A 911 call was received from Texas Disposal Systems recycling center at 9:45 a.m. Thursday reporting a body had been found on a conveyer belt at the facility. The body is of an unidentified male and while officials from the Travis County Sheriffs Office say there is no evidence of foul play, they ...

by Sahar Chmais Children and COVID-19 experiences differ slightly from the relationships between adults and COVID-19, but these differences have caused a lot of confusion leading some to believe that there is a bubble around kids that protects them from the disease. Even more, there have been people...

By Sahar Chmais  Convalescent plasma has been used as a treatment for many infections, including coronaviruses such as SARS, and yielded positive results in healing patients. This method is being applied for COVID-19, but scientists are still unsure how effective it is for this virus.  What scientis...

By Sahar Chmais  Hays County residents who have been affected by COVID-19 will be receiving financial relief soon. Judge Ruben Becerra approved assistance for mortgage, rent, utility and childcare. Residents can have access to this type of financial aid if they can prove that they have lost  their j...

By Sahar Chmais This year’s holiday celebrations will not resemble what Buda residents have experienced pre-COVID-19, but the virus has not deterred the people from continuing the warm celebrations. In order to maintain the details that complete the joyous season, Buda organized a new method for its...

by Sahar Chmais  Halloween is over, but there was a spooky mystery in the air last week. Many people driving by the old Buda Elementary School campus were curious about what was set up in the parking lot. On Saturday, Nov. 14, Fear the Walking Dead filmed for their show at the location.  This is not...

by Sahar Chmais Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick offered a reward of up to $1 million last week to incentivize people to come forth with any voter fraud information. But there has not been an outcry over voter fraud in Texas; Hays County even created an example of a smooth election year. Both Republican a...

by Sahar Chmais As the holidays make their way, it is inevitable that families and friends will gather. Getting together is not ideal as COVID-19 infections spread more rapidly all over the U.S. and in Hays County, but if people will be together, there are tips on how to better implement it. Hays Co...

by Sahar Chmais  Ascension Seton opened a new healthcare clinic in Dripping Springs on Thursday, Nov. 12, giving people in rural areas quick, convenient access to physicians without making a long trip to the city.  “This is a growing community and Seton is an established landmark in Austin healthcar...

by Sahar Chmais The 87th Legislative Session might be more challenging than years prior due to the financial setbacks of COVID-19, but State Senator Judith Zaffirini and Texas House Representative for District 45 Erin Zwiener are taking quick actions and pre-filed bills as early as possible. There a...