HAYS COUNTY — Hays County recently issued a statement regarding the in-custody death of Joshua Wright at the hands of Hays County Jail Corrections Officer Isaiah Garcia, specifically regarding the release of his body camera footage — an act requested by the Wright family and County Judge Ruben Becer...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — Property owned by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra is subject to tax liens against more than $1.2 million in back taxes, according to information obtained by the Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch. Federal documents, filed with the Hays County Clerk’s Office, suggest Jud...

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 – It’s no secret that the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter and animal shelters across the state have been dealing with overcapacity. Hays County is hoping to relieve that burden.   Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra met with Dr. Sara Pizano and Team Shelter USA to dream a...

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...

By Megan Wehring WIMBERLEY -- The Hays County Sheriff's Office brought a suspect into custody after responding to an isolated incident Wednesday in Wimberley. According to Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra, the suspect was armed with a rifle and revolver near the 4800 block of Mount Sharp Road on Wedn...

Staff Report   HAYS COUNTY – Hays County is working to become more film-friendly.   After returning from the Texas Film Commission Conference earlier this year, Anita Collins, executive assistant to the county judge, brought several recommendations including creating a film advisory board – which ha...

By Megan Wehring   HAYS COUNTY – Amid staffing issues, Hays County entered an agreement to house overflow inmates.   With a 4-1 vote on Aug. 16, the Hays County commissioners court approved an Intergovernmental Inmate Housing Agreement between Hays County, Haskell County, and LaSalle Corrections Wes...

By Ashley Kontnier People of all backgrounds, sizes and abilities flooded downtown Kyle Saturday for the inaugural Beat the Heat 5K. The Kyle Professional Firefighters Association (Local 4567) and the Kyle Fire Department hosted their first ever 5K this past weekend, with the help of local nonprofit...

By Amira Van Leeuwen   HAYS COUNTY –The Hays County commissioners were briefed on the county’s voting locations on Tuesday.   Hays County will have 14 polling locations for early voting and 40 for Election Day, according to Elections Administrator Jennifer Doinoff (formerly Anderson). Voters can rep...