Hays property values soar: Residents protest appraisals

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Brittany Anderson, on May 25, 2022

By Brittany Anderson and C.J. Vetter

HAYS COUNTY — It’s no secret that Hays County is experiencing an explosive amount of growth, but with that kind of growth comes an inevitable rise in the cost of living — and property values.

Over 110,000 Hays County homeowners received their property appraisal notices in April, and many were met with a dramatic increase in their property values.

Back in March, the Texas Association of Appraisal Districts announced “historic growth&rd...

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Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership welcomes Ally Hoffman as keynote speaker for Economic Outlook 2025

SAN MARCOS -- The Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership (HCEDP) is thrilled to announce Ally Hoffman, assistant vice president in banking sup...

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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

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Wimberley officials discuss potential road bond

WIMBERLEY— On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the city of Wimberley hosted a town hall meeting at the Wimberley Community Center to discuss potential options to r...

November 20, 2024

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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

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November 2024 Election Coverage

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November 5, 2024

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GSMP endorses Hays, Caldwell road bonds

The Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) has officially endorsed the proposed $440 million Hays County road bond package and the $150 million Caldwel...

October 30, 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...

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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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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...

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