The 2025 Hays County Youth Livestock Show was held from Saturday, Jan. 11, through Saturday, Jan. 25, when the final auction commenced. There were nearly 300 entries presented during the auction. Add-ons are still being accepted through Feb. 8. For more information and full results, visit www.haysco...

DRIFTWOOD — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting incident that took place at a Driftwood residence on Tuesday, Jan. 28. At approximately 4:56 p.m. on Jan. 28, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call “reporting suspicious circumstances” on Canna Lily Circle ...

AUSTIN — AGE of Central Texas has opened a brand-new facility in hopes to focus on its Thrive Social & Wellness Center. “AGE of Central Texas is a nonprofit that supports older adults and family caregivers as they navigate the realities and opportunities of aging and caregiving,” explained Chief Exe...

Sara Allen, a teacher at Cullen Elementary School in Kyle, was one of 50 finalists for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards in Central Texas. According to a news release, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award is “one of the nation’s largest monetary awards programs for educators.” Each finalis...

DRIPPING SPRINGS -- At approximately 1:30pm, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, North Hays County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched for a high-angle rescue in the 600 block of Harmon Hills Cove in Dripping Springs. San Marcos Hays County EMS also responded with multiple units.  "Our first crew arrived and advised...

KYLE – Four teenagers were arrested over the weekend in connection with multiple burglaries of motor vehicles in Kyle and Austin. At approximately 1:50 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, the Kyle Police Department was notified by the Austin Police Department that a stolen vehicle was being tracked by its owne...

BUDA — Cam Key, a member of the Moe & Gene Johnson High School Band will perform with the Texas All-State Band in San Antonio on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Henry B. González Convention Center as part of the 2025 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention. Key was chosen for this prestigious ...

SAN MARCOS — On Monday, Jan. 13, representatives from the Hays County EMS and Hays County EMS Association, CWA Local 6115 signed a ceremonial Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). A CBA is “an agreement between the employees and the employer that established the guidelines for compensation, benefit...

HAYS COUNTY -- Following inclement weather that caused closures on Tuesday, Jan. 21, several schools announced that they will reopen this week. Hays CISD will operate on a normal schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Austin Community College District (ACC) will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 22. All in-person and...