San Marcos

With several craft breweries in the area, the city of Dripping Springs is home to the area’s Brewers Festival.

HAYS COUNTY — The Texas Department of Transportation held a series of open-house meetings Feb. 20-22 to gain community feedback on the IH-35 Austin-San Antonio Link Study from SH 45 to CR 382 (Cibolo Valley Drive). The goal of the open houses is to gain feedback on the draft purpose and need, the range of alternatives developed to address the IH-35 corridor needs and the evaluation process that will be used to identify the feasible and recommended alternatives for this study.

Rebecca Minnick has announced her candidacy for Hays County Commissioner, Precinct 3.

BUDA — Truckers face many challenges in their job. Buda resident Mike Lombard, a former trucker turned recruiter and advocate, reflected on his experiences on navigating those challenges.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated on Monday, Sept. 18, to include additional information.

— As an invitation for residents to take control of their health, the Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) is hosting the Summer Health Fair in Dripping Springs this weekend.

SAN MARCOS – “Hays County has seen too many young people and children as young as 15 years of age die in the throes of a fentanyl overdose,” said Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins.