SAN MARCOS — Jaquell Desean Ray, 18, of Buda waived his arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty on Thursday, July 13 to charges of murder and delivery of a controlled substance to a minor. Shackled at his wrists, waist and feet, he shuffled in to Courtroom 10 of the Hays County Government Cente...

BUDA — Buda Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care completed its month-long fan drive — a donation project where fans will be gifted to older adults in need — on July 1. “We recognized that the summer months can be particularly challenging for vulnerable individuals, as they often face the risk of hea...

HAYS COUNTY — Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. is in need of a blood transfusion, according to the American Red Cross. While the need for donors is essential, now more than ever, the American Red Cross is seeing a downward trend over the last two months, with 50,000 fewer blood donations than ...

HAYS COUNTY — Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) has its eyes set on expanding in Hays County to ensure that all patients’ needs are filled. Founded in 1980 by Norman Chenven, a family medicine physician, ARC has grown to be one of the largest physician-owned health care providers in Central Texas. The mu...

(Editor's Note: This story was updated at 8:44 a.m.. on Wednesday, July 26) BUDA — A wildfire that burned 41.4 acres in West Buda is now 100% contained. Just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, the Texas Wildland Task Force was called to assist with a wildfire in the Ruby Ranch subdivision in Buda ne...

HAYS COUNTY — It’s no secret that summers in Texas are brutal, so knowing how to take care of yourself during the hot temperatures is vital. The heat index for Hays County, according to the National Weather Service, has been reading at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit, if not more. Heat index, which is ...

BUDA — After a nationwide search, Buda City Manager Micah Grau has appointed Lindsey N. Baker, MPA to the role of assistant city manager. Baker will assume her new role with the city of Buda on July 17, overseeing the Communications, Parks and Recreation, Destination Services, Library and Informatio...

BUDA — Carol Swanson Rodgers, a Buda resident, visited Lockhart State Park with her son years ago as a way to introduce her family to what the state has to offer. Thirty-seven years later, she has visited all 106 state parks of Texas. Rodgers was always a child of nature. She often spent her time at...

BUDA — On Tuesday, June 20, the Buda City Council passed changes to its water restrictions during drought stages I, II, III and IV. Effective July 11, 2023, the new drought state water restrictions will apply. As of June 22, the city of Buda remains under Stage II drought. Residents are asked to fol...

BUDA — The city of Buda and CapMetro are partnering to launch a second virtual open house for the Buda Transit Development Plan. The online event will be available from June 28-July 12, providing an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to engage with the proposed transit recommendations develo...