SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Health Department (HCHD) invites residents to the second annual Summer Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at its facility, located at 101 Thermon Drive in San Marcos. The fair will feature free health services, including free vaccinations for eligible ...

SAN MARCOS   — The Hays County Commissioners Court received a presentation from the Hays County Homeless Coalition at its April 23 meeting, with data from the organizarion 2024 Point in Time count. The Hays County Homeless Coalition is an “organization of organizations” that is attempting to make ho...

BUDA — Ally Medical Emergency Room hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of its eighth location, in hopes of providing quality medical services to the growing community, on April 24, marking the second Hays County facility. The event was hosted at the new building, located at 15610 IH-35 ...

Fans cheer as wiener dogs, or dachshunds, race with speed across the field. Dogs who placed first and second moved on to other races to find out who was the fastest. The final winner of the day was the 2023 reigning champion, Lorelei. Second place went to Bean and third place went to Jimmy Dean.

The following story includes details of sexual assault that may be disturbing to some readers. Please proceed with caution. SAN MARCOS — Lilly Roberts’ life slowed down on Thursday, April 25, as she and her family sat on the front bench inside the courthouse, while Hays County 22nd District Judge Br...

KYLE -- Those wanting to get rid of their old tires are in luck as The Hays County Environmental Task Force led by the Hays County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG), is hosting a Tire Collection Event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or u...

AUSTIN — Colten Romeo Thayer, 20, was sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl in federal court on April 29. Thayer was arrested on Aug. 30, 2022, for possession of a controlled substance after a traffic stop led a search of his vehicle, where officers disc...

JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative celebrated National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18 while also honoring its crews and investing in their training, education and career growth throughout the entire month. As part of PEC’s commitment to provide safe and reliable power, for more tha...

DRIPPING SPRINGS  — Dripping Springs ISD has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for the fifth consecutive year for its commitment to music education. Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded ...

DRIPPING SPRINGS  —  Dripping Springs Water Supply Corp. wastewater customers will see rate changes on their water bill in May. Wastewater rates are based on water consumption through the months of December, January and February. This is the winter averaging period and is conducted annually. Custome...