Villalobos, Hipolito to vie for Hays County sheriff

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Brittany Kelley on March 5, 2024

HAYS COUNTY — Hays County has chosen its sheriff candidates for the upcoming election in November. This comes after current Hays County Sheriff, Gary Cutler, announced his retirement in February 2023.

Nearly 33,122 or 18.85% of registered Hays County voters, headed to the polls during the March 5 primary election. Candidates from across the county were vying for numerous positions, including county sheriff, tax assessor-collector, commissioner, constable and justice of the peace.

Anthony Hipoli...

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US Foods to expand Buda facility

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There’s a new sheriff in town; Kyle council race will go to runoff

SAN MARCOS — Republican candidate Anthony Hipolito is Hays County’s newest sheriff after receiving more than 52% of the votes during the Nov. 5 electi...

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There’s a new sheriff in town; city of Woodcreek sees new council faces

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Mark Anthony Briones sentenced to life without parole for murdering an infant

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November 2024 Election Coverage

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Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

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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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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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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...

Main, News, Wimberley

Former Wimberley ISD teacher sues district, sheriff, district attorney’s office

By Ashley Kontnier

October 30, 2024

WIMBERLEY — After more than 20 years of teaching at traditionally underserved schools, David Schachter began the 2022-23 school year with a fresh star...

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