KYLE – Erich Spannhake, 38, of Kyle, was arrested Friday, Dec. 6 on multiple drug charges, including possession of approximately 14 pounds of psychedelic drugs. Spannhake was previously arrested in April 2024 for the illegal possession of fentanyl and Xanax; from that arrest, two additional substanc...

Dripping Springs High School Sophomore Anvika Jain has been chosen to represent the state of Texas at the YMCA National Advocacy Days in Washington D.C. in spring of 2025. While in D.C., she will present to members of the United States Congress on the matters of youth development, healthy living and...

Emergency management coordinator Roman Baligad, Constable Ron Hood and city council member Geoffrey Tahuahua pose for a photo after Dripping Springs City Council presented an award to Hood for his years of service to the Emergency Management Committee on Dec. 5.

DRIPPING SPRINGS  — Eight students from Dripping Springs High School qualified for the 2025 Texas Youth and Government State Conference after competing at the Austin District Conference on Saturday, Nov. 16. Of the eight students, six of them qualified in the judicial section: Danica Best (judge), A...

SAN MARCOS — At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the execution of an interlocal agreement (ILA) with the city of Wimberley for floodplain administration and environmental health services, as well as updated the Hays County policy for credit card use. The c...

Sponsored by the Dripping Springs Lions Club, Christmas on Mercer was held on Saturday, Dec. 7. Even with the dreary weather, Christmas on Mercer was well-attended and festive.

WIMBERLEY — At its Dec. 5 meeting, Wimberley City Council unanimously approved a resolution to authorize an amendment to the 2024-25 operating budget, which allows for the transfer of funds from the General Tax Fund - Unobligated Fund Balance to Roads Maintenance for the RR 12 at RM 3237 Intersectio...

Despite Santa having a last minute emergency at the North Pole, residents still had fun with cookies and activities at the Kyle Public Library event on Dec. 9.

KYLE — The Gingerbread House in Kyle, a holiday attraction, is now open to the public for its fifth year. Started in 2020 by Kristine Lilly, the Gingerbread House is colorful and magical, bringing in the holiday spirit to Kyle. The Gingerbread House is a childhood dream for Lilly. Her earliest memor...

SAN MARCOS — A new event center arena and a conference center with a full-service hotel could be making its way to Hays County. At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the authorization for the execution of a preliminary development agreement (DA) between Hays...