SAN MARCOS — Following an inmate outcry that claimed she was a victim of sexual misconduct, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrested corrections officer John Duran, 45, for official oppression and tampering with a governmental record April 24. “I’ve been in law enforcement for 27 years and integrit...

SAN MARCOS — A Hays County Grand Jury issued a no-bill this week in the arson causing death case against Jacobe Ferguson, who was accused of starting the 2018 fire at the Iconic Village apartments in San Marcos. A no-bill means that a grand jury did not find sufficient evidence to issue an indictmen...

JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is searching for teachers who go above and beyond to support their students in and out of the classroom, as the co-op is launching its spring round of Teacher Spotlight Awards to celebrate top-notch educators for their hard work and dedication. “T...

KYLE — Hays CISD’s fourth comprehensive high school is on the horizon, as the board of trustees discussed design development at the April 14 meeting. According to chief operations officer Max Cleaver, the board was presented with schematic designs in October 2024. Since then, the cost has lowered ap...

SAN MARCOS  — As one of the only low-cost pet facilities in Hays County, Prevent A Litter (PALS) has grown tremendously over its more than two decades of service, said president and director Lauren Foye, so much so that it was desperate for a new location. Its wish was granted, following the purchas...

The Hays County Sheriff's Office hosted the inaugural Dash 4 Donuts April 12, where community members received a sweet treat for completing a half-mile trail.

SAN MARCOS  — Adelie Donovan entered the Hays County Youth Poet Laureate competition after experiencing a bout of boredom. Weeks later, she recalled the shocked face of her peers as her yelps of happiness filled the Hays High School library, following an email that she had been named the Hays County...

SAN MARCOS — An Animal Welfare Services Division within the Hays County Health Department was approved at the Hays County Commissioners Court's April 8 meeting. According to agenda documents, this follows the decision to cancel the contract with Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) at the March 25 meeting: “ …...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — With much anticipation, after a long-awaited period, the city of Dripping Springs has been given the green light to expand its wastewater treatment facility. This comes after the Texas Supreme Court ruled in support of the city’s wastewater discharge permit Friday, April 11, which...

DRIFTWOOD — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office Repeat Offender Program (ROP) Unit launched a narcotics investigation targeting Raymond Hartoin, 37, of Wimberley and Driftwood in April 2025, according to a news release. The ROP Unit, assisted by the HCSO Drone Unit, Interdiction Unit and patrol deputie...