BUDA — Buda Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care completed its month-long fan drive — a donation project where fans will be gifted to older adults in need — on July 1. “We recognized that the summer months can be particularly challenging for vulnerable individuals, as they often face the risk of hea...

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...

We are sad to announce the passing of Joy Laverne Spillar Purcell of Dripping Springs, Texas. She passed in the comfort of her home on July 9th, 2023, after spending the day surrounded by her husband, family, and caregivers in the presence of prayer and abundant love. Joy was one of five children bo...

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...

The University Interscholastic League announced the six winners of the 2022-23 UIL Lone Star Cup presented by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance on Friday. In Class 6A, Conroe The Woodlands took home the conference title. The top 25 schools are recognized and in its first year in Class 6A, Dripping Springs...