'Newsbreak'

PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER Located at 20090 Marketplace Ave., Suite 120, in Kyle, Floyd’s 99 Barbershop prides itself on service and a seven-day satisfaction guarantee. Owner Dan Spiranac said he is excited to have a new location that is a closer commute for many of his loyal staff members. Pictured, Dan, left, and district manager Amy Evers pose for a photo.

Flowers, like many other aspects in nature, often encourage individuals to pause and “smell the roses,” forcing them to let the world around them still and enjoy the moment.

BUDA — With the scorching heat of the Texas summer, several bars and other businesses in the Austin area have installed stock tanks for customers to enjoy — and Meridian in Buda has followed suit.

KYLE — Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Center is partnering with Hays CISD, Hays County and city of Kyle to establish a Juvenile Behavioral Health Program. The partnership comes after Kyle City Council awarded the solicitation to increase access to mental health services to the organization in January 2024.

It was the end of a long week, but more particularly, a long day at work.

The first group of people has successfully completed the new Hays County Pre-Trial Diversion Program for criminal cases.

DRIPPING SPRINGS — At its July 2 meeting, Dripping Springs City Council unanimously approved the consultant to update the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.