DRIPPING SPRINGS — Communities across the United States celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, in different ways. In Hays County,  the Dripping Springs Methodist Church celebrates with a Fiesta del Barrio or a neighborhood party. Associate Pastor Jesus Sámano defines Hispanic Heritage ...

WIMBERLEY — At its Sept. 6 meeting, Wimberley City Council approved, in a 4-0 vote, the adoption of the city’s FY 2024-25 budget. Council member David Cohen was not in attendance. The budget is organized by several different funds: general, Blue Hole, wastewater, hotel occupancy tax (HOT), capital p...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — A 2021 Dripping Springs High School graduate, who has been in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years, was recognized for his commendable achievements during a ceremony at Camp Wilson, California, on Aug. 11. Cpl. Cullen Potter of Dripping Springs is an Anti-Tank Missileman and Sect...

SAN MARCOS — The Greater San Marcos Youth Council (GSMYC) was formed in 1986 by concerned citizens in an effort to provide shelter to children and support services to families. Nearly 40 years later, the organization is going strong and hopes to continue to strengthen and advocate for families. Ther...

SAN MARCOS — Hays County is proposing a jump on its tax rate for fiscal year 2025 and some members of the public are not pleased. In a 5-0 vote last month, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved setting the proposed tax rate at $0.35 per $100 valuation, which is an increase from the current ra...

KYLE — Kyle City Council approved the fiscal year 2024-25 budget and tax rate at its Sept. 3 meeting. According to finance director Perwez Moheet, the summary of the budget was as follows: • Total budget: $365.3 million • General fund: $83.1 million • Capital Improvements Plan: $248.5 million • 5-ye...

SAN MARCOS — Two weeks after the initial discussion, the Hays County Commissioners Court considered, for the second time, the creation of a committee to gather and distribute information for the 2024 transportation road bond election at its Sept. 3 meeting. The consideration comes on the heels of a ...

BUDA — At its Sept. 3 meeting, Buda City Council approved a third amendment for the fiscal year 2024, with a 3% increase in revenue and a 1% decrease in expenditures. The fiscal year 2024 operating budget was originally adopted by council on Sept. 19, 2023. According to agenda documents, there have ...

KYLE — At its Sept. 3 meeting, Kyle City Council approved an agreement with Google Fiber for a non-exclusive public Right of Way (ROW). In June 2023, Google Fiber notified council that it was ready to begin the installation of fiber and offer services to the community. According to agenda documents,...

Pistons and Pitties is a nonprofit that aims to give pit bulls second chances and educate the community. All proceeds gathered from the event are put toward the pit bulls taken in at the rescue.