Award-winning journalist Anita Miller Byley, who dedicated more than four decades to telling the stories of the people of Hays County, died Oct. 26 with her husband David Byley and family by her side at Ascension Seton Hospital in Kyle. Miller served as managing editor of the Hays Free Press for mor...

By Kate McGee Texas Tribune As supporters of then-President Donald Trump surrounded and harassed a Joe Biden campaign bus on a Central Texas highway last year, San Marcos police officials and 911 dispatchers fielded multiple requests for assistance from Democratic campaigners and bus passengers who ...

These are unofficial results as of 10:31 a.m., Nov. 3. Voter turnout:  12.18% Ballots cast:  18,900 Registered voters:   155,158 Buda City of Buda, Position 3 At-Large Emily Jones     438  (33.87%) Virginia Jurika     220   (17.01%) LaVonia Horne-Williams     635   (49.11%) City of Buda, Single Memb...

By Sahar Chmais Update: Kerbey Lane Cafe is in the proposal stage with the developer, a lease has not been signed.  Kerbey Lane Cafe, a beloved Austin diner, will join the ranks of Z Tejas, P. Terry’s and Torchy’s Tacos, as new announcements come about the expanding Kyle restaurant scene. Kerbey Lan...

By Sahar Chmais Anti-semitic letters, placed in plastic bags with pebbles, were placed in front of homes across several cities in Hays County. One of the antisemitic letters sent to Hays County residents. Photo from Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra. One of the letter’s headlines reads, “Every single ...

By Sahar Chmais Plant lovers, commence to plant trees across parks in Kyle. On Saturday, Nov. 6, volunteers are invited to plant native trees in parks across Kyle as part of a beautifying project. To sign up for the event, visit  www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c45aba722a5fec70-kyle . “The work our volu...

Nine local bands have been nominated for Best Local Band in this year’s Best of Northern Hays County readers poll. Readers have until Nov. 7 to decide who the best local band is by going to www.haysfreepress.com or www.haysnewsdispatch.com and following the link to cast your vote. You can vote on th...

Hocus Pocus in Buda Park Saturday City officials are offering families Booda Halloween Movie Night in the Park. The movie Hocus Pocus, will be showing 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Buda City Park Amphitheater. Bring your own goodies and enjoy a night out at the park cuddling up with lawn chairs, bl...

By Brittany Anderson Hays CISD high school bands are getting a few much-needed upgrades after years without the proper space and equipment necessary for marching band practices and competitions. Following rounds of applause, the Hays CISD school board unanimously approved Oct. 25 the purchase of a t...

By Brittany Anderson As Kyle continues to grow, two parcels of land that will feature mixed-use developments with residential and retail space are being planned for the city. Map view of the donated land and where the northern and southern parcels are planned. Photo via CSW Development. The city cou...