AUSTIN — The Public Utility Commission issued a Preliminary Order for a formal complaint filed against Aqua Texas by the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association (TESPA), which refers the matter to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for a full evidentiary hearing. In the spring...

HAYS COUNTY  —   The Hays County Commissioners Court recently approved an interlocal agreement that will be directed toward protecting the county’s invaluable natural resources. At its Feb. 27 meeting, the commissioners unanimously approved the county judge to execute an interlocal agreement among H...

WIMBERLEY — For more than 30 years, Wimberley Crisis Bread Basket has been committed to helping neighbors by providing food and encouragement. The idea started back in 1986, when it was registered as a 501(c)(3) organization called Crisis Breadbasket. To help address food insecurity in the Wimberley...

WIMBERLEY — Wimberley has been named the Dark Sky Place of the Year by DarkSky International, an award that acknowledges the commitment to protecting and preserving the natural wonder of the night sky. According to a news release, the awards are dedicated to honoring outstanding contributors in the ...

STAFF REPORT   WIMBERLEY – Wimberley ISD is introducing community member school safety watch teams at all four campuses.   The program will be open to all Wimberley Valley community members, including WISD parents and other citizens. Participants in the program will be required to receive two-to-thr...

By Megan Wehring   HAYS COUNTY – Dripping Springs and Wimberley Valley are among the six areas in Texas that are classified as certified International Dark Sky Communities.   To protect the billions of migratory birds that fly over the state annually, the Lights Out Texas campaign is encouraging all...