The Uhland Fall Fest, which is held on 97 acres at 39 Dairy Road in Uhland, is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27.

KYLE — Fentanyl took Hays County by storm in 2022, when several students' lives were lost to overdoses. Now, in 2024, there seems to be a decrease of its presence within the student population, but Hays CISD stressed that this does not mean that it is any less dangerous. According to Hays CISD Chief...

SAN MARCOS – When a child is hastily removed from a home by Child Protective Services (CPS), the experience is often traumatic. Although it is difficult to adjust this initial experience, the Hays County Child Protective Board has attempted to make the process easier for 46 years. In 2020, Karen Hou...

CANDIDATES FOR HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Hipolito (R) What is the number one crime-related issue that needs an immediate plan of action from the next sheriff? In Hays County, the pressing crime-related issue that demands immediate attention from the next Sheriff is the rise in property crime. Rece...

SAN MARCOS — A collaboration between the Hays County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, 483rd District Judge Tanner Neidhardt and PAWS Shelter is bringing a pilot program for individuals on probation to earn community service for time spent fostering animals. This idea, said Neidhardt...

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Health Department released the 2024 Hays County Resource Guide, a comprehensive directory designed to help community partners, organizations and residents easily access the support services they need. This new guide offers information on a wide range of resources, includ...

AUSTIN — According to a news release, the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) announced on Oct. 3 that Stage III declaration restrictions will take effect on Nov. 1. This comes after the Lovelady monitor well, one of two drought stage determinants for the district, reached ...

On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and the Wimberley Fire Rescue faced off in their annual Battle of the Badges Softball Game at the Wimberley ISD Baseball & Softball Complex. It was a hard-fought game for HCSO and, after nine innings, WFD came out on top 14-7. Proceeds of the eve...

SAN MARCOS — The community is invited to participate in open house meetings across the county to learn more about Proposition A — a road bond package that includes 31 transportation projects — ahead of the November election. The same information will be presented at each open house. All meetings wil...

The Hays County Commissioners Court proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month at its Oct. 2 meeting. According to the proclamation, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in both Texas and the United States, with one woman being...