EMS building coming to Wimberley

Community, News, Wimberley

megan.wehring, on October 7, 2020

By Megan Wehring

WIMBERLEY — Community donations can go a long way. Wimberley Emergency Medical Services (EMS) learned this lesson after a new 8,000 square-foot facility is expected to be completed by Oct.15.

Wimberley EMS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies heavily on public support to continue providing essential services. It is an independent service dispatched by the Hays County Sheriff’s Department and works with the Wimberley Volunteer Fire Department and South Hays Fire Departm...

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

Arrested for a good cause

Hays Free Press publisher Ashley Kontnier was arrested by Hays County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, Dec. 1. According to the Brown Santa judge, the ...

December 6, 2023

Community, Kyle, Main, News

KPD on track for record overtime expenses

Mayor: Spending may lead to tax increase in next budget season Kyle — In a discussion of Proposition F — a measure approved by voters regarding a poli...

March 15, 2023

Hays County

South Hays Fire ready to hire paid responders

HAYS COUNTY – Population growth and staffing shortages have led South Hays Fire Department to convert from an all-volunteer to combination agency — th...

January 11, 2023

Community, Dripping Springs, News

Fires crews battled large wildfire near Dripping Springs

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – Over a span of four days, fire crews and first responders throughout the region helped battle a wildfire at ...

July 13, 2022

Buda, News

Buda assault, death inquiry continues

Staff Report BUDA — An investigation continues after a man was found dead and a woman was injured in Buda last month. At approximately 6:10 p....

December 15, 2021

Community

Ken Strange named Patriot of the Year

Ken Strange, who has served on the Wimberley ISD school board and ran for the legislature, was recently named Patriot of the Year at the annual Wimber...

September 18, 2019

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...

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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...

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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