HAYS COUNTY — As the county grows, Austin-based company MileStone Community Builders has approached multiple government entities with proposals for subdivisions including Hays Commons, located at FM 1626 and Carpenter Lane in Manchaca. The preliminary plan was presented to Hays County Commissioners ...

HAYS COUNTY — The November election brought some new faces to several Hays County government offices, thus, the time for one county commissioner has come to an end. During his final commissioners court meeting on Dec. 20, Pct. 2 commissioner Mark Jones was honored for his years of service on the dai...

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY – Members of the project teams celebrated the completion of FM 1626 and FM 967 improvements on Tuesday, Oct. 25 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.   The event featured remarks from Hays County commissioners Mark Jones (Pct. 2) and Walt Smith (Pct. 4), city of Buda Mayor Lee Urb...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — The Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) has fined Hays County Pct. 2 commissioner Mark Jones $500 for two campaign violations.   The TEC found credible evidence of violations of Sections 253.031 and 254.063 of the Election Code.   Jones, who is running for Hays County Ju...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — Three hopeful county leaders gathered with members of the community to discuss their expertise and goals if elected to office.   The Buda Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum during its monthly luncheon on Oct. 12. Participating in the forum were Ruben...

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY – The Hays County Commissioners Court discussed a letter sent by the Travis County Commissioners Court opposing the completion of the State Highway 45 expansion project.   On Aug. 30, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved a $2.5 million engineering and design cont...

STAFF REPORT   HAYS COUNTY – Members of the Hays County Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission (POSAC) received recognition on Tuesday, Sept. 21, by the Hays County Commissioners Court for their efforts and contributions to the 2020 Parks and Open Space Bond program. Under the program, which consi...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — An issue as complex as housing insecurity can’t be solved alone, but a local nonprofit and many members of the community are working together to find solutions.   H.O.M.E (Homeless Outreach Mitigation Emergency) Center of Central Texas is a nonprofit coalition base...

By Brittany Anderson Correction: KASZ received $200,000 from the county, not $20,000, as previously written in the headline and first paragraph.  KYLE — The local senior activity center is continuing to grow, both in its membership and meeting space. The Kyle Area Senior Zone (KASZ) received a $200,...

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 ...