Below is just a sampling of the races on the March 1 primary ballots. For a full list of elections, visit the Hays County Elections website to read the ballots in their entirety. Governor Republicans: Allen B. West, Greg Abbott, Kandy Kaye Horn, Don Huffines, Paul Belew, Danny Harrison, Rick Perry a...

The sample ballots for the March 1 primary elections were released on the county election website this week. The Republican ballot has 10 propositions in addition to the seated positions. There are no propositions on the Democratic ballot. The ten propositions that will require a yes or no vote from...

By Megan Wehring School districts and cities implemented protocols after health officials released new quarantine and isolation guidelines.  On Dec. 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shortened the recommended isolation time for the public. People who test positive for CO...

The following students made the Fall Dean’s List at the schools listed below. Sam D. Shaw of Buda and Jourdan E. Gamez of San Marcos made the Northland College Dean’s List Zachary Arellano and Ashhton Redmond of Kyle made the University of Maryland Global Campus Dean’s List Bethany Price of Kyle mad...

By Megan Wehring With the recent emergence of the Omicron variant, doctors and health officials are urging people to get fully vaccinated and boosted.  “Vaccination is extremely critical for people,” said Dr. Michael Kerr at Ascension Seton Hays, “especially at high risk to give them both protection...

KASZ Program/Entertainment Coordinator Vanessa Westbrook shared some dance moves with the King as well. Elvis was in the building Sunday – that building being the Krug Activity Center in downtown Kyle. Elvis, or Dennis Hall as he’s known to those close to him, performed many of the King’s classics a...

By Brittany Anderson Hays CISD Board of Trustees is holding two public forums regarding a $115 million, four-item bond package that is being considered for the May 2022 ballot. The bond package is focused on the continued growth of HCISD. The items being proposed for the bond include an academic sup...

Over the last six months, Kyle Police Department (KPD) has investigated and arrested eight individuals connected with identity fraud cases. On July 31, KPD received a report of dogs left unattended in a vehicle at the Kyle H-E-B. Upon arrival, officers noticed the temporary license plate on the vehi...

Celebrating MLK Day The Dunbar Heritage Association will host a three-day MLK Day celebration in honor of Dr. King and in recognition of the 20th anniversary of hosting the celebration.Celebrated on the third Monday in January, this year’s MLK Kids Event is a celebration just for kids ages 3-teens f...

Hays County Hays County Recycling & Solid Waste Transfer Stations will be accepting Christmas trees for recycling at both locations through Saturday, Jan. 16, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. While there is no fee for dropping off the tree, all decorations and lights must be removed. Tre...