by Anita Miller Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler, a Republican, and Democratic challenger Alex Villalobos both pointed to their experience during a League of Women Voters forum Oct. 6, though both expressed significant differences in how they would go about managing a ...

By Anita Miller During their League of Women Voters candidate forum on Oct. 6, District 45 State Rep. Erin Zwiener, a Democrat, pointed to her record during her first legislative term and what she would do if re-elected. Republican Carrie Isaac, challenging Zwiener for the seat, relied on themes of ...

The line was around the block on the first day of early voting at Kyle City Hall Tuesday. Hays County voters can cast early ballots through the end of next week at any of the county’s voting centers.

By Sahar Chmais  “If you came here tonight expecting to see some of the responses or activities we have seen at the debates for President and Vice President,” said John Hatch, chairman of the board for the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce, “you may be somewhat disappointed.”  The candidate forum webina...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – The wedding industry continues to change rapidly as the COVID-19 pandemic  brings more surprises. Some venues, like  the Terrace Club , are still welcoming events -- even if they are smaller than years past.  Dripping Springs is a popular location for hosting wedd...

By Sahar Chmais  Texas State University has recently expanded their COVID-19 testing efforts to asymptomatic students. So far, the university is seeing a very low percentage of infections.  During the earlier part of the fall semester, the university could only administer free testing to students wh...

HAYS COUNTY — Many cities across the nation will commemorate Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 12, but in Hays County, Indigenous People’s Day will be celebrated. It will be the second year for the observance, as the Commissioners Court approved the change in 2019. Though there will not be a repeat of ce...

The Hays Free Press/News-Dispatch asked our two candidates for State Representative District 45, Carrie Isaac and Erin Zwiener. Carrie Isaac did not respond to the questionnaire. Erin Zwiener State Rep. #45 Q: How would you rate the state’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis? A: The state’s handling of...

by Anita Miller Preserving natural resources in the face of continued growth, managing budgetary shortfalls during the COVID-19 pandemic, access by local law enforcement to surplus military vehicles and supplies and the future of criminal justice were all topics addressed by candidates in the race t...

By Megan Wehring Candidates hoping to be elected as constable of Precinct 2 or Precinct 3 emphasized their law enforcement experience and commitment to public service during the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Hays County webinar Sept. 29. The candidates for constable of Kyle-area Precinct 2 are Ste...