By Samantha Smith As tension between police and the public dominate the current social climate, public perceptions of local police departments have been mostly positive in Hays County.   Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett said that while Kyle police officers are aware of the events across the country, t...

By Moses Leos III Hays County Sheriff incumbent Gary Cutler’s reelection bid moved forward Tuesday after he defeated challenger Tommy Ratliff for the Republican nomination. Cutler bested Ratliff by gaining 62 percent of the vote on Super Tuesday. With the nomination, Cutler moves on to face Democrat...

By Moses Leos III No punches were held by a challenger vying for Hays County Sheriff as he teed off on his incumbent opponent who didn’t attend Monday’s Hays County League of  Women Voters debate.   Tommy Ratliff, who is running in the Republican primary for Hays County Sheriff, further slung mud ag...

By Moses Leos III Following allegations by his political opponent of conspiracy and a cover up to a 2014 case, Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler announced last week that the matter was handled properly. And the former Hays County district attorney concurs with Cutler’s statement. In a Jan. 22 emailed ...

In reference to the front page article, i.e. Tommy Ratliff’s accusation against Sheriff Cutler, I have several questions. Did Mr. Ratliff witness the events he mentions. Or was it heresay? Why did Mr. Ratliff leave West, TX under a cloud? After being appointed Sheriff by the Commissioners Court afte...

By Paige Lambert The county’s wrecker policy was tabled again because the sheriff’s office was not able to review the most updated policy before commissioners court. This is the second time approval was delayed because a party didn’t have time to review the policy. The policy would only apply to wre...

By Kim Hilsenbeck S pending three days with law enforcement officers and other first responders is one way the Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is working with area youth to build positive relationships. At this summer’s annual HCSO Jr. Deputy Academies — one in Kyle one week, the other in Wimber...

By Ashley Sava Hays County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement between Hays County and Bastrop County for the housing of Hays County inmates at the Bastrop County Jail.  Currently, when inmates at the Hays County Jail exceed capacity, administrators transfer them to Guadalupe County Jail,...

By Kim Hilsenbeck Accidents have the potential to stop traffic for hours and cause residual effects on the flow of travelers, particularly during afternoon rush hour.  That happened last week when a Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy made the decision to shut down FM 1626 in both directions ...

By Andy Sevilla County officials say a new jail is needed – now, and want to put the question to voters. The jail, plus a communications facility and law enforcement center, could cost up to $188.5 million, and Hays County commissioners seemed interested in putting a bond up for a vote this November...