SAN MARCOS – A dead wild bird from the northwestern area of Hays County has tested positive for avian bird flu, according to the the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Avian influenza (commonly known as “bird flu”) is a disease that typically affects wild birds, especially waterfowl a...

KYLE —  On Dec. 12, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from Child Protective Services (CPS) in reference to a child sex assault victim in Kyle. Detectives initiated an investigation which produced evidence that led to warrants being issued for 20-year-old Keshawn Kyle French-Burton...

DRIFTWOOD — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting incident that took place at a Driftwood residence on Tuesday, Jan. 28. At approximately 4:56 p.m. on Jan. 28, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call “reporting suspicious circumstances” on Canna Lily Circle ...

Note: This story has been reposted with additional information. For the most current information, visit https://www.haysfreepress.com/2025/01/29/hays-county-sheriffs-office-investigates-shooting-incident-involving-wimberley-student/ WIMBERLEY -- In an email sent to families on Wednesday, Jan. 29, Wi...

DRIPPING SPRINGS -- At approximately 1:30pm, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, North Hays County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched for a high-angle rescue in the 600 block of Harmon Hills Cove in Dripping Springs. San Marcos Hays County EMS also responded with multiple units.  "Our first crew arrived and advised...

HAYS COUNTY -- Following inclement weather that caused closures on Tuesday, Jan. 21, several schools announced that they will reopen this week. Hays CISD will operate on a normal schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Austin Community College District (ACC) will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 22. All in-person and...

KYLE -- Hays CISD announced in an email to parents and staff that it will be back on a normal schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 22. This follows the district being closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and then on Tuesday, Jan. 21, for inclement weather. The email reads: ...

HAYS COUNTY -- Hays CISD, Wimberley ISD and Dripping Springs ISD have announced the closure of campuses ahead of anticipated severe weather this week. Hays CISD announced in an email to staff and parents on Friday, Jan. 17, that in addition to campuses and offices being closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in...

SAN MARCOS – A Hays County man, Manuel Mendoza, Jr., 38, pleaded guilty to four counts of intoxication assault on Dec. 19 and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Mendoza had previously been convicted of intoxication assault in Hamilton County, according to a news release. The four counts represent ...

DRIPPING SPRINGS —  Several fires occurred throughout the New Year's celebration, including a residential structure in the 2400 block of Martin Road, Dripping Springs. According to North Hays County Fire Rescue Fire Chief Scott Collard, the first call of 2025 was made at approximately 12:09 a.m. for...