BUDA — Each December, Buda residents of all ages hop off of the school bus shuttle to be greeted by Christmas joy — the Buda Trail of Lights. Filled with unique displays and thousands of lights, the annual event is a tradition for families in the area. In 2009, former Buda City Council member Cathy ...

TEXAS — The state of Texas is looking to expand access to high-speed broadband internet. The Texas Broadband Development Office, operated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, is soliciting input from the public on the new Texas Digital Opportunity Plan, which outlines how these entities will...

DRIPPING SPRINGS —   Dripping Springs resident Matt Marchant has been infatuated with sharks for as long as he can remember. His childhood was often spent immersed in a nonfiction book detailing shark facts or recording Shark Week on VHS to enjoy throughout the year. As a shark lover turned photogra...

The Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Winter Wonderland event on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Wimberley Community Center. In addition to arts and crafts vendors, the event was filled with live music, food and drinks. Attendees had the chance to meet Santa and bid...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Not every child has a safe and comfortable place to lay their head at night. Across the U.S., there are children who go to sleep without a bed or a pillow and are forced to sleep on couches, blankets or the floor. That’s where Sleep in Heavenly Peace comes in — a group of voluntee...

Under the direction of music teacher Beth Wilson, third and fourth grade students at Pfluger Elementary School perform a production of "Finding Nemo" at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 17.

Rebecca Minnick has announced her candidacy for Hays County Commissioner, Precinct 3. She is currently serving her third term on the Wimberley City Council in Place 1 and as mayor pro tem — a position she has been elected to by fellow council members for four straight years. “With the largest uninco...

Matthew Gonzales, manager of the health department in Hays County, center, stands with his fellow coworkers. The Hays County Local Health Department has changed its name to the Hays County Health Department. “We’re simplifying our name, but our commitment to delivering exceptional care remains uncha...

KYLE — On Monday, Nov. 20, Kyle City Council approved the purchase of three downtown buildings, as well as a Property Improvement Plan to help residents who cannot afford or are not able to make repairs to their home. In a 7-0 vote, council voted to approve resolutions to purchase and close on the K...

The land for Station 4 — a partnership between Kyle FD and Texas State University — was acquired in 1991 for $10,000 from a willing landowner who wanted to help the fire department and at the time, the tax rate for Hays County ESD 5 was $0.03 on the dollar, according to community outreach specialist...