Concerns are growing among residents in the Spring Branch subdivision in Kyle after a man was recently seen openly carrying an AK-47 rifle while walking his dogs. The man in question said the display is meant to not only exercise his 2nd amendment rights, but also to deter those whom he said have re...

By Camelia Juarez A tighter deadline to approve or deny proposed developments could place strain on cities as they attempt to mitigate growth. Ultimately, city planners fear new rules per House Bill 3167 could lead to developments setting up that might not be up to code and might not be transparent ...

By Camelia Juarez and Moses Leos III  A 6.1% overall average pay bump is forthcoming for Hays CISD educators after district officials finalized how much they can offer, based on additional state funding.   By a unanimous 7-0 Aug. 19 vote, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees finalized increasing pay by $...

Little to no services associated with a proposed 1,400-acre unilateral annexation of land east of Kyle drew the ire of residents who are fighting a plan they feel has no benefit. Many who oppose Kyle’s proposal Aug. 20 also fear the city is rushing an attempt to forcibly acquire land before a new st...

A Driftwood-area lawmaker is joining a handful of state legislators asking Texas’ top elected official to call a special session to talk gun reform. While Texas Gov. Greg Abbott quashed the request for now, State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) hopes to generate some discussion on the topic, perhaps...

Former Democratic State Senator and Gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis announced she is running for congress. Davis, who gained notoriety during her 2014 run against Governor Greg Abbott, announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for District-21 on Monday morning. She will face freshman...

Despite a new state law allowing for the production, transportation and sale of hemp in Texas, Hays County’s top lawyer still intends to prosecute any and all marijuana cases going forward. On July 11, Hays County District Attorney Wes Mau said in a release that his office will continue to prosecute...

The three largest school districts in Hays County are expected to receive tens of millions of dollars in additional funding for teacher pay raises following the signing of House Bill (HB) 3 by Governor Greg Abbott. HB 3, the public school finance bill, ensures an additional $11.6 billion in public s...

A pay raise for Dripping Springs ISD teachers is forthcoming after district leaders Monday approved the measure following passage of key legislation in Austin. Through approval of House Bill (HB) 3 in May, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this month, DSISD is projected to receive roughly $3.7 mill...

Texas towns can now use hotel occupancy tax (HOT) dollars to reduce light pollution and preserve the dark skies above, all thanks to a Driftwood-area legislator. Earlier this month, House Bill 4158, authored by State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood), became law after it passed through Texas Gov. Greg...