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Casar gives $1M to Kyle for reclaimed water system
Kyle, News
Casar gives $1M to Kyle for reclaimed water system
By Brittany Kelley 
July 24, 2024
KYLE — On Thursday, July 18, 35th Congressional District Representative Greg Casar awarded the city of Kyle just under $1 million in approved funding to expand the reclaimed water system. The reclaimed water system began in February 2023 after congressman Lloyd Doggett secured $2 million in federal ...
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Community mourns loss of public servant
Kyle, Main, News
Community mourns loss of public servant
By Brittany Kelley 
August 9, 2023
“A lot of people speak and want to do things, but then there are a lot of people who do things,” said former senator Gonzalo Barrientos. “She did things.” ——— Friend, mentor, family, bright, strong and intelligent are all words that have been used to describe the late Sandra Tenorio. Born and raised...
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Kyle approves $2M in federal funds for water project
Kyle, Main, News
Kyle approves $2M in federal funds for water project
By Natalie Frels 
February 28, 2023
KYLE — In an effort to meet the demands of growth and recycle water resources, Kyle City Council unanimously voted to approve $2 million for the water reclamation project on Tuesday, Feb. 21. On Feb. 14, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) announced that he secured $2 million in direct fede...
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Kyle hosts Heroes Memorial Park ceremony on 9/11
Kyle, News
Kyle hosts Heroes Memorial Park ceremony on 9/11
By Staff Report 
September 14, 2022
By Amira Van Leeuwen Clarification- It has been brought to our attention that this story appeared to suggest that the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award given to Michael Tobias came from the city of Kyle. In fact, the award is given by the State of Texas. KYLE — Patriotism filled the morning ...
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Political landscape changes with voter redistricting
Buda, Community, Dripping Springs, ...
Political landscape changes with voter redistricting
By cyndy 
January 26, 2022
by Cyndy Slovak-Barton With the March Democratic and Republican primaries just around the corner, some voters might be looking for familiar names – but with the new maps signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott following the 2020 Census, several will no longer be a part of Hays County. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Do...
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Doggett to no longer run in Hays, District 35 open seat
Hays County, News
Doggett to no longer run in Hays, District 35 open seat
By sahar.chmais 
November 8, 2021
By Sahar Chmais Update: According to the Federal Election Commission, four candidates have already filed a financial report for House District 35, all of which are from the Democratic party. These include: David Anderson, Eduardo Rodriguez, James Sasinowski and Claudia Zapata.  Redistricting plans a...
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Concerned family fears for undocumented Buda resident
Buda, News
Concerned family fears for undocumented Buda resident
By katie.burrell 
September 5, 2018
An undocumented Buda resident still in Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody officially had her first day in court earlier this month.  For the family of Janelie Rodriguez, 25, the fight to have her released from federal custody continues, as the worries about her condition grow. Chito ...
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New Uhland elementary school spurs memories of long ago
Education
New Uhland elementary school spurs memories of long ago
By Moses Leos III 
August 15, 2018
Clutched tightly in the hand of longtime Central Texan Buster Dale Saturday was a more than 70-year-old photo that spoke beyond its borders. Buster Dale Saturday displays a more than 70-year-old photo circa early 1940s, showing Dale with friends and relatives in a grade school photo at the long gone...
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Family advocates for undocumented Buda woman’s release
Buda, News
Family advocates for undocumented Buda woman’s release
By Moses Leos III 
July 25, 2018
Concerns about the welfare of an undocumented Buda woman in Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody is leading her family to advocate for her release. Buda resident Enrique Rodriguez worries that Janelie Rodriguez, his stepsister, isn’t receiving the proper medical treatment for mental is...
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Gerrymandered? Hold placed on redrawing of congressional district lines
By samanthsmith 
August 30, 2017
Changes to congressional district boundaries in Hays County may be coming after a federal court ruled they were gerrymandered in 2013 using “unconstitutional discrimination.” That decision came after a three-judge panel ruled Congressional District 35, represented by Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), along ...
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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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