SAN MARCOS – The Hays County Health Department was notified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) about the potential exposure of residents after a person tested positive for measles. The Gaines County resident visited San Marcos from 3-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Individuals who were ...

JOHNSON CITY — For the past 59 years, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) has participated in Youth Tour, which sends students on an all-expenses paid trip to the United States capital. This year, PEC selected 10 students to represent the cooperative in Washington, D.C., where they will meet with ...

KYLE — School vouchers or Education Savings Accounts are moving closer to probable approval during the Texas 89th legislative session. On Feb. 5, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2, which provides $1 billlion in funding from the state’s surplus general revenue, beginning fiscal year 2026-27 to la...

BUDA — Sinéad Whiteside and Susan Guerra opened the doors of Inspired Minds Art Center in the heart of Buda’s Main Street in January 2020, with a vision to support both the local artists and the community. Despite setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization is preparing to celebrate its ...

BUDA — Buda City Council approved adding two additional projects to Garison Park at its Feb. 4 meeting. Ten Eyck Landscape Architects joined the project more than two years ago, said Capital Projects Manager Kenny Crawford, and has completed a design solution, with plans to begin the project in fall...

BUDA — Six years ago, the Buda Black History Celebration was started by now-Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Sandra Bryant in an effort to bring the community together. The celebration features activities, such as arts and crafts, music and educational panels with local business owners and other comm...

BUDA — The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) and the city of Buda are working together to identify, evaluate and recommend potential improvements for the FM 1626 and RM 967 intersection through the form of a study. The intersection connects two essential commuter roads in Hays ...

On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Buda Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural Ground Dog Day at the Buda Amphitheater & City Park. A dachshund named Nacho was selected to be the honorary “ground dog.” According to the city, “Nacho has chosen and he says we’ll have six more weeks of winter!”

BUDA — Buda City Council took several actions that align with the previously negotiated and adopted development agreement (DA) between Milestone Community Builders and the council for the Persimmon development at its Jan. 21, meeting. This follows the approval of the DA at the June 18, 2024, regular...