Local LGBTQIA+ nightclub closes unexpectedly

Photo by Brittany Anderson Stonewall Warehouse, located on the Square in San Marcos, was the only LGBTQIA+ bar and nightclub between San Antonio and Austin.

Business, News, San Marcos

Brittany Anderson on January 18, 2023

Community says goodbye to Stonewall Warehouse By Brittany Anderson brittany@haysfreepress.com SAN MARCOS — For the past eight years, thousands have trekked up the rainbow stairs to Stonewall Warehouse, located on the Square in San Marcos, for ...

Hays County, Main, News

CHRISTUS Health unveils advanced robotic surgical systems

SAN MARCOS – CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System announced it has acquired a new high-tech robotic surgical system for CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Sa...

June 12, 2024

Hays County, News

Hays County Commissioners Court proclaims Elder Abuse Awareness Month

There were 120,069 reports of abuse in older adults and people with disabilities in Texas in 2023. Pictured, the Hays County Commissioners Court poses...

June 12, 2024

Hays County, News

Hays County Commissioners Court honors Juneteenth with proclamation

At its June 4 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court declared June 2024 as Hays County Month Long Celebration of Juneteenth. The 19th Day of Jun...

June 12, 2024

Hays County, Main, News

Texas State program encourages innovation

SAN MARCOS — It’s said creativity is thinking up new things, but innovation is doing new things. Students at Texas State University have been engaging...

June 5, 2024

Hays County, Main, News

Local mom offers luxury sleepovers across Central Texas

HAYS COUNTY — When her daughter turned 13, Dawn Albertson knew that she wanted to make her birthday special. After she researched and designed a uniqu...

June 5, 2024

Hays County, Main, News, San Marcos

First responders to participate in active attack response training in San Marcos

SAN MARCOS -- Local first responders will participate in an active attack response training will take place at Goodnight Middle School, located at 130...

May 28, 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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