HAYS COUNTY – Population growth and staffing shortages have led South Hays Fire Department to convert from an all-volunteer to combination agency — the last of its kind in the county to do so. “When I first got into the fire service, there would be 50 openings and 4,000 applicants,” said Robert Simo...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – Over a span of four days, fire crews and first responders throughout the region helped battle a wildfire at the Storm Ranch property off Gatlin Creek Road outside Dripping Springs.  The fire was 100% contained as of Saturday, July 9. The call came in around 3 p.m....

By Megan Wehring WIMBERLEY — Community donations can go a long way. Wimberley Emergency Medical Services (EMS) learned this lesson after a new 8,000 square-foot facility is expected to be completed by Oct.15. Wimberley EMS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies heavily on public support to continue pr...