Local mom offers luxury sleepovers across Central Texas

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Megan Navarro on June 5, 2024

“There's just something very magical that happens when a child walks into a room and it's completely dedicated to them..."

When her daughter turned 13, Dawn Albertson knew that she wanted to make her birthday special.

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Deceased wild bird tests positive for avian bird flu in Hays County

SAN MARCOS – A dead wild bird from the northwestern area of Hays County has tested positive for avian bird flu, according to the the Texas Department ...

February 21, 2025

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Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in sexual assault of a child, trafficking

KYLE — On Dec. 12, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from Child Protective Services (CPS) in reference to a child sex assault vict...

February 4, 2025

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Hays County Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting incident involving Wimberley student

DRIFTWOOD — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting incident that took place at a Driftwood residence on Tuesday, Jan. 28. ...

January 29, 2025

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Wimberley ISD addresses death of sophomore student

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January 29, 2025

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North Hays County Fire responds to high-angle rescue in Dripping Springs

DRIPPING SPRINGS -- At approximately 1:30pm, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, North Hays County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched for a high-angle rescue in the 6...

January 29, 2025

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Kyle Police Department arrests teens in connection with multiple vehicle burglaries

KYLE – Four teenagers were arrested over the weekend in connection with multiple burglaries of motor vehicles in Kyle and Austin. At approximately 1:5...

January 27, 2025

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Hays CISD employee no longer with district, following student incident

By Staff Report

February 12, 2025

KYLE — According to a news release from Hays CISD, a district staff member is no longer employed, following an incident that occurred at the end of th...

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Kyle Police arrest man for driving while intoxicated, train crash

By Staff Report

January 9, 2025

KYLE — Kyle resident Anthony Miller, 25, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, following a crash on Wednesday, Jan. 8. According to a news relea...

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Salt Lick BBQ owners to open new restaurant in Buda, Dripping Springs

By Brittany Kelley

February 5, 2025

DRIFTWOOD — Scott Roberts grew up eating fried chicken and potato salad every Sunday at his grandma’s house after church. Now, he’s aiming to recreat...

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New gluten-free restaurant opens in Dripping Springs

By Mikey Brown

January 29, 2025

DRIPPING SPRINGS – A new health food restaurant soft-opened in Dripping Springs in December 2024. With a goal to serve people only the healthiest, bes...

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School Districts respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement concerns

By Brittany Kelley

January 30, 2025

HAYS COUNTY — Following two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) directives from the Department of Homeland Security, Hays CISD Superintendent Dr...

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