Category archives for: Hays County

New pecking order: Kyle City Council reclaims dais

New pecking order: Kyle City Council reclaims dais

Kyle’s newly elected mayor and two new councilmembers flexed their political muscle in their first meeting since taking their oaths of office, voting to push City Manager Tom Mattis off the dais and onto a side table with the rest of the administrative staff.

State chokes on EPA regs

State chokes on EPA regs

Hays County officials, along with other governments in the region, are considering a statement in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed stricter air quality standards, but seeking wiggle room to come into compliance.

New digs in Buda: Upgrades in City Hall

The city of Buda will spend $290,000 to upgrade City Hall and renovate the Houston Street building that will house the Buda Police Department and other city offices, councilmembers voted unanimously at last Wednesday’s meeting.

County regulations favor developers

County regulations favor developers

The Hays County Commissioners Court is expected to consider a two-month moratorium on re-subdividing lots while its staff reviews what some consider a loophole that benefits developers.

May election: Few throw in their hats

May election: Few throw in their hats

On the heels of fiercely fought primary battles for county and statewide races last month, five unopposed candidates will cruise into office in the May 8 municipal and school races, which will feature just one contested election in Kyle and one for the Hays school board.

Crime Briefs

Man shot in carjacking near Buda • 17 travel trailers hit in Buda • Investigation continues in east side break-in • Motorcycle stolen in Buda

Police station planned for Buda

Former Buda Patrol Chief Bo Kidd will return to his role as top law enforcement official in Buda, city officials announced this week.

Out of coma, Gabriel continues long road to recovery

More than five months after Justin Gabriel fell 25 feet into an Austin creek bed and lay unconscious until being discovered 14 hours later, the former Hays High School track star is out of his coma and on the long road to recovery.

Crime Briefs

Jaguar stolen from Buda • Buda, Kyle apartments robbed

Primed after the primaries: Barton and Cobb to vie for County Judge

Hays County Democrats took the rare step of deposing a countywide incumbent officeholder, replacing County Judge Elizabeth Sumter on the ticket with Pct. 2 Commissioner Jeff Barton in Tuesday’s primary election.

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