With planning going as far back as late 2023, ground was broken for the new Buc-ee’s travel center in San Marcos. Located off IH-35 at Old Army Drive, this Buc-ee’s location will be the largest in the area, according to city of San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson. “I did do the happy dance, yes,” said Hug...

KYLE —  On Dec. 12, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from Child Protective Services (CPS) in reference to a child sex assault victim in Kyle. Detectives initiated an investigation which produced evidence that led to warrants being issued for 20-year-old Keshawn Kyle French-Burton...

HAYS COUNTY — Following two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) directives from the Department of Homeland Security, Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright sent an email in an effort to curb concern from parents and guardians in the district. A news release from acting DHS secretary Benjamin...

The 2025 Hays County Youth Livestock Show was held from Saturday, Jan. 11, through Saturday, Jan. 25, when the final auction commenced. There were nearly 300 entries presented during the auction. Add-ons are still being accepted through Feb. 8. For more information and full results, visit www.haysco...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Isabella Eleazar, a member of the Dripping Springs High School Chamber Choir, will perform with the Texas All-State Mixed Choir in San Antonio, Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Henry B. González Convention Center as part of the 2025 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention. Ad...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — A new business is coming to town with a mission: to be the favorite spot for good times and wine in the heart of Dripping Springs. Former proprietors of Epicure, Jerry Gray and Julio Llop, have joined forces with Kristine Clark to seek out “exceptional wines from around the world”...

DRIFTWOOD — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting incident that took place at a Driftwood residence on Tuesday, Jan. 28. At approximately 4:56 p.m. on Jan. 28, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call “reporting suspicious circumstances” on Canna Lily Circle ...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Elementary #6 within Dripping Springs ISD will officially be named Wildwood Springs Elementary. This follows a 5-1 vote on second reading by the DSISD Board of Trustees at its Monday, Jan. 27, meeting, with trustee Kim Cousins being the dissenting vote. This also comes after the b...

The Dripping Springs High School theatre program presented its performance of Footloose the musical from Thursday, Jan. 23, through Monday, Jan. 27.

DRIPPING SPRINGS – A new health food restaurant soft-opened in Dripping Springs in December 2024. With a goal to serve people only the healthiest, best quality foods, Kate Smith and her husband, Charles, opened Nectarine, located at 2001 US290, Suite 116, Dripping Springs. After experiencing some he...