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HCSO arrests capital murder suspect for family violence, violating bond
Kyle, News
HCSO arrests capital murder suspect for family violence, violating bond
September 20, 2023
KYLE — An 18-year-old Austin man was arrested on Sept. 8 for several warrants issued by the court, including capital murder, according to Hays County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Jeff Jordan. This is Isaac Nathan Arispe’s fifth arrest since 2022. He faces the following charges: capital murder, murder, aggr...
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Kyle Police: Man found dead after hit and run
Kyle, Main...
Kyle Police: Man found dead after hit and run
September 6, 2023
KYLE — At approximately 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4, the Kyle Police Department responded to the 23000 block of IH-35 for reports of a welfare concern involving a male lying in the grassy median. Shortly after arrival, Kyle police officers located a deceased male with extensive injuries, identified as...
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Residents invited to Hays County Emergency Preparedness Fair
Community, Hays County...
Residents invited to Hays County Emergency Preparedness Fair
‘We're trying to reach out to a multitude of different age groups and help them be better prepared in any walk of life’
By Megan Navarro 
August 30, 2023
HAYS COUNTY — With the floods, winter freezes and disastrous wildfires that Hays County has experienced over the last several years, residents are encouraged now more than ever to have a plan in place in the case of an emergency. The 6th Annual Hays County Emergency Preparedness Fair is all about ce...
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Kyle leaders talk past, present, future at State of the City
Business, Community...
Kyle leaders talk past, present, future at State of the City
Tesla, St. David's set eyes on Kyle
August 30, 2023
This article has been updated to reflect a change from Alliance Industrial to Alliance Regional Water Authority. KYLE — At the State of the City luncheon held on Tuesday, Aug. 22, hosted by the Kyle Chamber of Commerce, city leaders provided updates to constituents about the progress that has occurr...
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UPDATED: Shooting involving off-duty Kyle Police officer under investigation
Breaking News, Hays County...
UPDATED: Shooting involving off-duty Kyle Police officer under investigation
By Staff Report 
August 26, 2023
(Editor's Note: This story was updated at 9:51 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30) SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Police Department, with the assistance of the Texas Rangers, is investigating a shooting that injured an off-duty Kyle Police Department officer. At approximately 12:12 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, S...
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Law enforcement launches crime information portal
Buda, Community...
Law enforcement launches crime information portal
August 23, 2023
HAYS COUNTY — Residents and visitors can now access crime and arrest data for all of Hays County on one platform, called Citizens Connect. Hosted by Tyler Technologies, the system is the first in Texas to create a system in which all law enforcement agencies can share data, according to a Hays Count...
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Kyle City Council holds budget workshop
Kyle, Main...
Kyle City Council holds budget workshop
By Natalie Frels 
August 2, 2023
KYLE — At its budget workshop on Saturday, July 29, Kyle City Council heard updates to the ongoing proposal for FY 2023-24. The meeting was one of many to be held before adopting the budget in October. City Manager Bryan Langley presented key points on the proposed budget to the council including ch...
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Former band director gets 30 years for child porn
Breaking News, Buda...
Former band director gets 30 years for child porn
By Natalie Frels, Brittany Kelley 
July 27, 2023
SAN MARCOS — A former band director at Dahlstrom Middle School was sentenced to 30 years in state prison on Tuesday, July 25 following a plea agreement. Tyler Townsend, 33, of Buda, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of possession of child pornography, a third-degree felony, and seven counts of invasive vi...
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Kyle cuts ribbon on Public Safety Center
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Kyle cuts ribbon on Public Safety Center
July 26, 2023
KYLE — The saying goes, "Everything is bigger in Texas," and the city of Kyle proved it with the opening of its new, 64,000-square-foot Public Safety Center located on Kohlers Crossing. On Thursday, July 20, the two-story facility was opened following residents’ approval of Proposition A in the Nove...
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Hays County jury returns a 35-year sentence for aggravated assault of public servant
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Hays County jury returns a 35-year sentence for aggravated assault of public servant
July 19, 2023
SAN MARCOS — A Hays County jury found Elias Villareal, 63, guilty of aggravated assault against a public servant and resisting arrest with a deadly weapon on Wednesday, July 12. Judge Gary Steel gave him a sentence of 35 years. The evidence showed that on Feb. 20, 2022, Kyle Police Department respon...
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Hays CISD adopts new attendance policy
Buda, Education...
Hays CISD adopts new attendance policy
‘We don't see the kids as a number, but the way the state funds education, they see them as a number’
September 20, 2023
BUDA — Parents across Hays CISD are divided over the district’s new attendance policy, which states that a student could be unenrolled if they are abs...
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Hays CISD substitute teacher gets 10 years probation for assault of student
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Hays CISD substitute teacher gets 10 years probation for assault of student
By Staff Report HAYS COUNTY 
September 27, 2023
SAN MARCOS — A former Hays CISD substitute teacher was sentenced Sept. 18 before Judge Sherri K. Tibbe to 10 years in state prison, suspended for 10 y...
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TXB celebrates grand opening in Kyle
Kyle, News
TXB celebrates grand opening in Kyle
September 27, 2023
With the Kyle Chamber of Commerce, TXB (or Texas Born) celebrated its grand opening at 145 Lehman Road in Kyle on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The family of r...
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Kyle Police Department arrests five people in human smuggling operation
Breaking News, Kyle...
Kyle Police Department arrests five people in human smuggling operation
By Staff Report KYLE 
September 20, 2023
KYLE — Five people were arrested in a human smuggling case in Kyle.  On Sunday, Sept. 17, the Kyle Police Department dispatch received a call at appro...
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Austin woman pleads guilty to attempted murder, assault of corrections officer
Main, News...
Austin woman pleads guilty to attempted murder, assault of corrections officer
Judge sentences 21-year-old Gaytan to 25 years in prison, 10 years probation, capital murder charge dismissed
By Natalie Frels 
September 20, 2023
SAN MARCOS — A 21-year-old Austin woman pleaded guilty to attempted murder, a first-degree felony, and assault of a public servant, a third-degree fel...
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