Young-at-Large by JOHN YOUNG Oil seeped from a hole in the Gulf’s heart. State budgets continued to bleed from the worst economy since food riots. The Afghan military ordeal officially became Vietnam-long. And what was America talking about? Football. And not even the World Cup brand, which at least...

Kyle City Limits by BRENDA STEWART Sadly, I was fully prepared to write an obituary today.  From all indications, the Old Town Kyle Advocates had begun to falter and fade. We had gathered, from time to time, to lament its demise and relish the glory days. We reflected on our past, how in its infancy...

From the Crow’s Nest by CLINT YOUNTS Last Monday, my lovely wife, often referred to as “Maw” in this here column, and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. Thirty years of wedded bliss, somewhat of a rarity these days, I’m afraid. Many of my friends have not been so successful in their marital ...

Mountain City resident Gordon Dye and other neighbors are joining forces and trying to maintain the property where Michael Dowd lived until his death several weeks ago. (Photo by Jen Biundo) by JEN BIUNDO Michael Dowd lived alone, and at some point – two, four, perhaps even six weeks ago – he died a...

by BRAD ROLLINS Last year’s fireworks display at Buda City Park drew a crowd of thousands. This year Buda and Kyle are planning more fireworks, and Buda will also be home to the Brew-B-Que Festival. (Photo by Sean Kimmons) The corridor cities are hosting fireworks displays this weekend to celebrate ...

Neighbors try to extinguish a fire that started in a boat parked at firefighter Matt Owens’ home on Cedar Street in Buda. (Photo by Debbie Owens) by JEN BIUNDO Investigators with the Buda Fire Department say they haven’t yet determined the cause of a blaze that destroyed a boat and damaged a house o...

Branson Police Chief Caroll McCullough arrests Mark David Simmons following an eight and a half hour standoff at the Walnut Lane Motel. Simmons agreed to surrender after being assured he would not be thrown to the ground during the arrest. He is wanted in Hays County for the murder of Steven Woelfel...

I got a good laugh from this week’s Free Press article entitled “U.S. Foods Passes Go”. In the article it referred to the “outcry from a group of citizens who said that the development would...mar the gateway to Buda.” Please correct me if I’m wrong but my understanding is that the land on the north...

Gary Preston Krause, 64, of Austin died Sunday, June 13, 2010, with family and friends close in his heart. He was a loving son, father, husband and brother, whose insight into the detail of the world will be greatly missed. The Krause family lived in Buda for a number of years. Gary attended the Bud...