Harrell Funeral Home acquires Putnam Funeral Home locations

Buda, Community, Kyle, News, San Marcos

Staff Report, on August 25, 2021

AUSTIN – Harrell Funeral Home has acquired Putnam Funeral Home & Crematory in Kingsland and Bertram, and Cremation Advocates by Putnam in Marble Falls.

“The decision to retire required that I find a successor with a love for people and a passion for service,” said Chris Putnam, former owner of Putnam Funeral Home. “I hand-selected Jason Harrell and Harrell Funeral Home to continue Putnam as an independent family-owned funeral organization. I have known Jason and his ...

Kyle, News, San Marcos

Jason Harrell is new president of Texas Funeral Directors Association

AUSTIN — At the 137th annual convention in Irving, the Texas Funeral Directors Association (TFDA) elected Jason Harrell as the president of the associ...

July 19, 2023

Business, Community

To have and to hold: Parting Stones, diamonds are latest innovations in cremation

By David White There is an alternative to taking care of a loved ones cremated remains. While the funeral home industry may seem like it is unaffected...

July 7, 2021

Business, Hays County, Kyle, News, San Marcos

Funeral home amends services during pandemic

Harrell Funeral Home is prepared to care for families safely through these unprecedented times. The funeral home is quickly adapting and offering new ...

April 1, 2020

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

Harrell Funeral Home changes spurred by COVID-19

Delayed memorial services and live streaming of funerals are among options being developed at Harrell Funeral Homes in response to the COVID-19 pandem...

March 25, 2020

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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...

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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 ...

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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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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...

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