udges for the South Texas Press Association named the Hays Free Press best in the class of small newspapers in all of South Texas, based on points for winnings in various categories. The Hays Free Press won first place in General Excellence, Feature Photos, Sports Coverage, Sports Photos, Display Ad...

The Hays County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a man seen in the Hays High School concession stand. According to a posting on the social media neighborhood networking site, Nextdoor, the man was seen in the Hays High School concession stand at approximately 2:15 a.m. July ...

The Austin Police Department (APD) today terminated VonTrey Clark, who is suspected in the murder of Samantha Dean, the former Kyle Police Department victims service coordinator who was found dead in Bastrop in February. She was seven months pregnant at the time. Clark, 32, was fired for withholding...

As temperatures increase, Hays Co. Fire Marshal recommends burning debris ahead of possible burn ban Hays County Fire Marshal Mark Chambers is encouraging county residents who have debris they need to burn to plan to do so within the next few weeks. “As of July 16, the drought index for Hays County ...

Heavy hearts in Hays County tonight as earlier this evening, Kyle resident Doug Kadjar passed away. According to friends and family, he was recently diagnosed with cancer. A Hays County resident since 1989, Kadjar was an investment property manager and was a realtor for 15 years. He served six years...

Staff Report   For the fourth year in a row, the Hays Free Press has been named best in its class in the state by the Texas Press Association. The announcement of the sweepstakes win was made a week ago at the state convention in Austin. The newspaper won sweepstakes by winning the most categories. ...

Response from Seton Medical Center Hays: Consistent with our mission, we have served the health needs of Central Texans for more than 100 years and we expect continue to care for and improve the health of every person we serve with dignity and respect. As clarification, a spokesperson for Seton adde...

Response from Associate Pastor Tracey Beadle at Manchaca United Methodist Church to “if/how the ruling on gay marriage will impact religious organizations and pastors in particular.” Note, Beadle said her response is her own and does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Methodist Church o...

Response from Pastor David Sweet at Hays Hill Baptist Church in Buda on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage:   We anticipated that this decision would come. Now that marriage has changed it is even more important to articulate the gospel.  Inseparable from the gospel is Jesus' predication ...

Buda: The sale or use of fireworks are not permitted within the city limits or within 5,000 feet of the city limits. Council did approve a permit process for organized firework displays affected within the city’s ETJ. -Bo Kidd, Chief of Police Kyle: It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, asse...