Another great year for Fire and Ice

Community

Pauline.Tom on November 1, 2017

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]ll aboard! At 4 p.m. on Saturday, the Ladybug Express made her inaugural run at Loving Mountain City’s Fire & Ice Festival, bringing a new dimension that literally expanded the event’s boundaries. Tickets sales at the barrel train station all went to Sudden Unexpected Death of a Child Foundation.

Ray and Janet Patterson created Ladybug Express in memory of their granddaughter, Brooklyn Rae Sowers. Creative Janet painted the adorable barrels into ladyb...

Community, Hays County, Kyle, News, San Marcos

Hays County ESD 9 to hold election to raise funds for EMS

HAYS COUNTY — As the area has experienced significant population growth over the past decade, the Board of Commissioners of Hays County Emergency Serv...

April 24, 2024

Buda, Dripping Springs, Hays County, Kyle, Main, News, San Marcos

Early voting winds down

HAYS COUNTY — Early voting for the May 6 election wrapped up on Tuesday, May 2. The ballot, which includes bonds for both Hays CISD and Dripping Sprin...

May 3, 2023

Community, Kyle, Main, News

KFD expands to meet demand

KYLE — It’s been 143 years since the Kyle Fire Department (KFD) was founded — the same year the city of Kyle was incorporated. But just as Kyle isn’t ...

May 3, 2023

Hays County, Main, News

Local EMS works to form union

‘Having a union gives employees a seat at the table’ HAYS COUNTY — To ensure that all voices are heard when decisions are made, some members of the Sa...

April 5, 2023

Buda, Community, Dripping Springs, Hays County, Kyle, San Marcos, Wimberley

Glimmers of hope twinkle from Mountain City’s annual Christmas decorations

By Sahar Chmais Settled in the quaint town of Mountain City are homes decorated from top to bottom for Christmas. This tradition is not only for res...

December 6, 2020

Columns, Community

Coronavirus, speed limits come to Mt. City

Mountain City has a 9th case of coronavirus. Still, only one has recovered. Sadly, two in Mountain City did not survive. The temporary speed limit ra...

August 19, 2020

Breaking News, Kyle, Main, ...

Kyle man arrested for possession of psychedelic drugs

By Staff Report

December 11, 2024

KYLE – Erich Spannhake, 38, of Kyle, was arrested Friday, Dec. 6 on multiple drug charges, including possession of approximately 14 pounds of psychede...

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 ...

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...

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