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Democrats win Hays County JP races / Koch takes Kyle council seat
Hays County, News
Democrats win Hays County JP races / Koch takes Kyle council seat
By Exsar.Arguello 
November 6, 2018
UPDATE – 1:00 a.m.  A pair of incumbent Democrats secured their spots on the bench in the Pct. 2 and 5 Justice of the Peace races Tuesday.   Beth Smith, who has served as the Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace for over 20 years, defeated Republican James Kohler by a wide 28 percent margin, according to uno...
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Letters to the Editor
Apologies
By Staff Report 
March 8, 2017
We, Commissioner Mark Jones and Constable James Kohler, would like to thank Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Beth Smith and K Friese and Associates for their kind donations and apologize for leaving them off of the initial list. We would also like to thank, again, all of the businesses and individuals th...
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Letters to the Editor
An open letter to James Kohler
By Staff Report 
December 29, 2016
We are writing to thank you for the time and love you shared with our town and community while serving as a Hays County Constable. Your dedication to your community has been shown in so many ways. You were always ready to support our schools and students by being avalable to help individuals or grou...
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Change on the way for Pct. 2 constable
Hays County
Change on the way for Pct. 2 constable
By Moses Leos III 
November 22, 2016
Current Kyle Police officer Michael Torres knew his race with longtime Hays County Pct. 2 Constable incumbent James Kohler was up in the air Nov. 8. In fact, it wasn’t until 11 p.m. on election night that Torres knew he had ousted Kohler, who had served as the Pct. 2 constable for 38 years, by 111 v...
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Hays County
Levity rises in Pct. 2 Constable debate
By Staff Report 
October 12, 2016
By Samantha Smith Monday’s Hays County Precinct 2 Constable debate between incumbent James Kohler and candidate Michael Torres brought the audience to laughter amidst the sincerity of the event. Both candidates had an opportunity to introduce themselves before the moderator asked any questions, with...
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Cutler beats Ratliff for GOP Sheriff pick
By Staff Report 
March 2, 2016
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...
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Candidate questionnaires for Hays County Constable, Pct. 2: James Kohler
By Staff Report 
February 18, 2016
James Kohler ,  incumbent 1. Why am I running for office? To take care of the youth and the people in my precinct in Hays Co.  2. What are your thoughts on open carry? Makes no difference to me.  3. Why do you think you’d make a good constable if elected. I’m the best man for the job and I’ve been h...
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Sheriff, precinct commissioner candidates speak at primary debate
By Staff Report 
February 10, 2016
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...
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Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
Buda, Hays County, News
Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
By Brittany Kelley 
April 30, 2025
BUDA — After discovering that her son’s former teacher was arrested for public intoxication, Christina Nichols was left wishing Hays CISD did more to ...
Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road
Breaking News, Hays County, Kyle, ...
Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road
By Staff Report 
March 18, 2025
KYLE – The Kyle Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred at approximately 2 a.m. March 18 on southbound IH-35 near Yarringto...
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
Hays County, News
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
By Staff Report 
April 2, 2025
AUSTIN — A joint investigation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Antonio Poli...
Three-car collision leaves one dead
Dripping Springs, Main, News
Three-car collision leaves one dead
By Staff Report 
March 12, 2025
DRIPPING SPRINGS – A three-car collision left a 79-year-old woman dead March 1. At approximately 6:45 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS...
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Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
Breaking News, Dripping Springs, Hays County, ...
Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
By Staff Report 
April 30, 2025
SAN MARCOS — Hays County District Judge Sherri K. Tibbe sentenced Kevin McLean, 33, to a total of 60 years in prison April 29; McLean entered a plea o...
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