AUSTIN — Wimberley High School senior Gage Trudeau won the 4A State Championship at the UIL State Congress Event, held in Austin on Jan. 7-8. Trudeau was one of three WHS students who qualified for the event and became the first Congress State Champion in school history. It was the third consecutive...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The city of Dripping Springs now has its own standalone flood damage prevention ordinance following unanimous approval by city council at its Jan. 7 meeting. This is required for continued compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The city currently regulates de...

WIMBERLEY –Where the iconic and beloved Cypress Creek Cafe once stood on the Wimberley Square will soon undergo a change as the city of Wimberley recently approved the demolition of the remaining facade. The new owners have already begun the process of drafting proposed designs to bring new life int...

SAN MARCOS — Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 spring session of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy. This comprehensive, 12-week program is designed to provide residents with an in-depth understanding of HCSO and the criminal justice system, according to a news release....

BUDA — Buda City Council discussed the upcoming legislative session at its Jan. 7 meeting. According to city manager Micah Grau, the next legislative session begins on Jan. 14 and, although some bills have already begun to be filed, the final day is March 14, with the last day of the session occurri...

KYLE — Kyle City Council members voted unanimously to begin full design services for parking lots at Waterleaf Park and Steeplechase Park at its Jan. 7 meeting. Director of administrative services Rosie Truelove noted that both Steeplechase Park and Waterleaf Park completed their preliminary enginee...

SAN MARCOS — The team behind a newly-established program is partnering with local school districts to help reduce the onset and progression of substance misuse — broadly opioids and, specifically, fentanyl — and its related consequences in Hays County. The Fentanyl Education, Support Training and Aw...

Newly-elected Hays County Sheriff Anthony Hipolito was sworn in by Hays County Justice of the Peace Andrew Cable on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a letter of support at its Jan. 7 meeting for a jail-based competency program. Letters of support from several county staff members were given to the court prior to the meeting, including from Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higg...

As wildfires continue to wreak havoc on communities in California, the Kyle Fire Department is sending four firefighters, along with Chief Kyle Taylor, to assist in the ongoing efforts. “We are joining a team of dedicated first responders from Central Texas to provide support during this critical ti...