Buda ASR bill heads to Gov’s desk

Buda, News

Moses Leos III, on June 5, 2019

Buda’s multi-year quest for legislation aimed at allowing the storage of fresh water in the Edward’s Aquifer for later use is now in the hands of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

On May 22, Senate Bill 483, authored by State Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels) and co-sponsored by State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood), was approved by a 142-2-2 vote by the Texas House. State Rep. Cole Hefner (R-Mount Pleasant) and State Rep. Candy Noble (R-Allen) were the dissenting votes. In April, SB 483 pa...

Kyle, Main, News

Kyle mayor speaks on city growth, future development

KYLE — Kyle hosted its inaugural City Fest on Oct. 19, where Mayor Travis Mitchell delivered the State of the City address to community members. Accor...

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Buda, News

Buda City Council approves fiscal year 2024 amendment

BUDA — At its Sept. 3 meeting, Buda City Council approved a third amendment for the fiscal year 2024, with a 3% increase in revenue and a 1% decrease ...

September 11, 2024

Buda, Main, News

Buda calls special, general elections for November

BUDA — During its Aug. 6 meeting, Buda City Council unanimously approved an order for both a special and general election, to be held on Tuesday, Nov....

August 14, 2024

Kyle, News

Casar gives $1M to Kyle for reclaimed water system

KYLE — On Thursday, July 18, 35th Congressional District Representative Greg Casar awarded the city of Kyle just under $1 million in approved funding ...

July 24, 2024

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Alliance Regional Water Authority begins construction on final pipeline in Kyle

KYLE — The city of Kyle is one step closer to securing a future water supply as the Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA) begins construction on th...

June 26, 2024

Buda, Main, News

Buda City Council approves Persimmon after multi-year discussion

BUDA — After years of debate and discussions, Buda City Council unanimously approved the annexation of 762.244 acres into the city’s extraterritorial ...

June 26, 2024

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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...

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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 ...

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...

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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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