BUDA — On Friday, June 28, the city of Buda staff finalized a deal to acquire approximately 30 acres of land on the east side of IH-35 for the future Eastside Park. The land is located off Hillside Terrace, adjacent to the Green Meadows subdivision. Of the $6.1 million purchase price, Hays County co...

AUSTIN  — Current students at Austin Community College District (ACC) could receive financial relief for their final credit hours with a new scholarship. At its July 1 meeting, the ACC Board of Trustees unanimously approved additional Affordability Scholarships for current students; under the progra...

SAN MARCOS — Cory Grell of HNTB presented a possible 2024 transportation plan to the Hays County Commissioners Court at its July 2 meeting. The projects focused on safety, mobility, regional connectivity, right-of-way (ROW) preservation and new alignment. All of the projects  aim to lessen traffic a...

KYLE — At its July 2 meeting, Kyle City Council approved 4-3 to bring back an item at a future meeting that could place a non-binding proposition on the November ballot, which would allow residents to vote whether council should continue to have the same access to the city’s health insurance as a fu...

The city of Buda hosted its annual Red, White and Buda Bike Parade on Thursday, July 4 in downtown Buda. Kids, and children at heart, filled Main Street with decorated bikes, wagons, trikes and more in celebration of Independence Day. The city of Kyle hosted a Fourth of July celebration on Thursday...

KYLE — Kyle City Council held a discussion at its July 2 meeting regarding whether city council credit cards should be eliminated. Ultimately, the cards will be continued, but staff is directed to bring back an analysis on council traveling habits for the upcoming budgeting process. Council member M...

HAYS COUNTY -- Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson Sr. submitted his resignation on Friday, July 5. This comes on the heels of a lawsuit and subsequent hearing to remove him from office for incompetence and official misconduct. Anderson, among other witnesses, took the stand on Tuesday, June 2...

WIMBERLEY — In honor of Parks and Recreation Month, outdoor and running enthusiasts are invited to join the Virtual 50K Challenge in Wimberley during the month of July. The Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department is telling runners to “get ready to lace up your sneakers and hit the virtual trails”...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs ISD students Grant Gillum and Nora Gillum each claimed top-five finishes at the National History Day Contest held June 9-13 at the University of Maryland. A rising seventh grader at Dripping Springs Middle School, Nora placed fourth in the Junior Individual Websit...