Released child trafficker back in jail
by Sahar Chmais Daniel Mateos Smith was arrested twice in February and May – once…
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.
Texas passes sweeping abortion restrictions
By Sahar Chmais A bill with sweeping abortion restrictions is awaiting the signature of Texas…
Hays County inches closer to indigent defense fund
by Sahar Chmais Activists and Hays County Commissioners celebrated the passage of a resolution to…
HCISD encourages girls to join STEM
By Sahar Chmais Nearly three fourths of Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) jobs are occupied…
Cannabis decriminalization bill passes the Texas House
By Sahar Chmais A cannabis decriminalization bill, House Bill 441, passed the Texas House of…
Buda volunteers gather 200 pounds of trash on Earth Day
By Sahar Chmais Buda residents gathered around 200 pounds of trash during the revived Buda…
Hays housing market nearly impossible to buy into
By Sahar Chmais As the second-fastest growing county in the U.S., Hays County cannot keep…
Extended hours Moderna vaccine clinics available in Hays County
By Sahar Chmais In order to better accommodate resident work schedules, Hays County has designated…
Stopping overdoses and child pornography, who would oppose it
By Sahar Chmais HAYS COUNTY – To stop or catch the distribution of child pornography,…
Board, Commission and Committee Applications for Appointment
The City of Dripping Springs is accepting applications for Boards, Commission and Committees. A list…