By Brittany Anderson More than 25,000 Hays County residents did not have access to nutritious food in 2019. One in eight individuals were considered food insecure, according to Feeding America. And with recent job losses since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, that number is rising. In the ...

AUSTIN – Harrell Funeral Home has acquired Putnam Funeral Home & Crematory in Kingsland and Bertram, and Cremation Advocates by Putnam in Marble Falls.   “The decision to retire required that I find a successor with a love for people and a passion for service,” said Chris Putnam, former owner of Put...

By Megan Wehring   HAYS CISD — The mask debate continued as more than 40 speakers showed up at the Hays CISD Board meeting Monday night.   Only a minute was allotted to each speaker but that did not stop them from expressing their feelings which ranged from standing up for personal freedom to whethe...

By Megan Wehring Populations under 50,000 will receive additional federal coronavirus relief assistance payments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) beginning this week. Under ARPA, the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFRF) provides emergency funding for eligible localities classified ...

By Brittany Anderson Wearing blue shirts in solidarity, parents and students showed up to a special meeting of the Hays CISD school board on Aug. 12 to share their thoughts on the board’s COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming school year. After Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright sent out COVID response up...

By Megan Wehring BUDA — From seeing the excitement on children’s faces to watching them grow into mature adults, Martha Sanders archived several favorite memories during her time at the Buda Public Library. After nearly two decades as a children’s librarian, Sanders touched the lives of many familie...

By Brittany Anderson BUDA - Buda is one step closer to seeing improved roads and parks. The Buda Bonds package was unanimously approved by city council during a special meeting on Aug. 12. The bond will now be placed on November’s election ballot. The bond package has been deliberated on by the Buda...

From Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright  Dear Hays CISD Family, Let me first thank all of you who have reached out to us via email and our engagement platforms on the web in advance of tomorrow morning’s Board meeting. We have many parents who want us to defy the governor’s mask order and many...

Staff Report Hays County Courthouse, San Marcos, TX – Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) reports two (2) COVID-related fatalities, a Dripping Springs woman in her 80s, and a San Marcos woman in her 40s. This report covers August 7-9, 2021. HCLHD also reports 317 new lab-confirmed cases alon...

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds the public to keep students and staff members safe on the roadways. “Going back to school is an exciting time for students, parents and staff, but it is paramount that drivers are more alert when around buses and schools,” said DPS Director Steven ...