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November 2024 Election Coverage
Breaking News, Hays County, News
November 2024 Election Coverage
By Staff Report 
November 5, 2024
These are the unofficial Nov. 5 election results as of 11:13 p.m, with all 58 polling locations reporting. Results will remain unofficial until canvassed and certified. District Judge, 22nd Judicial District (Multi-county jurisdiction, numbers only show Hays County votes) * Bruce Boyer (R): 79,001 (...
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Hays County Commissioners Court talk road bond committee, again
Community, Hays County, News, ...
Hays County Commissioners Court talk road bond committee, again
By Megan Navarro 
September 11, 2024
SAN MARCOS — Two weeks after the initial discussion, the Hays County Commissioners Court considered, for the second time, the creation of a committee to gather and distribute information for the 2024 transportation road bond election at its Sept. 3 meeting. The consideration comes on the heels of a ...
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Hays County Commissioners Court discusses possible committee for 2024 road bond
Hays County, News
Hays County Commissioners Court discusses possible committee for 2024 road bond
Hays County sets tax rate, approves proposed budget
By Megan Navarro 
August 28, 2024
SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court considered the creation of a committee to gather and distribute information for the 2024 transportation road bond election at its Aug. 20 meeting, but ultimately, no action was taken. The proposed committee, presented by Chief of Staff Alex Villalobos...
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Austin Pets Alive! to continue Hays County Pet Resource Center
Hays County, News, San Marcos
Austin Pets Alive! to continue Hays County Pet Resource Center
By Staff Report 
July 10, 2024
SAN MARCOS  — The Hays County Commissioners Court has awarded a contract to Austin Pets Alive!, a leading animal welfare organization, to continue its groundbreaking work at the Hays County Pet Resource Center. This collaboration has already made significant strides in fostering, adoptions and provi...
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Hays County candidates talk public safety
Community, Main, News, ...
Hays County candidates talk public safety
By Ashley Kontnier 
May 29, 2024
WIMBERLEY -— On Wednesday, May 22, local political candidates and the community were invited to a Hays County Public Safety Candidate Forum hosted jointly by Kyle Law Enforcement Association, the Hays County Law Enforcement Association and the Buda and San Marcos officers’ associations at the Wimber...
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Villalobos, Hipolito to vie for Hays County sheriff
Hays County, News
Villalobos, Hipolito to vie for Hays County sheriff
By Brittany Kelley 
March 5, 2024
HAYS COUNTY —  Hays County has chosen its sheriff candidates for the upcoming election in November. This comes after current Hays County Sheriff, Gary Cutler, announced his retirement in February 2023. Nearly 33,122 or 18.85% of registered Hays County voters, headed to the polls during the March 5 p...
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Hays County Primary Election coverage
Hays County, News
Hays County Primary Election coverage
By Staff Report 
March 5, 2024
HAYS COUNTY — Candidates from across the county are vying for numerous positions, including county sheriff, tax assessor-collector, commissioner, constable and justice of the peace. These are the numbers as of 10:13 p.m, with 29 of 41 polling locations reporting: Hays County Sheriff Democrat Alex Vi...
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Coalition against Fitzhugh venue surpasses one year
Dripping Springs, Main, News
Coalition against Fitzhugh venue surpasses one year
By Megan Navarro 
December 13, 2023
DRIPPING SPRINGS — For the past year, a local coalition made up of approximately 2,400 neighbors has been working to raise awareness of a proposed venue in Dripping Springs. A California developer, Blizexas LLC, is planning to build a 5,000-seat outdoor concert venue off Fitzhugh Road in Dripping Sp...
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TCEQ to hold second public meeting on proposed venue off Fitzhugh Road
Community, Dripping Springs, News
TCEQ to hold second public meeting on proposed venue off Fitzhugh Road
‘This is your opportunity to let your opinions and voices be heard’
By Megan Navarro 
September 27, 2023
DRIPPING SPRINGS — Residents have been voicing their concerns about a proposed music venue in Dripping Springs/southwest Austin, but they may feel some relief as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) announced that it will host a second public meeting on the development. Requested by ...
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Hays County and Austin Pets Alive! request feedback on pet resource center
Community, Hays County, News, ...
Hays County and Austin Pets Alive! request feedback on pet resource center
By Megan Navarro 
September 20, 2023
(Editor's Note: This post was updated to include the correct link to the online survey) HAYS COUNTY — Residents are encouraged to participate in an online survey that will guide the future of animal welfare in the area. Hays County and Austin Pets Alive! have launched an online survey — which is ope...
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Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
Buda, Hays County, News
Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
By Brittany Kelley 
April 30, 2025
BUDA — After discovering that her son’s former teacher was arrested for public intoxication, Christina Nichols was left wishing Hays CISD did more to ...
Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road
Breaking News, Hays County, Kyle, ...
Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road
By Staff Report 
March 18, 2025
KYLE – The Kyle Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred at approximately 2 a.m. March 18 on southbound IH-35 near Yarringto...
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
Hays County, News
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
By Staff Report 
April 2, 2025
AUSTIN — A joint investigation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Antonio Poli...
Three-car collision leaves one dead
Dripping Springs, Main, News
Three-car collision leaves one dead
By Staff Report 
March 12, 2025
DRIPPING SPRINGS – A three-car collision left a 79-year-old woman dead March 1. At approximately 6:45 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS...
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Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
Breaking News, Dripping Springs, Hays County, ...
Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
By Staff Report 
April 30, 2025
SAN MARCOS — Hays County District Judge Sherri K. Tibbe sentenced Kevin McLean, 33, to a total of 60 years in prison April 29; McLean entered a plea o...
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