Trails to connect from the capitol to the Alamo

Buda, Hays County, Kyle, News, San Marcos

sahar.chmais, on February 24, 2021

By Sahar Chmais

A large stretch of parkland is to be preserved from Austin to San Antonio, with Hays County sandwiched in between, connecting the metropolitan areas.

By the Texas Bicentennial in 2036, the Great Spring Project (GSP) connecting the state Capitol to the Alamo will be complete.

The GSP will acquire 18 miles of land between San Marcos, Kyle and Buda through the San Marcos Loop & Check Trail and the Emerald Crown Trail. This will connect to the Violet Crown Trail and eventually to Ba...

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Hays County moves forward with $440M road bond for November election

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved bringing a $440 million road bond to the November ballot at its Aug. 13 meeting...

August 21, 2024

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Volunteers needed for Great Texas River Cleanup in March

By Megan Wehring When Texans need an escape from the scorching summer heat, many travel to find a cool spot along the 90-mile San Marcos River. Protec...

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City, developers fight over effluent discharge rights

by Anita Miller Big changes are coming along the San Marcos River downstream from the city. FM 110, initially envisioned as an eastern loop around San...

October 28, 2020

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Kyle signs support for Emerald Crown Trail

Kyle, along with Hays County and neighboring cities, is signing on to support the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance (SMGA) and other park development agen...

August 21, 2019

Hays County

Happy Trails: County, cities plan for massive regional trail system

A 30-plus mile regional pedestrian trail extending from Austin to San Marcos could be in the works. The plan, through the efforts of Hays County, Buda...

January 17, 2018

Keeping track of traffic on the San Marcos River

By Kim Hilsenbeck How many people float on the San Marcos River during these dog days of summer? A lot, according to the River Watcher – a proje...

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Hays County Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting incident involving Wimberley student

By Staff Report

January 29, 2025

DRIFTWOOD — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting incident that took place at a Driftwood residence on Tuesday, Jan. 28. ...

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Car crashes into Koy restaurant

By Brittany Kelley

March 4, 2025

UPDATE: As of March 5, Koy Chinese & Sushi is back to normal operating hours and procedures, including taking dine-in, delivery and takeout orders. KY...

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Hays CISD employee no longer with district, following student incident

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February 12, 2025

KYLE — According to a news release from Hays CISD, a district staff member is no longer employed, following an incident that occurred at the end of th...

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Widow of man killed in car accident shares story

By Mikey Brown

February 26, 2025

KYLE — On Thursday, June 6, 2024, 52-year-old Timothy Wray was involved in a three car accident on IH-35 in Kyle, which resulted in his death. Nearly ...

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Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in sexual assault of a child, trafficking

By Staff Report

February 4, 2025

KYLE — On Dec. 12, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from Child Protective Services (CPS) in reference to a child sex assault vict...

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