Promoting the ‘Undertold’: ‘Undertold Marker’ applications available Sept. 1

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

Staff Report, on September 2, 2020

HAYS COUNTY – More than 150 historical markers dot Hays County, including Major Edward Burleson Homestead on Lime Kiln Road, San Marcos, dedicated in 1962, the first year of the program. The latest, the William B. Travis League, awarded in July 2020, will be placed on FM 150 south of Driftwood.

The signs record the history of the county and are valuable aids for education and heritage tourism. The markers are the property of the Texas Historical Commission (THC), which began the program in ...

Community, Hays County, News

Hays County Historical commission recognized for distinguished award

Judge Ruben Becerra stands with Linda Coker, the chair of the Hays County Historical Commission (HCHC), on July 11 with a distinguished award from the...

July 19, 2023

Dripping Springs, News

Historic Rambo Masonic Lodge No. 426 to get upgrades following $21K grant

DRIPPING SPRINGS — With the help of a $21,795 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC), Rambo Ma...

June 28, 2023

Community, Hays County, Kyle, News

Westbrook serves as voice for many groups

By Megan Wehring After successfully coordinating a Black History Month program as a young teen, Vanessa Westbrook found her voice as a leader for marg...

February 10, 2021

Community, Development, Kyle, News

Downtown Kyle revival in the works

By Megan Wehring KYLE — A downtown square with the hustle and bustle of new retail establishments and restaurants has been long overdue for the ...

November 5, 2020

Buda, Community, Hays County, Kyle, News

Kyle mayor sets his sights on renaming Rebel Road

The slow disassociation of the Hays CISD from the Confederacy has gone on for almost two decades, with the last major step taken in 2015 when “D...

June 17, 2020

Hays County, News

Hays County Historical Commission Chair Kate Johnson given Leadership Award

Submitted Report The Texas Historical Commission presented Hays County Historical Commission Chair Kate Johnson with the John Ben Shepperd County Hist...

February 19, 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...

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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