Roundabout puts roadblock in developer’s plans

Development, Dripping Springs, Hays County, News

megan.wehring, on May 17, 2021

By Megan Wehring

HAYS COUNTY — Several Dripping Springs residents disagree with new urban development brought in by Hays County, saying it could wither away the small town atmosphere.

When newcomers sign a contract on a house, some assume they will find a captivating main street just down the road. Matt Allison moved from Austin to Dripping Springs last year, thinking he knew the environment he was getting into. Allison’s family craved the cozy small-town charm. They were attracted...

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Hays County Commissioners Court authorizes preliminary development agreement for use of civic center property

SAN MARCOS — A new event center arena and a conference center with a full-service hotel could be making its way to Hays County. At its Dec. 3 meeting,...

December 11, 2024

Business, Community, Dripping Springs, News

Dripping Springs unveils Stars of Dripping Springs on Dec. 4

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The city of Dripping Springs is set to twinkle with creativity as it unveils its Stars of Dripping Springs, a city-wide public art...

November 26, 2024

Breaking News, Buda, Business, Hays County, News

US Foods to expand Buda facility

BUDA — US Foods, one of the nation’s leading foodservice distributors, announced plans to expand its operations in Buda, adding 165 jobs and investing...

November 21, 2024

Breaking News, Hays County, Kyle, Main, News

Mark Anthony Briones sentenced to life without parole for murdering an infant

SAN MARCOS - Mark Anthony Briones, 34, of Kyle was convicted of capital murder for the June 2022 murder of infant Annalyne Fridley Benavides. Judge Br...

November 7, 2024

Breaking News, Hays County, News

November 2024 Election Coverage

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...

November 5, 2024

Breaking News, Hays County, Main, News, San Marcos

Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

SAN MARCOS — Four Hays County property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Hays County Commissioners Court regarding the almost $440 million road ...

October 31, 2024

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Kyle man arrested for possession of psychedelic drugs

By Staff Report

December 11, 2024

KYLE – Erich Spannhake, 38, of Kyle, was arrested Friday, Dec. 6 on multiple drug charges, including possession of approximately 14 pounds of psychede...

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 ...

Breaking News, Kyle, Main, ...

Kyle Police arrests Texas State University students in theft of Halloween decorations

By Staff Report

October 25, 2024

KYLE – Ten Texas State University students were apprehended early Friday, Oct. 25 following a report of stolen Halloween decorations on Hometown Parkw...

Main, News, Wimberley

Former Wimberley ISD teacher sues district, sheriff, district attorney’s office

By Ashley Kontnier

October 30, 2024

WIMBERLEY — After more than 20 years of teaching at traditionally underserved schools, David Schachter began the 2022-23 school year with a fresh star...

Breaking News, Kyle, Main, ...

Kyle Police Department arrests 20-year-old in connection with fentanyl poisoning

By Megan Navarro

October 23, 2024

KYLE — The Kyle Police Department arrested Isaac Arroyos, 20, of San Marcos in connection with the fentanyl poisoning death of 19-year-old Edgard Esco...

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