Off-duty Kyle police officer shot at San Marcos apartment complex; suspect in custody
San Marcos police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning when an off-duty Kyle police officer was shot at an apartment complex. The officer is expected to recover, and the suspect, 22-year-old Joseph Sifuentes, is in custody.
Boy Scout builds shed, stocks it with recess equipment for Kyle Elementary students
Now that the project is complete, Noah can't wait for the students to enjoy.
12-year-old runaway safe, says Hays County SO
Investigators say Meleah Verastegui Hernandez has returned home and is safe after being gone a week.
Blue Hole Regional Park swimming area closed due to low water levels
Officials say low water levels have made swimming unsafe at Blue Hole Regional Park.
San Marcos family loses newly renovated home in fire
The Rodriguez family had spent the last four years and nearly $10,000 renovating their family home, only for it to burn down in the early hours of Aug. 18.
Person fraudulently cashed check at Kyle store: HCSO
The person was caught on video cashing a check issued to someone else in June.
Men caught on camera breaking into cars in San Marcos
Police are looking for men were checking door handles and breaking into cars at the College Town Apartments on Thorpe Lane.
Drought restrictions: San Marcos to enter Stage 4
The City of San Marcos says it will enter Stage 4 drought restrictions on Sunday, August 27 at noon.
San Marcos students moving into apartment complex find conditions "not livable"
The fall semester begins this month, and students in San Marcos are moving into their new homes for the next year. But residents of one apartment complex are already wanting to move out because of poor living conditions.
Citywide microsurfacing to start in Kyle Aug. 21
Crews will be out microsurfacing roads all over Kyle for seven days, weather permitting, starting Monday Aug. 21.
Texas fire officials say wildfires could happen anytime, anywhere
The Parmer Lane Fire sparked the same day the Forest Service increased its Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 4, largely because of the dry conditions.
Fire crews work to put out 25-acre wildfire in Kyle
Fire crews are working to put out a wildfire in Kyle.
Oak Grove Fire: Recovery efforts underway in Hays County
As of Monday, August 7, the containment line around the fire was nearly completed at 65 percent. There was no forward movement.
Oak Grove Fire: Wildfire in San Marcos caused by equipment use
The Texas A&M Forest Service says that the Oak Grove Fire in San Marcos remains at an estimated 400 acres as of August 8 and is 90% contained.
Oak Grove Fire: Wildfire continues to burn in San Marcos
A home and several buildings were destroyed in the Oak Grove Fire in San Marcos. The fire has reached 400 acres and is 30% contained as of Aug. 6.
Oak Grove Fire: Temporary flight restriction in place
Officials say a drone was flying near the wildfire Saturday night, which the Texas A&M Forest Service says can be unsafe for firefighters.
Oak Grove Fire: Residents forced to evacuate as crews battle wildfire
One of several residents forced to evacuate due to the raging wildfire in San Marcos says, "It's life what am I supposed to do, you know, I don't want to burn up."
Hays County Sheriff’s Office looks into non-lethal restraining device following deadly shooting
This comes as use of force cases are top of mind for departments, including Hays County, following an officer-involved deadly shooting in December 2022.
Mail theft at Central Texas nonprofit, apartment complex
From Round Rock to San Marcos, mail theft is becoming a rampant problem in Central Texas.
Mail thief steals 16 packages; police seek help identifying suspect
Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a man who broke into a locked mailroom and stole 16 packages.