Every time there’s a medical advance, there’s a scammer waiting around the corner to exploit it. When genetic testing first became an important medical service, scammers targeted cancer screenings and medication metabolization (called pharmacogenetics). The latest growing genetic testing fraud trend...

  Kyle Mayor Pro-Tem Rick Koch announces that Costco will build in Kyle. He is surrounded by council members and city staff.         In a big announcement at the Kyle Chamber of Commerce luncheon, city staff and council announced that Costco will be opening a new location in Kyle. The new location, ...

By David White There is an alternative to taking care of a loved ones cremated remains. While the funeral home industry may seem like it is unaffected by technological changes, it is changing with the time. The family-owned Harrell Funeral Homes of Hays and Travis counties is taking the lead on a co...

Looking for flexible work? We have several positions open that might be great for retirees, budding photographers, sports junkees or sales person. •  Advertising Sales position available for our newspapers, websites and various magazines. We are looking for an assertive and creative sales person to ...

Employers discuss what’s brewing this summer for vineyards, bars By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – When Fitzhugh Brewing owner Kerbey Smith posted a job listing when the brewery opened last year, she only received four responses for interviews. Smith is one of several employers who has grappled wi...

By Megan Wehring  DRIPPING SPRINGS -- The Hill Country Farmers Market will be open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of Dreamland on Highway 290, west of Dripping Springs. Visitors can find a wide selection of products along with live music, activities for kids and appearances from nonpr...

Texans can purchase alcohol with take-out orders at restaurants. Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1024 on Wednesday to permanently allow Texans to include beer, wine and mixed drinks to be included in pickup and delivery food orders. Restaurants started bringing in even more revenue in March 2020 ...

By Sahar Chmais As the second-fastest growing county in the U.S., Hays County cannot keep up with the housing supply for its growing demand – only a lucky few are able to squeeze into the home lottery. Yes, buying a new home in Central Texas feels like winning the lottery. Even some of the most skil...

We’d like to thank all of our Hays Free Press and News-Dispatch readers who participated in the “ Best of North Hays County ” for 2020. We had 10,481 participants cast 43,452 votes for their favorite businesses or services. The most winning business of the year was Hays City Store, placing in 13 cat...

Nomination deadline is January 15, 2021 Voting begins February 1, 2021 When reflecting back on 2020, we’ll reflect on a year of hardship, change and innovation. It was especially challenging for small businesses which struggled to keep themselves and their customers safe while still trying to stay i...