Staff Report Hot and dry conditions across the state of Texas will create high wildfire potential through the weekend, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Continued triple-digit temperatures and dry conditions will reduce the moisture in vegetation across the landscape, increasing the possibi...

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY - Summer is underway, even though the official start of the season is not until mid-June. The US National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio Texas placed Hays County under a Heat Advisory from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 6. Those planning to spend prolonged perio...

By Megan Wehring  While Central Texas has seen a spotty wildfire season, officials say the state is not in the clear yet.  "When we start getting our 100-degree weather that we have been missing. It’s going to dry out really quick. With all of the growth, because of all of the rain, we could have a ...

By Megan Wehring   Nothing sounds cooler than lying by a river or swimming pool in the Texas summer heat.   But before soaking up the sun, there are some precautions that people should take to protect their skin.   “We are getting into the warmer months,” said Dr. Erica Stevens of Baylor Scott & Whi...

By Sahar Chmais After a year of lockdown and cancelled events, the city of Buda is bringing life back to its residents through a variety of occasions. Residents will get to reconnect, shop and enjoy the arts outdoors through planned activities in May, June and July. Here is a list of events coming t...

By Samantha Smith As Central Texas nears the “dog days of summer,” residents are faced with the ageless debate over sunscreen usage and what really matters when it comes to sun protection.  According to Dr. Ammar Ahmed M.D., a dermatologist at Seton Medical Center Hays, there are a few important poi...

T he kids are home all summer. It’s hot. Money is tight. Patience is wearing thin. What is a parent to do? Check out our list of summertime fun activities. We bet you will find something on the list that gets you out of the house and spending a fun day – or evening – with the kiddos.  These activiti...