By Megan Wehring BUDA   –The Hays CISD community honored the life of a longtime educator and coach. On Friday, Oct. 7, the Hays High School swim team and YMCA Camp Moody came together to unveil a plaque that celebrates the life of Coach Lance Clary – he was a beloved mentor, coach, family member and...

(Editor's Note: This post was updated at 6:14 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, to reflect that the owner's last name is Carver, not Carter) By Amira Van Leeuwen WIMBERLEY — A Puerto Rico native, Jennifer Carver, dreamed of having her own business, but she was never sure what kind until the COVID-19 pandem...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — Three hopeful county leaders gathered with members of the community to discuss their expertise and goals if elected to office.   The Buda Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum during its monthly luncheon on Oct. 12. Participating in the forum were Ruben...

STAFF REPORT HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Citizens Sheriff's Academy Alumni Association is hosting a raffle through Oct. 18 — the proceeds will directly benefit the Hays Brown Santa Program and other projects as specified by the Hays County Sheriff's Office. For more information about purchasing ra...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — The mental health system and criminal justice system are two very intricate entities, and often intersect — but what happens when they are not working together cohesively?   This is a concern that some Hays County residents have, including Elaine Brown. Brown has b...

By Amira Van Leeuwen WIMBERLEY —Alexis Pointe Senior Assisted Living residents were enjoying their usual happy hour when Community Relations Director Katy Starr and Mayor Gina Fulkerson came barreling down the driveway with a cart of balloons, adult beverages and a pumpkin walnut cake. PHOTO BY AMIR...

By Megan Wehring While October is considered to be Breast Cancer Awareness Month, experts say that people should think about breast cancer year-round.   According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, except for skin cancers. It is abo...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — Advocacy on behalf of the Hispanic community’s fight against Alzheimer’s is needed now more than ever.   According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Hispanic Americans are 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s and other dementias than older white Americans. In...

By Nathan Thompson, HCWC Creative Projects Coordinator October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The following article is part two of a five-week series focusing on raising awareness about domestic violence. One in three women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Locally, the Hay...

STAFF REPORT   DRIPPING SPRINGS –   Musician 1st Class David Kapral is heading home to Dripping Springs as a member of the Navy’s premier jazz band.   The United States Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble will perform four concerts in the Austin area on their 2022 national tour. Audiences can hear Ka...