Ratliff says lie detector proves he didn’t injure former wife
Former Sheriff Tommy Ratliff says he never caused his ex-wife to suffer broken bones and a concussion and that he can prove it.
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Uncovered documents cast doubt on Ratliff’s assault denial
Confronted during a debate in October 2010 with the explosive allegation that he had seriously injured his ex-wife during an attack more than 20 years ago, then-Sheriff Tommy Ratliff called the claim “a complete lie” and said the accuser should be ashamed.
Court delivers election maps for Texas House, Congress
Hays County ended up divided between congressional districts in a new redistricting maps unveiled today by a panel of federal judges in San Antonio. The map appear to set off a showdown between U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, who said this afternoon he would run in District 35, and former San Marcos Mayor Susan Narvaiz, who has already announced her intention to run for that seat. Narvaiz faces a primary opponent in San Marcos resident Rob Roark.
Contested San Marcos development retooled
San Marcos residents who opposed a major Sessom Drive development because it required rezoning single-family properties to make way for more apartments can declare victory.
Conley’s appointment might draw more road funds to Hays County
Hays County Precinct 3 Commissioner Will Conley has been elected chair of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s board, becoming the first person who doesn’t hail from Austin or Travis County to lead the powerful regional group.
In quest for water, Kyle to drill deeper than Edwards Aquifer
The city of Kyle is looking to drill a test well in the lower Trinity Aquifer in an effort to buy time before a much more costly longer-term supply is needed for the burgeoning Austin exurb.
Bar, B&B clash in San Marcos
The owners of Crystal River Inn, a fixture of San Marcos tourism for more than a quarter century, say they are struggling to keep the bed and breakfast in business after a trendy open-air bar started up next door.
Hays GOP incumbents gear up for re-election bids
GOP elected officials seeking to keep their positions in next March’s primary and next November’s general elections include Pct. 4 Constable Ron Hood, Pct. 5 Constable Matt Mancillas (not pictured), Pct. 3 Constable Darrell Ayres, Sheriff Gary Cutler, Pct. 3 Commissioner Will Conley and Tax Assessor Collector Luanne Caraway.
Cedar Park thumps Hays 42-0 in area playoff matchup
By JASON GORDON Hays couldn’t repeat the magical act it performed two weeks ago. After the Rebels stunned the Central Texas football world with an upset of then-undefeated state power Smithson Valley in their regular-season finale, Cedar Park showed Hays exactly why it is ranked No. 5 in Class 4A and picked by many to [...]
Rebels are comeback kids in playoff win against Brennan
By JASON GORDON SCHERTZ-The Rebels turned a football game in which they looked down and out into another thrilling victory by the time the final seconds ticked away. Hays turned the ball over four times, but it was San Antonio Brennan’s miscues late that gave the Rebs a chance to win. Hays took full [...]
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