Gov. Abbott signs lifesaving bill

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

Staff Report, on June 9, 2021

by Zofia Reyes

Governor Greg Abbott recently passed a bill that is geared toward getting more Texans tested for colorectal cancer – an effort that is expected to save thousands of lives.

Senate Bill 1028 was passed by Abbott on June 4, and was created in order to provide accessible and affordable colorectal cancer testing for Texans ages 45 and up. Organizations such as Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) have been advocating ...

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Abbott directs TEA to create new Chief Of School Safety And Security Position

Staff Report TEXAS -- Following the tragedy that struck Robb Elementary School in Uvalde last month, Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter on June 9 directin...

June 10, 2022

Hays County, News

Doggett to no longer run in Hays, District 35 open seat

By Sahar Chmais Update: According to the Federal Election Commission, four candidates have already filed a financial report for House District 35, all...

November 8, 2021

Community, Dripping Springs, Education

DSISD board discusses remote instruction learning per SB15

By Brittany Anderson A resolution regarding remote learning was presented by Dr. Karen Kidd, Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Innovation, at ...

September 22, 2021

COVID-19, Hays County

COVID hospitalizations create dangerous shortages

By Sahar Chmais The hospital entrance is deceptive; aside from COVID screening questions, everything is normal and calm. But behind the main doors, es...

August 31, 2021

COVID-19, News

Texas Supreme Court temporarily allows school mask mandates to remain

By Erin Douglas and Joshua Fetcher This story is by the Texas Tribune. The Texas Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for school districts to requi...

August 20, 2021

COVID-19, Hays County, News

J&J efficacy against delta variant in question

By Sahar Chmais Based on a preliminary study, the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine may not be as effective in protecting against the Delta and L...

July 26, 2021

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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