BUDA — Carol Swanson Rodgers, a Buda resident, visited Lockhart State Park with her son years ago as a way to introduce her family to what the state has to offer. Thirty-seven years later, she has visited all 106 state parks of Texas. Rodgers was always a child of nature. She often spent her time at...

HAYS COUNTY — Numerous agencies responded to the Vineyard Hill fire off Hilliard Road in Precinct 3 of Hays County on Saturday, July 8. As of noon on Monday, July 10 the fire was 100% contained. Kim Hilsenbeck, Hays County communications manager and public information officer, said that investigator...

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY — Getting a marriage license in Hays County just got a little easier. The Hays County Clerk’s Office recently implemented the GovOS Remote Marriage License Issuance program, which will allow those who may not be able to visit the clerk’s office in person to apply remotely fo...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Sundays are for cozying up on the couch with a good book that will keep you reading from beginning to end. That’s exactly what Dixie Frechette had in mind when she opened Sunday Bookshop in Dripping Springs. “I love Sunday so much. Sundays to me are always spent at home, cozy on t...

Wimberley's 77th Annual VFW Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association Sanctioned Pro/Open Rodeo was held Friday, June 30-Sunday, July 2. Events included bull riding, tie down calf roping, bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, women’s breakaway roping and women’s barrel racing....

Families filled the range at Hog Heaven Sporting Club for the annual Dripping Springs Fire in the Sky Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 1. Prior to the show, kids ran and played lawn games in the wide-open field. The threat of rain loomed most of the evening, but the clouds cleared just...

BUDA — On Tuesday, June 20, the Buda City Council passed changes to its water restrictions during drought stages I, II, III and IV. Effective July 11, 2023, the new drought state water restrictions will apply. As of June 22, the city of Buda remains under Stage II drought. Residents are asked to fol...

Local families paint galaxies at Buda Public Library for Astronomy Night on June 30. Residents had the opportunity to spend time inside learning about space or head outside to look at the stars with astronomers. Community members of all ages gathered to learn about the solar system and look at the s...

KYLE — The city of Kyle held a feedback session on June 27 to give an opportunity for residents to voice their wishes and concerns on the future skatepark at Gregg-Clarke Park. The meeting began with a presentation by Kanten Rusell of SPA Skateparks. Russell was a professional skateboarder for 17 ye...

This summer marks the 3rd Annual Summer Musical partnership between Central Texas Theatre Academy (CTTA) and the city of Buda. This year, the production chosen was “Grease.” The show is free to the public and running until July 16 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 8 p.m.