Kyle pays Sellers $179k in ‘special separation benefit’

Kyle, News

Ashley Kontnier, Natalie Frels on January 11, 2023

KYLE — Following former city manager Scott Sellers’ resignation effective Sept. 6, 2022, the city agreed to pay the former employee with a “special separation benefit,” which consists of a ...

Community, Kyle, News

The end of an era

Hays City Donuts has provided donuts to the Kyle community for more than 20 years. On Sunday, Oct. 20, the owner, San Long, decided to give back to th...

October 23, 2024

Community, Kyle, News

Spooky, scary jack-o-lanterns

The city of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department hosted a Bring your own Pumpkin event at La Verde Park on Thursday, Oct. 3. Residents were invited to...

October 9, 2024

Hays County, Main, News, San Marcos

City of San Marcos renews San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter agreement with 2026 expiration date

SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter will be retiring as the county’s intake facility at the end of 2026, with the hope that the county...

September 4, 2024

Kyle, News

Kyle City Council to consider placing health insurance proposition on November ballot

KYLE — At its July 2 meeting, Kyle City Council approved 4-3 to bring back an item at a future meeting that could place a non-binding proposition on t...

July 10, 2024

Buda, Community, Kyle, News

Scenes from Red, White and Buda and beyond!

The city of Buda hosted its annual Red, White and Buda Bike Parade on Thursday, July 4 in downtown Buda. Kids, and children at heart, filled Main Stre...

July 10, 2024

Breaking News, Hays County, Main, News

Hays County district clerk resigns from office

HAYS COUNTY -- Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson Sr. submitted his resignation on Friday, July 5. This comes on the heels of a lawsuit and sub...

July 5, 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...

Breaking News, Hays County, Main, ...

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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