Buda assault, death inquiry continues

Buda, News

Staff Report on December 15, 2021

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.m. Nov. 20, Hays County Sheriff deputies responded to Quarter Avenue in Buda on a report of a person down/injured. Deputies found a female bleeding from a wound to the abdomen. A male subject, deceased, was also found at the scene.

The female is recovering from a gunshot wound, according to deputy Bruce Harlan, and autopsy results for the male are p...

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Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024

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By Staff Report

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Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

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October 28, 2024

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Pedophile sentenced to life without parole

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October 4, 2024

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