HAYS COUNTY — Mark Cusack is running for the 207th District Judge position in the 2022 Primary Election. District 207 is a district court in Caldwell, Comal, and Hays Counties in Texas. Cusack says that he stands out among other candidates for the 207th District Court because he is the only veteran,...

Angela Villescaz resigned from her advocate position at SAFE (Austin,TX) in order to support survivors a different way, by running to become a legislature who will prioritize health and safety issues. Angela Villescaz moved to Kyle,TX 22 years ago and has witnessed the population explosion of the fa...

By Brittany Anderson As the search for a new Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program manager continues, Hays County has lost more rental assistance funds for the program — and residents that are most in need of aid are at risk of not receiving any in a timely manner.   County officials reported on...

Staff Report As Hays County’s regional animal shelter continues to struggle with overcrowding, the county is urging residents to spay and neuter their pets in order to significantly reduce pet overpopulation, unwanted litters and overcrowded shelters.   During the Feb. 1 commissioners court meeting,...

By Megan Wehring  BUDA — Developing in an overcrowded suburban area? City officials and residents are still hesitant about a proposed development off FM 967 in Buda. Following the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission’s workshop in mid-January, at least a dozen residents flooded the Buda City Council...

Early voting for the March 1, 2022 primary election will take place between Feb. 14 and Feb. 25.   Polls will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21 for Presidents’ Day.   Locations on where to early vote around Hays County are: San Marcos locations • Hays County Government Center (main early voting site), 71...

February is American Heart Month. During this time, the American Heart Association asks people to talk with friends, family and colleagues about the causes of heart disease in hopes of helping others stay on a path of good heart health. Fact #1: Heart disease kills more than 600,000 Americans every ...

By Brittany Anderson A $115 million Hays CISD bond package will officially be on the May 7 ballot for voters to decide on. During the HCISD school board meeting on Jan. 31, the trustees unanimously called for the bond, following months of work by the FBOC (Facilities and Bond Oversight Committee).  ...

Staff Report BUDA -- The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Tuesday evening in Buda. On Feb. 1 at approximately 9 p.m., the Hays County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a “shots fired” call at the Amazon facility in Buda. Patrol deputies and Buda Police a...

By Brittany Anderson Whether they were seasoned pros or it was their first rodeo, youth from FFA and 4-H clubs from across the county had the chance to showcase their showmanship and months of hard work at the Hays County Youth Livestock Show this past week.   Along with the Queen’s Court and Ambass...