s opioid related deaths continue to rise across the country, a lack of resources locally could make it difficult for Hays County residents to overcome the addiction. Opioid related deaths have surged in recent years, with 33,000 deaths reported in 2015. Of that number, 1,186 opioid related deaths we...

By Moses Leos III Three people were booked into the Hays County Jail Oct. 6 after an August search warrant discovered numerous narcotics at their residence, with authorities alleging their intent to sell and distribute them.  Priscilla Lopez, 30, of San Marcos, and Barry Pearson, 26 were booked on s...

By Moses Leos III Two people were arrested July 6 after they were suspected of delivering a controlled substance following the execution of a search warrant by the Hays County Narcotics Task Force.   Authorities arrested Norman Lee McKnight, 48, and Sommer Cheynne McKnight, 17, both of Buda. Both we...

By Moses Leos III One man and a woman were arrested on Dec. 9 after they attempted to tamper with evidence following two drug deals in two different parking lots in Kyle. Authorities with the Hays County Narcotics Task Force (HCNTF) arrested known drug dealer Bertin Castillo-Nakamura, 23, of Kyle, o...