Coyotes and other wildlife in Mountain City

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Pauline.Tom on July 10, 2019

Back when “Montage” started in 1997, frequently “a little city out in the country” appeared. Later, the term evolved into “a little city that’s still somewhat out in the country.”

Coyotes, roadrunners and raccoons count towards moving the meter towards “country.”

Ralph and Marcia McClendon, right smack dab in the middle of Live Oak Drive (for Mountain City, a busy street), came out to a gruesome sight Saturday morning. Right in the middle of th...

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

Buda, Business, Dripping Springs, Hays County, Kyle, News, San Marcos, Wimberley

State’s reopening hiked local sales tax revenues

By Anita Miller Whether it was “too early” or not, the reopening of the Texas economy in May has lead to healthy sales tax rebates for a n...

July 29, 2020

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...

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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 ...

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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