'Newsbreak'

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Uganda is a country located in Eastern Africa that is known for its gorgeous landscapes and unique wildlife. Uganda is also a country where one in three girls and one in six boys will endure sexual abuse, according to a national survey published by the Ugandan Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.

— The community is invited to attend an engagement session for the Gregg-Clarke Park Skatepark on Tuesday, June 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kyle City Hall.

— Several area students received high honors from their respective universities.

Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd takes home the trophy for not laughing once through numerous terrible jokes on June 15.

— On Friday, June 16, San Marcos-based attorney and Texas State University alumnus Chevo Pastrano announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the 45th Texas House district.

BUDA — In the 1986 Austin Metropolitan Transportation Plan, SH 45 was envisioned to become a loop encircling the city of Austin, known as the Austin Outer Parkway. Over the last 37 years, sections of the highway have largely been completed, leaving only the “gap” between I-35 South and RM 1626 to complete the circle. Now, Hays County and the city of Buda are working together to explore the feasibility of closing the gap and to gather input on what local residents and business owners desire.

HAYS COUNTY — While Hays County’s Mental Health Court (MHC) is continuing to make an impact, more resources are being allocated to provide the necessary services for a growing caseload.

“No, no!” said the Queen.

HAYS COUNTY — As spring fades to summer and temperatures soar, Kyle Police Department, Wimberley ISD and Hays CISD officials are taking a proactive approach to idle hands and less adult supervision in order to warn students and parents alike of a dangerous drug — fentanyl.

KYLE — H-E-B opened its doors in small town Kyle in 2007 when there was nothing except fields and corn for miles. At the time, this supersized store was more than enough for its population of 24,404. Sixteen years later and a growth of almost 30,000 residents, this is no longer the case.

KYLE — A viral TikTok video has encouraged a rash of car thefts in the area, according to Kyle Chief of Police Jeff Barnett.

BUDA — Mayoral incumbent Lee Urbanovsky has announced his intention to seek reelection for the city of Buda.