(Editor's Note: This post has been updated as of 11:40 a.m. on Saturday, July 9. As this is a developing story, we will continue to update the public as more information becomes available to us). By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – Fire crews and first responders from around the region helped battle...

By Megan Wehring WIMBERLEY–A popular spot for the summer is no longer welcoming swimmers–at least for now. Swimming will not be allowed at Jacob’s Well Natural Area “for the foreseeable future,” according to Hays County officials. This is due to the threat of high bacteria levels, other pollutants, ...

By Brittany Anderson Hays County parents with preschool-aged children and younger have the unique chance to help them become bilingual during a very prime time of their life.  The International Immersion Center (INIC) Preschool, founded in south Austin in 2012, is a Spanish-language immersion school...

By Brittany Anderson SAN MARCOS — As temperatures soar, cooling centers are becoming a necessity for communities, especially for individuals who may not have reliable access to air conditioned spaces. The Southside Community Center (SSCC) in San Marcos has opened up its gym to serve as a cooling cen...

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY — While many are flocking to Texas for more opportunities without breaking the bank, a recent report by doxo, a digital bill payment center, ranked Texas as the 20th most expensive state for household bills. According to doxo’s 2022 State by State Bill Pay Market report, Tex...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter may finally find some relief after years of struggling with being the only animal intake shelter in the county. The Hays County commissioners court heard a presentation for a second animal shelter, following a feasibility stud...

Staff Report SAN MARCOS - During her last week as President of Texas State University, Denise Trauth sent the following farewell message to the university community. Dear Friends, As I enter my final week as president of Texas State University, there is only one thing left to say -- thank you. Many ...

By C.J. Vetter KYLE - The Kyle Area Senior Zone (KASZ) recently donated an additional $10,000 to help fund the blueprints of a new senior citizen center in Kyle.   KASZ, under leadership of president Larry Simone, has partnered with Hays County and the city of Kyle to help gather funds for the desig...

Staff Report Burn bans, drought conditions and little to no rainfall are becoming regular highlights on the weekly forecast. The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District's Board of Directors declared a Stage II Alarm Drought on June 9. The District’sdrought triggers, Lovelady Monitor Wel...

By Brittany Anderson BUDA — From one tight-knit community to another, Hays County residents have found themselves asking how they can help Uvalde in the wake of the tragedy at Robb Elementary School last month.   Photo by Kimberly Fannin. Although words will never be enough to heal their residents, ...