Hopes float away as homeowners deal with swampy foundations
By Sahar Chmais In this Texas home, the grass is always green, even though the…
Author Sahar Chmais
Sahar Chmais
Sahar Chmais holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. She has been covering cities in Hays County for one year, touching on residents' struggles and successes, city issues, COVID-19 and more. Prior to reporting on the local spectrum, Sahar reported for a national news organization, covering gun violence. Sahar enjoys working as a local reporter because she gets to work with real people and their stories.
Dripping Springs issues temporary development moratorium
Staff Report Dripping Springs has reached its wastewater capacity, among other issues, that caused the…
Child COVID vaccines now in Hays County
By Sahar Chmais Children ages five to 11 can receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but…
Construction project closes Martin Road for eight months
Staff report A realignment project will close Martin Road at the intersection of US 290…
Doggett to no longer run in Hays, District 35 open seat
By Sahar Chmais Update: According to the Federal Election Commission, four candidates have already filed…
County mental health facility back on track
By Sahar Chmais Strategizing for a mental health center in Hays County is back on…
Austin-based restaurants coming to Kyle
By Sahar Chmais Update: Kerbey Lane Cafe is in the proposal stage with the developer,…
Anti-semitic letters showing up in Hays County
By Sahar Chmais Anti-semitic letters, placed in plastic bags with pebbles, were placed in front…
Volunteers needed to plant trees in Kyle parks
By Sahar Chmais Plant lovers, commence to plant trees across parks in Kyle. On Saturday,…
Buda connector road begins construction
By Sahar Chmais Time is a currency and what better way to save time than…