BUDA — Knowing that there is a large number of entrepreneurs in the area, the Buda Economic Development Corporation (EDC) hosted its first Buda Early Entrepreneurs (BEE) Market on Saturday, July 27 at Buda City Hall. Young entrepreneurs had the opportunity to showcase their business ideas, sell hand...

A sentencing hearing, which was set to be held on July 25, for local political consultant Mina Colin Strother, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering in March, was continued until the week of May 12, 2025. According to a motion to continue sentencing presented in the United Stat...

SAN MARCOS – A laboratory-confirmed positive human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Hays County, which is the first one reported for the 2024 season, according to the Hays County Health Department (HCHD). The patient is a resident of the 78610 ZIP code and was diagnosed with West N...

Cody Mitchell, center, poses for a photo with Hays County Commissioners Debbie Ingalsbe, left, Michelle Cohen, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra, Mitchell’s wife, Hays County Constable, Precinct 2 Deputy Robert Eller and commissioner Lon Shell after being sworn in as a regular full-time Deputy Constab...

Earlier this month, Dripping Springs City Council proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month, thus recognizing those who are dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recognition. “We encourage the citizens of Dripping Springs to get outside to...

PAWS Shelter of Central Texas hosted its Dog Days of Summer event at Dripping Springs Distilling on Sunday, July 21. In addition to adoptable dogs, attendees were treated to a signature drink made specifically for the event and had the option to put their name in for numerous raffle prizes.

(Editor's Note: This story was updated on Thursday, July 25, to reflect new information received from the city of Dripping Springs.) DRIPPING SPRINGS — At its July 16 meeting, Dripping Springs City Council discussed the future of a local mountain biking club's use of Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Thi...

On Friday, July 19, numerous Kyle residents joined Kyle City Council members Michael Tobias, right, and Miguel Zuniga for “Conversations with Council.” This town hall-style event, held at the Kyle Public Library, was an opportunity for community members to share questions, comments and suggestions f...

KYLE — On Thursday, July 18, 35th Congressional District Representative Greg Casar awarded the city of Kyle just under $1 million in approved funding to expand the reclaimed water system. The reclaimed water system began in February 2023 after congressman Lloyd Doggett secured $2 million in federal ...

BUDA — A project dubbed "Forward Motion" received the green light from the Buda City Council in June and then the Hays County Commissioners Court on July 16 in the form of tax breaks and other financial incentives. Futronic USA Inc., a leading manufacturer of motor vehicle transmission and powertrai...