HAYS COUNTY — Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. is in need of a blood transfusion, according to the American Red Cross. While the need for donors is essential, now more than ever, the American Red Cross is seeing a downward trend over the last two months, with 50,000 fewer blood donations than ...

HAYS COUNTY — On July 11, Austin Pets Alive! presented updates to the Hays County Commissioners Court on the Hays County Center for Pet Resources, Education and Research. Lee Ann Shenefiel, Austin Pets Alive! executive advisor, who will serve as program coordinator, gave a history on the project pri...

SAN MARCOS — A Hays County jury found Elias Villareal, 63, guilty of aggravated assault against a public servant and resisting arrest with a deadly weapon on Wednesday, July 12. Judge Gary Steel gave him a sentence of 35 years. The evidence showed that on Feb. 20, 2022, Kyle Police Department respon...

KYLE — The Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival will return to Lake Kyle Park for a two-day festival this Labor Day weekend. On Sept. 1-2, visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of fun, including live music performances, a mini carnival, tethered hot air balloon rides, hot air balloon glow show...

HAYS COUNTY — Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) has its eyes set on expanding in Hays County to ensure that all patients’ needs are filled. Founded in 1980 by Norman Chenven, a family medicine physician, ARC has grown to be one of the largest physician-owned health care providers in Central Texas. The mu...

KYLE — During a special joint meeting on July 12 with the Planning and Zoning Commission, Kyle City Council heard a presentation from AJ Fawver of Verdunity regarding the Comprehensive Plan 2030. In March 2022, the city of Kyle put out a request for qualifications intended to find consultant teams w...

SAN MARCOS — On Nov. 10, 2022, DeVonte Amerson’s childhood friend and co-defendant, Cyrus Gray III, stepped outside of the jail walls for the first time in nearly five years. He let the sunshine hit his face and felt the warm embrace of his mother and father. Back inside the Hays County Jail, DeVont...

(Editor's Note: This story was updated at 8:44 a.m.. on Wednesday, July 26) BUDA — A wildfire that burned 41.4 acres in West Buda is now 100% contained. Just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, the Texas Wildland Task Force was called to assist with a wildfire in the Ruby Ranch subdivision in Buda ne...

KYLE — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance after locating burnt human remains in Kyle. On July 10, Hays County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of 400 Running Bull Lane in Kyle for a report of a possible deceased person. Deputies were met by a local pro...

WIMBERLEY — Local senior living community Alexis Pointe Senior Living teamed up with Keep Wimberley Beautiful to introduce eco-friendly grass and wildflowers in its 1.67-acre detention pond. This initiative helps with flood control and soil erosion and supports wildlife, while also requiring minimal...