SAN MARCOS —  After numerous resets, 22nd District Judge Bruce Boyer declined to dismiss the capital murder case of DeVonte Amerson at a Jan.13 motion hearing. Amerson was arrested on March 5, 2018 for the 2015 murder of Justin Gage, 20. According to the San Marcos Police Department, Gage was shot m...

BUDA — The Hays CISD Education Foundation is announced the successful completion of its recent Grant Patrol, a significant initiative to support educational excellence and innovation across HCISD. On Dec. 16-17, 2024, the Hays CISD Education Foundation distributed a record-breaking $104,526.66 in gr...

AUSTIN – Sparrow Pediatrics Group is prepared to serve residents of Hays County, following its opening in November 2024. “When I was deciding on a career path, I really loved the idea of combining my love for science and the body with being able to help facilitate healing and the human resilience in...

AUSTIN – The Austin Area Research Organization (AARO) announced its 2025 leadership positions, including the full board of directors. AARO, the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of 120 business and civic leaders from six Central Texas counties, including Hays, committed to advancing the region’s l...

SAN MARCOS  – CHRISTUS Health announced the opening of its new urgent care, expanding its health care footprint in the San Marcos community and surrounding areas The clinic is geared to offer patients an alternative care option and delivering prompt medical attention for minor emergency health conce...

CREEDMOOR  – Texas Disposal Systems (TDS), a family-owned resource management company and leader in sustainable waste practices, is carrying on its annual tradition of helping Central Texans recycle their live Christmas trees. Beginning Dec. 26, 2024, residents can drop off their unflocked Christmas...

SAN MARCOS – A Hays County man, Manuel Mendoza, Jr., 38, pleaded guilty to four counts of intoxication assault on Dec. 19 and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Mendoza had previously been convicted of intoxication assault in Hamilton County, according to a news release. The four counts represent ...

Dripping Springs ballet studio fosters love of dance in kids By Megan Navarro - Sept. 18, 2024 DRIPPING SPRINGS  — For nearly 10 years, Central Texas Youth Ballet (CTYB) has aimed to encourage a widespread love of ballet and dance to the children of Dripping Springs and surrounding areas. Establishe...

Local lemonade storefront now open in Kyle By Brittany Kelley  - Feb. 7, 2024 KYLE — The Main Squeeze opened its doors in January 2024 and stole the hearts of Kyle residents. In May 2023, Kyle resident Blanca Galvan laid in her bed, scrolling TikTok at 2 a.m., like many do, when a video about sellin...