Buda approves license plate readers

Buda, News

Brittany Anderson, on August 24, 2022

By Brittany Anderson

BUDA — While some residents have voiced privacy concerns regarding the potential installation of license plate reader cameras, Buda officials say that these cameras will be an asset to the community to help solve and prevent crime.

The Buda City Council unanimously voted to establish an Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) operating policy with the Buda Police Department during the regular council meeting on Aug. 16. The vote included an addition of an annual evaluati...

Buda, News

Buda City Council hears update on 2021 Buda bond

BUDA — City of Buda Bond Program Manager Kenny Crawford gave a presentation regarding the status of the 2021 bond program at the Nov. 6 Buda City Coun...

November 13, 2024

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Buda Police Department warns against phone scams

BUDA — Over the past several weeks, the Buda Police Department has received reports involving a phone scam, which has left at least half a dozen victi...

November 13, 2024

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Hays CISD, Hays County Sheriff’s Office speak on ongoing danger

KYLE — Fentanyl took Hays County by storm in 2022, when several students' lives were lost to overdoses. Now, in 2024, there seems to be a decrease of ...

October 16, 2024

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Hays County Crime Stoppers looks for suspects of domestic violence, stalking cases

SAN MARCOS — Each October, communities around the United States gather to support the victims and survivors of domestic violence. This year, Hays Coun...

October 9, 2024

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Buda City Council increases grant reimbursements for businesses

BUDA — After receiving feedback from the community, the city of Buda is increasing the reimbursement levels for two grant opportunities for businesses...

October 9, 2024

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Buda City Council creates Persimmon Public Improvement District & Tax Increment Investment Zone

BUDA — During its Sept. 17 meeting, Buda City Council unanimously approved the creation of a Public Improvement District (PID) and a Tax Increment Zon...

September 25, 2024

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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...

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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 ...

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...

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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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