Buda — City leaders are working to ensure that Buda continues to be a place where residents can “breathe easy here.” On March 7, Buda City Council held a joint workshop with the planning and zoning commission to discuss the city’s comprehensive plan, downtown master plan and 1626/967 corridor plans....

'We are here to serve' KYLE — Books can be a comfort when craving an escape from reality. For Colleen Tierney, a combination of serving her community and her love of books inspired her to become the director of the Kyle Public Library in November 2022. Originally from New York, Tierney made her trek...

Mayor: Spending may lead to tax increase in next budget season Kyle — In a discussion of Proposition F — a measure approved by voters regarding a police oversight committee — city of Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell showed a presentation on Tuesday, March 7 regarding the police department budget, analyzin...

BUDA — If you’ve been looking for a way to give back, look no further than in your own community. The city of Buda held its first volunteer fair on March 4. More than 30 vendors, including local nonprofits, organizations and city boards and commissions, set up shop at city hall. According to Buda Ci...

Grant Gillum, a Dripping Springs High School freshman, took first place in the Senior Division Individual Website category at the Cen-Tex History Day Contest to advance to the state competition. He is the first Dripping Springs ISD student to compete in the Senior Division in a National History Day ...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Davy Holmes, speech and debate sponsor at Dripping Springs High School, was honored with the Diamond Award by the National Speech & Debate Association for the second time in his career. This is one of the highest honors a coach can achieve as a member of the association. To earn a...

A Shopper's Paradise On Saturday, March 4, nearly 500 vendors descended upon Lions Field to greet shoppers of all varieties to the first Wimberley Market Days of 2023. Birdhouses, clothes, one-of-a-kind works of art, toys, antiques, jewelry and so much more were displayed as far as the eye could see...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs residents continue to object to a proposed outdoor music venue that would be located off Fitzhugh Road. California-based developer Blizexas LLC seeks to build a 5,000-seat venue at 14820 Fitzhugh Road in Dripping Springs. Residents and community members raised the...

More than 600 kids set to play in spring season BUDA — What began as a baseball field design drawn on a napkin has since transformed into one of Hays County’s most important youth athletic programs. Hays Youth Baseball and Softball Association (HYBSA) celebrated its 2023 spring season and 40th anniv...