Herbert Eugene Brown, 81, of Niederwald, Texas, passed away on Sunday morning, March 19, 2023 in Austin, Texas. He was born March 6, 1942, in Waco, Texas to the late Mildred (Harper) Brown and Kenneth Brown. Herb was a devoted father and husband who dedicated himself to a life of service to his fami...

Dozens of family, friends, neighbors and former co-workers gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Buda Chamber of Commerce founder Richard “Dick” Schneider on March 25 at the Onion Creek Senior Center, who passed away in September 2022. Throughout the celebration, Schneider’s loved ones contin...

COUNCIL ROUNDUP BUDA — From ongoing development negotiations to local events, Buda City Council discussed several items at the March 21 meeting. Persimmon term sheet negotiations to continue Following a several hours long executive session, the council directed staff to continue negotiations with Mi...

FIGHT AGAINST MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ‘My heart and passion is to inspire others with music’ KYLE — From singing hymns in church as a kid to wearing sparkles from her hat to cowboy boots for performances, well-rounded musician Janie Balderas continues to make her mark in the Texas music scene. “I just st...

HAYS COUNTY — Self-sufficiency, accountability, holistic wellness, empowerment and successful recovery — these are the goals of Hays County’s new Mental Health Court (MHC) to address a growing need. According to the Hays County-Vera Justice Institute Jail Dashboard, there were 595 inmates in the Hay...

The Kyle Area Senior Zone (KASZ) seniors who volunteer at the front desk at city hall were honored at the March 21 Kyle City Council meeting. Front row from left to right: Irene Martinez, Essie Merrill, Margie Alvarado, Rosa Loera, Virginia Bryan and Nelia Barrera. Second to back row from left to ri...

KYLE — During its March 21 meeting, Kyle City Council voted 4-3 to direct staff to start the process of hiring a project-based attorney to assist with the new city manager contract. Council member Yvonne Flores-Cale proposed the agenda item, saying she received negative feedback regarding the situat...

THE WALL THAT HEALS Submissions due April 4 KYLE — They may not have died in service, but they deserve to be remembered. Vietnam veterans who died following their time in service will have the chance to be honored as part of the prestigious Wall That Heals display coming to Kyle. From May 4 to 7 at ...

Hays County — In a growing area like Hays County, protecting water is of the utmost importance. Ahead of World Water Day, Texas Water Utilities (TWU) is sharing ways it and the community can protect precious resources. World Water Day is a United Nations day of observation recognized annually on Mar...

LUCK OF THE IRISH Some of the community’s youngest members got a chance to try their hand — or feet — at a basic Irish dance. Children were paired up with an InishFree dancer. Studio director and Belfast, Northern Ireland native Patrick McCarthy, center, instructs the group. The InishFree studio is ...