dr. Ka...]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26584,dripping-springs-isd-names-deputy-superintendent-interim-chief-academic-officer https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26583,dripping-springs-isd-s-dr-holly-morris-kuentz-named-region-13-superintendent-of-the-yearDRIPPING SPRINGS — Education Service Center (ESC) Region 13 announced Dripping Springs ISD Superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz as the 2026 Regional Superintendent of the Year.She will now represent...]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26583,dripping-springs-isd-s-dr-holly-morris-kuentz-named-region-13-superintendent-of-the-year https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26582,dripping-springs-book-donation-bin-relocatedDRIPPING SPRINGS — The Friends of the Dripping Springs Community Library (FODSCL) announced the relocation of its book donation bin with a ribbon cutting ceremony, in conjunction with the Dripping Spr...]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26582,dripping-springs-book-donation-bin-relocated https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26577,hill-country-rescue-recovery-introduces-microchip-scanning-station-networkHAYS COUNTY — Hill Country Rescue & Recovery has established Texas’ largest public community microchip scanning station network within a single county, completing the first phase of an innovative...]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26577,hill-country-rescue-recovery-introduces-microchip-scanning-station-network https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26575,hays-county-health-department-to-host-fourth-annual-back-to-school-health-fairSAN MARCOS — The Hays County Health Department (HCHD) will host its fourth Annual Back‑to‑School Health Fair — ¡Salud sin límites para este school year — from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Owe...]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26575,hays-county-health-department-to-host-fourth-annual-back-to-school-health-fair https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26576,bright-chiropractic-and-pain-center-opens-its-doors-in-kyleThe Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting in celebration of the opening of Bright Chiropractic and Pain Center Thursday, July 9. Located at 115 Kohlers Crossing, Suite 430, in Kyle, Br...]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26576,bright-chiropractic-and-pain-center-opens-its-doors-in-kyle https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26574,mosquito-trap-tests-positive-for-west-nile-virus-in-san-marcosSAN MARCOS — As part of routine surveillance for diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, the Hays County Development Services (HCDS) Mosquito Surveillance Program has received confirmation from the Texas...]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26574,mosquito-trap-tests-positive-for-west-nile-virus-in-san-marcos https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26569,san-marcos-fire-marshal-s-office-creates-tip-line-seek-leads-amid-ongoing-iconic-village-fire-investigation SAN MARCOS — As the eighth anniversary of the Iconic Village fire approaches, the San Marcos Fire Marshal's Office is renewing its appeal to the public for information that could help investigat...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:46:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26569,san-marcos-fire-marshal-s-office-creates-tip-line-seek-leads-amid-ongoing-iconic-village-fire-investigation https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26568,oakwood-public-market-announces-closureDRIPPING SPRINGS — Oakwood Public Market closed its doors July 3 after operating for seven months.The market, which was established as a welcoming space for neighbors and visitors alike, where guests...]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26568,oakwood-public-market-announces-closure https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26564,sherry-anell-snowden-1950-2026January 15, 1950 – June 23, 2026Sherry Anell Snowden, a woman whose life was a brilliant canvas of color, energy, and generosity, passed away on June 23, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 76.S...]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26564,sherry-anell-snowden-1950-2026 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26563,luisa-c-garza-1941-2026Luisa C. Garza, aged 84, passed away leaving a legacy of faith, laughter, and devotion to her family. Born on July 2, 1941, in Robstown, Texas, to Jose and Isabel Cisneros, Luisa lived a life filled w...]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26563,luisa-c-garza-1941-2026 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26553,city-of-buda-secures-nearly-10-5m-in-federal-funds-for-east-main-street-expansionBUDA — The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) awarded the city of Buda $10.48 million in federal transportation funding for the future reconstruction of East Main Street betw...]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:42:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26553,city-of-buda-secures-nearly-10-5m-in-federal-funds-for-east-main-street-expansion https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26547,hays-caldwell-amateur-radio-club-hosts-annual-field-dayThe Hays-Caldwell Amateur Radio Club hosted its annual Summer Field Day event Saturday, June 27, at city hall in Mountain City. The event is honored nationwide and orchestrated by the Amateur Radio Re...]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26547,hays-caldwell-amateur-radio-club-hosts-annual-field-day https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26552,joyce-bauerle-felps-1936-2026Joyce Bauerle Felps passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at the age of 90.Born in Austin, TX on June 16, 1936, Joyce lived a life defined by unwavering faith, selfless service, and deep love for h...]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:12:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26552,joyce-bauerle-felps-1936-2026 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26544,letter-to-the-editorThe Hays Commons Development Agreement article contained many inaccuracies.90% of this property is over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. All of the surrounding neighborhoods are on individual or com...]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26544,letter-to-the-editor https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26532,michael-follis-to-lead-dripping-springs-high-school-choirDRIPPING SPRINGS — A new choir director has been named to lead the program at Dripping Springs High School.A Texas native, Michael Follis recently returned to the state after spending two years in Chi...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26532,michael-follis-to-lead-dripping-springs-high-school-choir https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26531,dripping-springs-high-school-names-new-technical-theatre-directorDRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs High School principal Angela Gamez named Justin Elliott as the school’s new technical theatre director.Elliott brings 21 years of experience in Texas public school...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26531,dripping-springs-high-school-names-new-technical-theatre-director https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26533,kim-cousins-rob-mcclelland-sworn-in-on-dripping-springs-isd-board-of-trusteesDuring the Monday, June 15, Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees meeting, Kim Cousins, pictured left, was sworn in by Hays County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 John Burns for a new three-year term...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26533,kim-cousins-rob-mcclelland-sworn-in-on-dripping-springs-isd-board-of-trustees https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26530,new-teacher-student-support-position-jennings-appointed-to-role-in-wimberley-isdWIMBERLEY — At its regular meeting June 15, the Wimberley ISD Board of Trustees approved the creation of the director of Teacher Support and Student Growth position.Errin JenningsThe new role will be...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26530,new-teacher-student-support-position-jennings-appointed-to-role-in-wimberley-isd https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26523,pedernales-electric-cooperative-members-elect-carlos-st-james-reelect-mark-ekrut-to-boardJOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) members have elected Carlos St. James in District 2 and reelected Mark Ekrut in District 3 to serve three-year terms on the cooperative’s board of...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26523,pedernales-electric-cooperative-members-elect-carlos-st-james-reelect-mark-ekrut-to-board https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26522,city-of-buda-communications-team-wins-statewide-awardsBUDA — The city of Buda’s Community Relations and Destination Services Department received two first place awards from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) at its annual con...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26522,city-of-buda-communications-team-wins-statewide-awards https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26518,letter-to-the-editorWHY?A long time ago when my second born was sitting in the back seat with her big sister as I was driving to my parent’s Ranch House in the Hill Country, she was looking out the window at circling bir...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26518,letter-to-the-editor https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26521,hays-county-to-host-open-house-on-eastside-campus-projectKYLE — Hays County invites the public to attend an upcoming open house to share information and gather community feedback on the Eastside Campus project at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Gemstone Pal...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26521,hays-county-to-host-open-house-on-eastside-campus-project https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26510,regional-public-health-agencies-strengthen-coordination-ahead-of-fifa-world-cupSAN MARCOS  — Regional public health agencies across Central Texas have expanded coordination with regional, state and federal partners, as the region prepares to welcome an increase in visitors...]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26510,regional-public-health-agencies-strengthen-coordination-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26511,kyle-area-chamber-to-host-women-s-luncheonKYLE — The Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual She Means Business luncheon on Tuesday, June 23, bringing together business professionals, community leaders, entrepreneurs and educators...]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:05:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26511,kyle-area-chamber-to-host-women-s-luncheon https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26495,hays-county-office-of-emergency-services-to-host-9th-annual-emergency-preparedness-fairKYLE — The Hays County Office of Emergency Services (OES), in partnership with the city of Kyle, invites the community to the 9th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26495,hays-county-office-of-emergency-services-to-host-9th-annual-emergency-preparedness-fair https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26496,sam-arrieta-named-dripping-springs-high-school-girls-wrestling-coachDRIPPING SPRINGS  — Dripping Springs ISD Athletic Director Galen Zimmerman and Dripping Springs High School principal Angela Gamez announced the hiring of Sam Arrieta as the new girls wrestling c...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26496,sam-arrieta-named-dripping-springs-high-school-girls-wrestling-coach https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26494,alexis-pointe-senior-living-to-host-alzheimer-s-brain-awareness-conversationWIMBERLEY  — Alexis Pointe Senior Living of Wimberley will host an Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Monthly Health Talk at 11 a.m. Friday, June 12, for a focused conversation on brain health edu...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26494,alexis-pointe-senior-living-to-host-alzheimer-s-brain-awareness-conversation https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26489,mental-health-court-invites-public-to-summer-commencement-ceremonySAN MARCOS — The Hays County Mental Health Court (MHC) announced its seventh commencement ceremony, celebrating the achievements of 18 graduating participants — the largest graduation class to date.MH...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26489,mental-health-court-invites-public-to-summer-commencement-ceremony https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26488,hays-county-health-department-announces-partnership-with-crediblemindSAN MARCOS  — The Hays County Health Department announces its commercial partnership with CredibleMind, an intuitive platform offering localized, wellness-oriented digital content that enables em...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26488,hays-county-health-department-announces-partnership-with-crediblemind https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26485,pedernales-electric-cooperative-appoints-christian-powell-as-ceoJOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative announced Christian Powell as CEO, effective Aug. 4.Powell brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the cooperative and utility industry. He has se...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26485,pedernales-electric-cooperative-appoints-christian-powell-as-ceo https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26486,starkey-c-butch-grizzle-1943-2026Starkey C. Grizzle, affectionately known as “Butch,” passed away peacefully at his home in Mountain City on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the age of 82.Born on August 2, 1943, Butch was a lifelong Texan...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26486,starkey-c-butch-grizzle-1943-2026 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26484,hays-county-judge-ruben-becerra-addresses-new-world-screwworm-threatSAN MARCOS — Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra is encouraging ranchers, livestock owners, veterinarians, pet owners and residents to remain informed and vigilant as state and federal agencies continue e...]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26484,hays-county-judge-ruben-becerra-addresses-new-world-screwworm-threat https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26475,suspect-arrested-after-stolen-vehicle-crashes-into-kyle-police-department-patrol-vehicleKYLE — Troy Rabago, 49, of Austin, was arrested on multiple charges in connection with a stolen vehicle that crashed into a Kyle Police Department marked patrol vehicle Tuesday, June 2.Troy Rabago&nbs...]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:56:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26475,suspect-arrested-after-stolen-vehicle-crashes-into-kyle-police-department-patrol-vehicle https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26473,new-red-cross-partnership-creates-disaster-feeding-kitchenSAN MARCOS — The Price Center and Garden has entered into a partnership agreement with the American Red Cross Community Adaption Program (CAP). The new partnership is providing funding to the center t...]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26473,new-red-cross-partnership-creates-disaster-feeding-kitchen https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26471,new-fitness-studio-cuts-ribbon-in-dripping-springsDRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Sweat, a boutique fitness studio offering barre, pilates and strength training classes celebrated its ribbon cutting with the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce Friday, M...]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26471,new-fitness-studio-cuts-ribbon-in-dripping-springs https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26469,beerburg-beer-garden-hosts-grand-opening-festivitiesThe Beerburg Beer Garden celebrated its grand opening Thursday, May 28, with a ribbon cutting with the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce and events throughout the weekend. The Beer Garden...]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26469,beerburg-beer-garden-hosts-grand-opening-festivities https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26466,congratulations-to-the-hays-cisd-class-of-2026See the photos from Hays CISD's Graduation Class of 2026]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26466,congratulations-to-the-hays-cisd-class-of-2026 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26465,hays-county-child-protective-board-announces-award-recipientsSAN MARCOS — On May 12, 2026 the Hays County Commissioners Court issued a proclamation recognizing The Hays County Child Protective Board awardees for 2025-26.The Hays County Child Protective Board wa...]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26465,hays-county-child-protective-board-announces-award-recipients https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26459,man-released-from-ice-detention-after-successful-habeas-corpus-filingSAN MARCOS — Gerardo Reyes, of San Marcos, was released from the T. Don Hutto Detention Center June 1, following a successful habeas corpus filing by his legal team. After more than 60 days in detenti...]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26459,man-released-from-ice-detention-after-successful-habeas-corpus-filing https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26455,buda-man-arrested-for-selling-human-remainsKYLE — Sean Shymkiw, 24, was arrested May 27 after it was reported that he was “reselling an alleged human skull on social media,” according to the Kyle Police Department. He claimed to have purchased...]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26455,buda-man-arrested-for-selling-human-remains https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26463,letter-to-the-editorLAND of the FREE and HOME of the BRAVEI just heard on NPR that only 50% of qualified Americans actually vote.I love America. I am so glad that I was born in this amazing country, especially when I hea...]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26463,letter-to-the-editor https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26454,no-injuries-reported-following-vehicle-struck-by-train-in-downtown-buda(Editor’s Note: This story was updated as of 8:41 p.m. Tuesday, June 3)BUDA — A vehicle was struck by a train in Buda on Main Street in the morning of Tuesday, June 2, after the driver fell aslee...]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:43:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26454,no-injuries-reported-following-vehicle-struck-by-train-in-downtown-buda https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26444,rainbows-light-up-the-hill-country-skyStrong storms led to vivid rainbows over Dripping Springs Thursday, May 21. Pictured above is a double rainbow spotted off Ranch Road 12 at Glosson Road.]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26444,rainbows-light-up-the-hill-country-sky https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26439,one-last-time-students-visit-former-schools-prior-to-graduationAs students from Hays, Johnson and Lehman high schools prepared to walk the grand stage, they visited the schools that led them to their final stop: graduation. The elementary and middle school walks...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26439,one-last-time-students-visit-former-schools-prior-to-graduation https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26438,hays-county-sheriff-s-office-arrests-two-in-dog-deaths-at-kyle-boarding-facilityKYLE — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals, following an investigation of the death of two dogs that were in the care of EZ Dog Stay and Play, located in unincorporated Kyle.The...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26438,hays-county-sheriff-s-office-arrests-two-in-dog-deaths-at-kyle-boarding-facility https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26437,hays-cisd-presents-coin-of-excellence-to-njrtoc-instructorHays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright presented Lehman High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) instructor 1st Sgt. Donald Griffith with a Coin of Excellence for his leaders...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26437,hays-cisd-presents-coin-of-excellence-to-njrtoc-instructor https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26452,wimberley-texans-are-state-boundThe Wimberley High School Texans baseball team poses for a photo with a back-to-back Region IV Champions poster after punching their ticket to the 4A State Semifinals. They won both games — 5-1 and 10...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26452,wimberley-texans-are-state-bound https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26451,dripping-springs-tiger-baseball-heads-to-state-semifinalsThe Dripping Springs High School baseball team is advancing to the State Semifinals for the second consecutive season after taking down Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Early College High School 7-2 in game three...]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26451,dripping-springs-tiger-baseball-heads-to-state-semifinals https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26423,pedernales-electric-cooperative-awards-100k-in-scholarships-to-area-studentsJOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) awarded $100,000 in scholarships to 25 graduating high school students across its service area.Recipients can use their scholarship for tuition at...]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 16:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26423,pedernales-electric-cooperative-awards-100k-in-scholarships-to-area-students https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26422,home-grown-celebrates-new-space-in-dripping-springsHome Grown celebrated its new location — 2001 U.S. 290, Dripping Springs — with a grand opening ceremony Wednesday, May 13, with the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce. The storefront was born from...]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26422,home-grown-celebrates-new-space-in-dripping-springs https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26427,hays-county-sheriff-s-office-arrests-two-in-dog-deaths-at-kyle-boarding-facilityKYLE — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals following an investigation of the death of two dogs that were in the care of EZ Dog Stay and Play, located in unincorporated Kyle....]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 14:26:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26427,hays-county-sheriff-s-office-arrests-two-in-dog-deaths-at-kyle-boarding-facility https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26424,sports-briefsLady Texans head to State SemifinalsPHOTO COURTESY OF WIMBERLEY TEXAN SOFTBALL The Wimberley High School Lady Texans team poses for a photo with the Regional Champs poster after securing the win they...]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26424,sports-briefs https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26405,kyle-police-department-arrests-houston-suspects-in-stolen-vehicle-investigationKYLE — The Kyle Police Department arrested three Houston-area suspects over the weekend after locating a stolen vehicle and preventing what investigators believe may have been criminal activity target...]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 08:59:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26405,kyle-police-department-arrests-houston-suspects-in-stolen-vehicle-investigation https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26404,national-transportation-safety-board-releases-preliminary-report-on-wimberley-plane-crashWIMBERLEY — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report detailing the fatal plane crash that occurred near Wimberley in April.At approximately 11:03 p.m. Thursday, Ap...]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 07:17:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26404,national-transportation-safety-board-releases-preliminary-report-on-wimberley-plane-crash https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26402,buda-police-department-investigates-fatal-ih-35-motorcycle-accidentBUDA — The Buda Police Department, including its Accident Investigations Unit and Crime Victim Liaison, and Hays County Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace Sandra Bryant are investigating a motorcycle acc...]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 15:48:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26402,buda-police-department-investigates-fatal-ih-35-motorcycle-accident https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26395,qualtech-automotive-celebrates-shop-remodelQualTech Automotive is a local, family-owned repair shop that has been serving customers in Austin and surrounding areas since 2010. On May 7, QualTech celebrated the remodel of its fourth location wi...]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 16:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26395,qualtech-automotive-celebrates-shop-remodel https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26396,fitzhugh-brewing-holds-fundraiser-for-hill-country-rescue-recoveryJennifer Neill, founder of Hill Country Rescue & Recovery, poses for a photo at her booth at a fundraiser held at Fitzhugh Brewing Saturday, May 10. Along with being able to learn about the nonpro...]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26396,fitzhugh-brewing-holds-fundraiser-for-hill-country-rescue-recovery https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26392,wimberley-isd-breaks-ground-on-bond-projectsWimberley ISD kicked off major construction projects from the 2025 bond with a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, May 7. More information on the bond projects can be found at www.wimberleyisd.net/...]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26392,wimberley-isd-breaks-ground-on-bond-projects https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26389,jf-boots-montague-1944-2026JF (Boots) Montague of Kyle, Texas passed away March 30, 2026. Boots was born in Kyle, Texas on October 17, 1944, and never moved away from the town he loved.  Boots is s...]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 12:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26389,jf-boots-montague-1944-2026 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26381,guadalupe-lupe-torres-1938-2026Guadalupe Torres, better known as “Lupe”, of Kyle passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born on December 13,1938 in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico to parents Jose De La Luz and...]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 14:07:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26381,guadalupe-lupe-torres-1938-2026 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26375,pedernales-electric-cooperative-chief-executive-officer-to-step-downJOHNSON CITY  —  After more than eight years, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) CEO Julie Parsley has decided to step down from her role later this summer.“This was not an easy decision...]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26375,pedernales-electric-cooperative-chief-executive-officer-to-step-down https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26371,rudy-gonzalez-named-dripping-springs-middle-school-principalDRIPPING SPRINGS —  Rudy Gonzalez was named the next principal for Dripping Springs Middle School, following a unanimous decision by the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees Monday, April 27.Go...]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 17:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26371,rudy-gonzalez-named-dripping-springs-middle-school-principal https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26372,bluebonnet-therapy-specialists-under-new-name-hosts-ribbon-cuttingBluebonnet Therapy Specialists, formerly eSLP Clinic, hosted a ribbon cutting with the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, April 2, in celebration of its official name change, which is to be...]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26372,bluebonnet-therapy-specialists-under-new-name-hosts-ribbon-cutting https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26370,dripping-springs-isd-names-district-teachers-of-the-yearDRIPPING SPRINGS —  Cassidy Bloys and Austin McCauley were recognized as the 2025-26 District Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively, during the Dripping Springs ISD Board of...]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 16:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26370,dripping-springs-isd-names-district-teachers-of-the-year https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26365,hays-county-sheriff-s-office-k9-buddy-celebrates-retirementPHOTO COURTESY OF HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEHays County Sheriff’s Office K9, Buddy, celebrated his retirement with a cake donation from Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming New Braunfels. Buddy, who is alm...]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26365,hays-county-sheriff-s-office-k9-buddy-celebrates-retirement https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26364,city-of-buda-to-host-older-adults-resource-fairBUDA — The city of Buda invites older adults, caregivers and community members to attend the Older Adults Resource Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Buda City Hall. The event will...]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 15:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26364,city-of-buda-to-host-older-adults-resource-fair https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26353,richard-rick-eric-rosebrock-1978-2026Richard "Rick" Eric Rosebrock, age 47, of Buda, Texas passed away on April 25, 2026.Born on December 8,1978 in Bryan, Texas, Rick was the son of Bob and Linda Rosebrock. He attended Texas A&M and...]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 09:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26353,richard-rick-eric-rosebrock-1978-2026 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26352,investigation-remains-active-in-wimberley-plane-crash(Editor's Note: This story has been updated as of 4:07 p.m. Saturday, May 2, to include information provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety.)WIMBERLEY — An investigation is underway fol...]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 15:25:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26352,investigation-remains-active-in-wimberley-plane-crash https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26347,ribbon-cut-on-dripping-springs-library-of-wheelsDRIPPING SPRINGS —  In conjunction with the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Dripping Springs Community Library cut the ribbon on its Library of Wheels Thursday, April 23.This new mobile...]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26347,ribbon-cut-on-dripping-springs-library-of-wheels https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26342,residents-gather-for-founders-dayThe annual Dripping Springs Founders Day Festival took place April 24-26 in downtown to celebrate heritage and pioneer spirit. Several vendors and shops were available for visitors to spend the day br...]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26342,residents-gather-for-founders-day https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26335,buda-police-department-collects-nearly-200-pounds-in-drug-enforcement-association-drug-take-back-eventThe Buda Police Department was one of many agencies nationwide to partner with the Drug Enforcement Association to take part in the National Prescription Take Back Day Saturday, April 25, seeing a tot...]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:50:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26335,buda-police-department-collects-nearly-200-pounds-in-drug-enforcement-association-drug-take-back-event https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26336,letter-to-the-editorAPPEARANCE vs REALITYGowns of red velvet and raw thinned green silk, so soft and warm on this cold winter night.Dresses bristle against each other as the elegant ladies each dance with the man they lo...]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26336,letter-to-the-editor https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26329,kyle-police-department-arrests-hays-cisd-teacher-for-improper-relationship-with-studentKYLE — The Kyle Police Department arrested a Lehman High School teacher after receiving a report Friday, April 24, of an inappropriate interaction between the educator and a high school student.Follow...]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26329,kyle-police-department-arrests-hays-cisd-teacher-for-improper-relationship-with-student https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26328,byron-c-slusherLt. Col. Byron C. Slusher, PA, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) passed away from this earth on April 21, 2026, surrounded by friends and family.  He was born in Paris Tx to Marty and Travis Slusher.  H...]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:12:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26328,byron-c-slusher https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26324,texas-mutual-insurance-company-to-award-8m-in-grant-funding-to-texas-nonprofitsAUSTIN — Texas Mutual Insurance Company will be investing $8 million in funding to support Texas nonprofits through its Working Texans Economic Opportunity and Texas Workforce Development grants.This...]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:40:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26324,texas-mutual-insurance-company-to-award-8m-in-grant-funding-to-texas-nonprofits https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26322,pam-rehab-alexis-pointe-team-up-for-flower-bouquet-workshopAlexis Pointe of Wimberley Senior Living residents participate in a flower bouquet workshop, with the help of PAM Rehab, earlier this month. “PAM Rehab is a fantastic partner and this workshop was a p...]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:20:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26322,pam-rehab-alexis-pointe-team-up-for-flower-bouquet-workshop https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26321,assistant-superintendent-to-leave-wimberley-isdWIMBERLEY —  Jason Valentine, current assistant superintendent for Wimberley ISD, was named the lone finalist for the position of superintendent at Palacios ISD Tuesday, April 14.Valentine has wo...]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:10:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26321,assistant-superintendent-to-leave-wimberley-isd https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26319,dripping-springs-middle-school-s-nora-gillum-captures-third-consecutive-texas-history-day-contest-titleDRIPPING SPRINGS — Nora Gillum, an eighth-grade student at Dripping Springs Middle School, captured a third consecutive title at the Texas History Day Contest Saturday, April 11, at The University of...]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26319,dripping-springs-middle-school-s-nora-gillum-captures-third-consecutive-texas-history-day-contest-title