Submitted Report  Last week, during the power blackouts that left millions of Texans without electricity, heat or water, VFW Post 3413 helped distribute hundreds of gallons of water to hundreds of local households, and were among the earliest in San Marcos to organize and share safe, clean drinking ...

By Sahar Chmais  HAYS CISD – Disaster recovery crews are still working on restoring six Hays CISD campuses that endured damages from the snow storm. Originally, 18 campuses were damaged by the storm.   Most of the issues are considered to be minor because of water damage , said Tim Savoy, chief comm...

By Megan Wehring After raising over $100,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas (RHMC) last year, local McDonald’s restaurants are gearing up to raise even more this year in the February Share the Love fundraiser. Parenting comes with its own challenges, but with children who a...

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY — When Texas fell silent at the pit of power blackouts, neighbors stepped up to help in any way they could. Across the state, Texas was hit with severe winter weather last week but the storm surpassed all expectations. When millions suffered from electricity and water ou...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS — Due to the severe weather conditions that Central Texas has experienced for the last week, the 31st Annual Dripping Springs Wild Dinner has been moved to Saturday, March 6. While COVID-19 may not allow for a main event under one roof, volunteers at the Dripping Sp...

Snow, ice wreak havoc on life  By Sahar Chmais Car collisions, days without electricity, slipping on ice, water and food shortages -- all caused by an unprecedented snow storm. Many reveled in the first day of the soft snow, but five days in, new issues continue to arise. First responders have been ...

By Sahar Chmais  HAYS COUNTY -- With power outages still rolling, water pipes bursting and roads pummeled in snow and ice, residents are in need of some help.  Below is a list of ways residents can help others and locations for residents to seek help. Cities are also putting out notices on what resi...

HAYS COUNTY  -- The winter weather conditions across the Hays County region has caused service issues and interruptions. Below are updates from the county:  Officials urge residents to stay home and off the roadways Hays County offices, parks and recycling centers will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 16. Co...

By Sahar Chmais HAYS COUNTY – A Local Disaster Declaration in regards to the severe winter weather has been issued by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra. The declaration will be implemented immediately for seven days, or until the winter weather conditions subside.  There have been multiple car acciden...

By Sahar Chmais HAYS COUNTY – Individual and group historical marker applications for the Texas Historical Commission (THC) open March 1 and will go through May 15. “These markers are visible reminders of the rich history of the State of Texas,” said J. Marie Bassett, Historical Marker Chair with th...