Alex Villalobos vies for county sheriff

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Hays County Chief of Staff Alex Villalobos announced his intention to run for Hays County Sheriff at an event held on Jan. 26 at Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood.

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Natalie Frels on February 7, 2023

DRIFTWOOD — It was standing-room only at Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood on the evening of Jan. 26, when Alex Villalobos formally announced his candidacy for Hays County Sheriff.

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November 2024 Election Coverage

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...

November 5, 2024

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Hays County Commissioners Court talk road bond committee, again

SAN MARCOS — Two weeks after the initial discussion, the Hays County Commissioners Court considered, for the second time, the creation of a committee ...

September 11, 2024

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Hays County Commissioners Court discusses possible committee for 2024 road bond

SAN MARCOS —The Hays County Commissioners Court considered the creation of a committee to gather and distribute information for the 2024 transportatio...

August 28, 2024

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Austin Pets Alive! to continue Hays County Pet Resource Center

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court has awarded a contract to Austin Pets Alive!, a leading animal welfare organization, to continue its...

July 10, 2024

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Kyle Police Department, Hays County Sheriff’s Office assists Mustang Ridge Police Department in vehicle, foot pursuit

(Editor's Note: This story was updated at 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19 to reflect additional information and quotes received). KYLE — At approxima...

June 16, 2024

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Hays County candidates talk public safety

WIMBERLEY -— On Wednesday, May 22, local political candidates and the community were invited to a Hays County Public Safety Candidate Forum hosted joi...

May 29, 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.

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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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Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

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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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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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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...

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