SAN MARCOS — As podcasts become a more popular choice of entertainment in society, law enforcement personnel have begun to join the movement, including the Hays County Sheriff’s Office. When HCSO multimedia specialist Miranda Allman began her position in July 2024, she knew that she wanted to encour...

Newly-elected Hays County Sheriff Anthony Hipolito was sworn in by Hays County Justice of the Peace Andrew Cable on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a letter of support at its Jan. 7 meeting for a jail-based competency program. Letters of support from several county staff members were given to the court prior to the meeting, including from Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higg...

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 (...

WIMBERLEY  —   Wimberley ISD received a non-specific threat at Danforth Junior High, as well as found concerning messages on a social media app from a Jacob’s Well Elementary student on Sept. 24. Director of Safety and School Initiatives Christi Moeller revealed that multiple students reported heari...

Recently, schools throughout the nation have witnessed an increase in school threats — and Hays CISD is no different. Within the past month, six students have been arrested by the Hays County Sheriff’s Office for threats made against campuses within the district. Since Sept. 11, there have been thre...

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...

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...

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...

KYLE — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Hays CISD student that occurred last week. At 6:31 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 2, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office responded to an assist EMS call in the 5000 block of Heron Drive in Buda. When deputies arrived on scene, they discovere...