High bills in Hays County: Report ranks Texas as 20th most expensive state

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Staff Report, on July 6, 2022

Staff Report

HAYS COUNTY — While many are flocking to Texas for more opportunities without breaking the bank, a recent report by doxo, a digital bill payment center, ranked Texas as the 20th most expensive state for household bills.

According to doxo’s 2022 State by State Bill Pay Market report, Texas residents on average spend $1,956 per month on the 10 most common household bills: mortgage, rent, auto loan, auto insurance, utilities, health insurance, life insurance, cable and satell...

Hays County, Main, News, San Marcos

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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Kyle, News

Teens arrested in connection with shooting in Kyle

KYLE — The Kyle Police Department has arrested two teenagers in connection to a shooting at a party in Kyle. According to a news release, KPD responde...

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Kyle man arrested for possession of psychedelic drugs

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

December 11, 2024

Community, Dripping Springs, Main, News

Christmas on Mercer to unveil for its 20th year

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Christmas on Mercer was started in 2005 by a shop owner on Mercer Street in downtown Dripping Springs. Carried on after the first y...

November 29, 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

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Wimberley Lady Texans volleyball is state bound

WIMBERLEY -- The Wimberley High School Lady Texans volleyball team is state bound after defeating the Salado High School Eagles 3-0 (25-17, 25-11, 25-...

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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...

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...

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