Hispanic population rises 41% in Hays County

Hays County

Moses Leos III on June 28, 2017

Nearly 80,000 people made up the Hispanic population in Hays County in 2016, which constituted a 41 percent rise since the 2010 Census.

That figure, part of newly released Census Bureau estimates, followed the trend of a rapidly growing Hispanic population in Texas and the United States.

Pauline Anton, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) in Buda, says the numbers show what many in the community have known for some time.

“We’ve bee...

Breaking News, Buda, Business, Hays County, News

US Foods to expand Buda facility

BUDA — US Foods, one of the nation’s leading foodservice distributors, announced plans to expand its operations in Buda, adding 165 jobs and investing...

November 21, 2024

Breaking News, Hays County, Kyle, Main, News

Mark Anthony Briones sentenced to life without parole for murdering an infant

SAN MARCOS - Mark Anthony Briones, 34, of Kyle was convicted of capital murder for the June 2022 murder of infant Annalyne Fridley Benavides. Judge Br...

November 7, 2024

Breaking News, Hays County, News

November 2024 Election Coverage

These are the unofficial Nov. 5 election results as of 11:13 p.m, with all 58 polling locations reporting. Results will remain unofficial until canvas...

November 5, 2024

Columns, Opinions

GSMP endorses Hays, Caldwell road bonds

The Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) has officially endorsed the proposed $440 million Hays County road bond package and the $150 million Caldwel...

October 30, 2024

Breaking News, Hays County, Main, News

Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

Note: This story has been updated as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to include Tanner Neidhardt's statement. Note: This story has been updated as of 2 ...

October 28, 2024

Buda, Community, Dripping Springs, Hays County, Kyle, Main, Meet The Candidates, News, San Marcos, Wimberley

Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024

CANDIDATES FOR HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Hipolito (R) What is the number one crime-related issue that needs an immediate plan of action from the nex...

October 16, 2024

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Pedophile sentenced to life without parole

By Staff Report

October 4, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Christopher Lee Head, 36, was sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, by visiting Judge Glenn Devlin on Oct. 4. A...

Breaking News, Hays County, Main, ...

Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

By Brittany Kelley

October 31, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Four Hays County property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Hays County Commissioners Court regarding the almost $440 million road ...

Breaking News, Kyle, Main, ...

Kyle Police arrests Texas State University students in theft of Halloween decorations

By Staff Report

October 25, 2024

KYLE – Ten Texas State University students were apprehended early Friday, Oct. 25 following a report of stolen Halloween decorations on Hometown Parkw...

Main, News, Wimberley

Former Wimberley ISD teacher sues district, sheriff, district attorney’s office

By Ashley Kontnier

October 30, 2024

WIMBERLEY — After more than 20 years of teaching at traditionally underserved schools, David Schachter began the 2022-23 school year with a fresh star...

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Hays County to hold open houses for 2024 road bond

By Staff Report

October 9, 2024

SAN MARCOS — The community is invited to participate in open house meetings across the county to learn more about Proposition A — a road bond package ...

Stay tuned with us