BY Sahar Chmais HAYS COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations have dipped below 15% for seven consecutive days, meaning businesses can return to the capacity levels before regulations went into effect on Jan. 8. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra received a letter from Dr. John Hellerstedt, director of the T...

By Sahar Chmais After losing $3,000 to Saddle Creek Weddings, dealing with an unsure staff and lost wedding plans, Cindy Tucker felt she had no place to turn. She and her daughter are left to deal with an emotional and financial burden. “We were supposed to enjoy this time,” Tucker’s voice broke whi...

By Sahar Chmais  Central Texas Food Bank has announced mass food distribution schedules in the Austin and one location in Kyle. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a larger food insecurity gap for residents.  Distribution dates and locations are: Thursday, February 4            Travis County Expo Cente...

By Sahar Chmais WIMBERLEY -- Many special moments of life have been left behind, including the theatre. The Wimberley Players found a way to bring live entertainment to people, even during the pandemic, to be viewed from home. The Gin Game will be playing on the Wimberley Players stage on the weeken...

Jackie Gibson Aidan Frohock A pair of Hays High seniors had reason to jump for joy as they became the first band members from the school since 2017 to earn All-State status. Hays High senior trumpet player Jackie Gibson and senior french horn player Aidan Frohock both earned high placement in their ...

By Sahar Chmais There’s one bar stool left open with a glass of red wine waiting; Buda resident and local gadfly T.J. Higginbotham died recently, and fellow barflies, gadflies and foodies are saddened. Buda residents, those who have been around for decades, will recognize the name T.J. Higginbotham ...

Below is a press release from the Hays County Sheriff's Office regarding a shooting in Buda. On Thursday, January 21st, at approximately 6:20 PM, patrol deputies with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the 6900 block of Sunfield Drive in Buda, TX for a report of gunshots. Resp...

By Sahar Chmais BUDA – The City of Buda will apply for the Texas Park and Wildlife Grant to improve the Garlic Creek Trail project. The grant amount is $250,000 and the city has to match 25% of the funds, costing Buda $62,500. The funds will assist in making a wider trail  along with added safety im...

By Sahar Chmais BUDA – From now until the end of March, it would cost approximately $91,000 for Buda to administer COVID-19 tests through CVS Health’s Return Ready program. The city pays for these tests through CARES Act funds, but they have been presented with a chance to pay nothing for state-allo...

By Sahar Chmais There is no doubt that this year’s 87th Legislative Session looks nothing like years prior. Yet, that did not deter Senator Judith Zaffirini, representing Senate District 21, from pre-filing 42 bills centered around medical and educational needs. “This session will be unlike any othe...