“When the well is dry, we know the worth of water”: The future of Hays County water

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

Brittany Anderson on October 5, 2022

By Brittany Anderson

HAYS COUNTY — As Hays County continues to grow and the need for water increases, residents and various authorities are looking towards future water sources and infrastructure in order to plan for this demand.

Companies like Texas Water Utilities (TWU) and agencies like the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) are part of this.

TWU is an investor-owned water and wastewater utility with about 180 systems around the Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth met...

Community, Dripping Springs, News

Dripping Springs launches Hometown Holidays

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The city of Dripping Springs is launching its inaugural Hometown Holidays campaign, a season-long celebration designed to bring the...

November 13, 2024

Community, Dripping Springs, News

Dripping Springs declares Municipal Courts Week

At its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Dripping Springs City Council declared Nov. 4-8, 2024, as Municipal Courts Week. According to the proclamation,...

November 13, 2024

Community, Main, News, Wimberley

Wimberley City Council approves Hotel Occupancy Tax grant to Knights of Columbus

WIMBERLEY — The Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, are one step closer to completing the “Raise the Flag at Eagle Rock” project. At its Nov. 7 meeting, ...

November 13, 2024

Dripping Springs, News

Dripping Springs Art League hosts art market

The Dripping Springs Art League hosted an art market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the Triangle of Hwy 290, RR 12 and Mercer Street in Dripping ...

November 13, 2024

Dripping Springs, Main, News

Downtown Dripping Springs restrooms move forward with bid

DRIPPING SPRINGS — After much anticipation, the downtown restroom facilities in the city of Dripping Springs are moving forward. On Nov. 5, Dripping S...

November 13, 2024

Hays County, News

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Texas announces winter giving opportunities

NEW BRAUNFELS— Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Texas announced a series of giving opportunities throughout the upcoming season. As...

November 13, 2024

Buda, Community, Dripping Springs, ...

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...

Breaking News, Hays County, News

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...

Breaking News, Hays County, Main, ...

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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