Buda couple arrested on murder charges

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katie.burrell on January 9, 2019

By Katie Burrell and Moses Leos III

A Buda area couple was charged with murder Dec. 18 in connection with a July incident that left an Austin man dead in their home.

Mark James Stevens, 38, and Jeanette Lauralee Stevens, 38, were booked into the Hays County Jail on felony murder charges related to the death of Brandon Lamont Fontenette, 26.

Fontenette

According to an arrest affidavit magistrated by Hays County Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Beth Smith, authorities were originally dispatched July 2...

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Justice of the Peace Pct. 2, Pl. 2 opens

KYLE — The Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 2 court, located at 5458 FM 2770 in Kyle, opened to the public on Monday, Feb. 5. The new court was ...

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Hays County Commissioners Court approves new justice of the peace

HAYS COUNTY — At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court presented an item to approve the creation of a new justice court. Commission...

August 23, 2023

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Deaths under investigation

Staff Report KYLE — The Kyle Police Department (KPD) is investigating two deaths inside a residence in the 300 block of Tower Drive. On Thursda...

June 29, 2022

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Local March 1 primary results

Staff Report Finalized local election results following the March 1 primary are in, but some candidates are still in the running and will be on the No...

March 9, 2022

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Incumbent Beth Smith announce run for Justice of the Peace , Pct. 2

Judge Beth Smith, the 23-year incumbent in JP Pct.2, has filed for reelection. She brings to the table not only proven integrity, fairness, and commun...

February 2, 2022

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Political landscape changes with voter redistricting

by Cyndy Slovak-Barton With the March Democratic and Republican primaries just around the corner, some voters might be looking for familiar names &nda...

January 26, 2022

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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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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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