Editorials

Staff Report on September 13, 2017

It’s real

Congressman Lamar Smith, Chair of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, has long been a denier of climate change and mankind’s involvement in accelerating the warming of the climate.

Congressman, you don’t believe in climate change?

Two words for you:

Harvey
Irma

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Hays County, News

CERT volunteers support Hays County first responders in disasters

HAYS COUNTY — One local organization has been the backbone of aiding first responders when they are assisting in emergency situations. The Hays County...

September 6, 2023

News

On the ballot

A rundown of the 10 proposed Constitutional amendments Texans will decide 10 amendments to the Texas Constitution on Nov. 5, and ahead of the election...

October 16, 2019

Editorials, Opinions

Tell Congress newsprint tariffs threaten your paper … and you

Do you rely on your local newspaper to keep up with how your tax dollars are being spent? If so, tell your congressman you don’t want a new tari...

June 13, 2018

Buda, Kyle

Top Hays Free Press News Stories of 2017

Kyle, Buda weather impact from Harvey Downed trees and flooded streets was the extent of the impact seen around parts of Buda and Kyle as Hays County ...

January 3, 2018

News

More hats tossed into the ring for TX-21

Interest in an already crowded race for the open 21st Congressional District seat continues to grow after a former San Marcos city official and a curr...

November 15, 2017

News

Isaac announces run for Congress

State Representative Jason Isaac today announced his candidacy for U.S. Congressional District 21. “During my four terms in the Texas Legislatur...

November 9, 2017

Buda, Community, Dripping Springs, ...

Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024

The 2024 General Election is Nov. 5. Barton Publications reached out to local candidates to answer questions about their races. Not all returned the questionnaire.

By Staff Report

October 16, 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...

Breaking News, Hays County, News

November 2024 Election Coverage

By Staff Report

November 5, 2024

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...

Breaking News, Hays County, Main, ...

Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

By Staff Report

October 28, 2024

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 ...

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 ...

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