Dripping Springs ISD soon will start the process to determine new elementary and middle school attendance zones in preparation for the opening of a new elementary school and new middle school in August of 2017.  An administrative committee will work with the district demographer (PASA/Population and...

Props 1 & 2 pass As Americans were glued to Tuesday’s stunning presidential election results, those in Hays County gave the green light for a pair of bond propositions that total $237 million.  According to unofficial, final results on the Hays County website, Proposition 2, which called for $131 mi...

rom great danes to dachshunds and every pooch in between, humans and dogs alike can’t resist the excitement a dog park brings. Earlier this year, Buda opened its new dog park located on Sportsplex Drive. As more and more people look to visit the new park, following some helpful tips can ensure the e...

Most restaurants throughout the United States do not allow pets inside. While health regulations may vary from state to state, most restauranteurs adhere to the federal Food and Drug Administration laws that prohibit live animals (except fish in tanks) in retail establishments where food is served. ...

The Lone Star Rail project officially hit the end of the line late last month as the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) voted 18-0 to remove the project from its 2040 Regional Transportation Plan. As a part of the organization’s community outreach efforts, CAMPO staff gathered v...

A rewrite of Buda’s Unified Development Code (UDC) is on the horizon as city leaders look to balance the city’s small town charm while accommodating for future housing needs. Buda is gathering public input on the UDC rewrite, according to Chance Sparks, interim assistant city manager. In an intervie...

A Texas State University student was killed in an apparent accident after authorities believe she was drug 500 feet by a parked shuttle bus that had earlier suffered an air-brake failure, according to a Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office press release. Jordin Taylor, 20, of Burleson, was identified a...

The Hays CISD school board empaneled a Growth Impact Committee for the purposes of assessing growth in the district and making a recommendation to the board regarding the need for a bond initiative in 2017. The committee consists of a mix of citizens appointed by the board (28 voting members) and in...

As the City of Dripping Springs puts the finishing touches on its Comprehensive Plan, moves are being made from within to start the process of building the conceptual framework that will fuel the plan’s development. The City of Dripping Springs and Matt Lewis of Simple City Designs, which is an Aust...

By Jonathan Gonzalez Over 36,000 registered Hays County voters have so far cast their ballots during the first week of early voting, with more expected to hit the polls as the Nov. 8 election looms. The huge, and historic, turnout represents roughly 30 percent of the total number of registered voter...