Alyssa Marie Bargsley, 17, of Kyle, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010. Our baby girl was called home by our Lord and Savior way too soon for those of us who remain. Alyssa was a vibrant and spirited young lady who lit up any room with her beautiful smile and outgoing personality. She had goals and a...

by JEN BIUNDO Brooke Wilson, 2, takes a trip down a giant inflatable slide at the Jumpy Place, an indoor play center in Kyle. The space has six spacewalks full of chutes, slides and obstacle courses. (Photos by Jen Biundo) There are a few rules you should know at the Jumpy Place, an indoor playgroun...

by JEN BIUNDO For just the second time since December of 2008, Hays County has seen a decrease in foreclosure rates over the same month of the year prior, with home sales likely propped up by the $8,000 home-buyer’s credit that expired on April 30. This month, 110 properties are listed for possible ...

STAFF REPORT WARREN Garland Warren, who thought San Marcos needed a second convenience store and grew his business into the regional Sac N Pac chain, died early Monday at the age of 74. While visiting friends here in 1965, Warren and his wife Janelle went to the town’s only store at closing time, wh...

by RAY HERNANDEZ Kyle Chamber of Commerce The Kyle Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau’s mission is to not only promote business opportunities in Kyle and position the community as a tourism destination, but to ensure that our city maintains a high quality of living. Through our work, the Chambe...

Buda Bits by SANDRA GRIZZLE Buda Elementary will become the old Buda High School for a day, as the Bulldogs will be in town on Sat., May 8, reuniting for the annual high school reunion. Former students, teachers and friends are welcome to attend the gathering, which starts at 10:30 a.m. A barbecue l...

Odds & Ends by MYRTLE HEIDEMAN It’s almost that time again, the end of school. Time to graduate from high school, college, etc., time for fun, prepare for more school or look for a job. Back when, not many had the opportunity to go to college. If you lived in town, you might get a job sacking grocer...

Check it out by TODD A. RUGE It’s getting warmer outside and the days are getting longer; summer is just around the corner. The Buda Public Library will again have a summer reading program for all area children. Last year 292 children participated in this fun program. If you missed out last year or ...

Mountain City Montage Hays Free Press publisher Bob Barton gives Mountain City residents some historical background on their small town. (Photo by Mark Wilson) by PAULINE TOM Mountain City City Hall doors open on Wednesday, May 12, for the Council Meeting – at the new location. It’s the house (that ...

It’s About Thyme by CHRIS WINSLOW Mother’s Day is approaching fast this weekend. As a nurseryman, please allow me to make an observation: mothers are enthusiastic gardeners! They make up a huge part of our customer base. With that in mind, assisted by my wife Diane, I have come up with a few gift id...