Water pipe leaks at San Marcos parks during Stage 3 drought
The City of San Marcos is asking everyone to bring their own water to city park during the Stage 3 drought response.
Scammers posing as law enforcement in Hays County: police
Hays County law enforcement is warning about reported phone scams where scammers are calling about pending arrest warrants and asking for payment with a gift card or bitcoin.
Caldwell County seeks suspect in credit card abuse case
Investigators say a man made a large purchase with a stolen credit card at a Home Depot in Kyle.
Texas wildfire threat has increased: officials
The risk for a large fire is not limited to the areas around Lake Travis. The threat includes the farm lands on the east side of the county around Manor and Pflugerville.
Several Central Texas cities announce water restrictions, boil water notices
More Central Texas communities are dealing with watering restrictions and boil water notices due to high demand and low supply.
Additional charges filed in Hays County against San Antonio registered sex offender
Diego Cortez, a registered sex offender, now faces ten additional charges of possession of child pornography and first-degree felony sex abuse of child continuous of a victim under 14 years old.
Kyle police officially relocate operations to Kyle Public Safety Center
The new 64,000-square-foot, two-story center was approved by Kyle residents in November 2020 through Proposition A.
Ruby Ranch Fire: Crews contain 41.4-acre wildfire in Buda
Officials said the Ruby Ranch Fire sparked in Buda burned 41.4 acres and is now contained.
Burnt human remains found in Kyle; Hays County deputies investigating
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is looking for leads in the death of a man in Kyle.
Several Central Texas counties announce burn bans
If you are in a place without a burn ban and are approved to burn, always have a water source. Keep an eye on barbecue pits and grills, don't throw out cigarette butts, and make sure chains aren't dragging when you drive.
Teen arrested in San Antonio for stealing car in Hays County
A teen was arrested in San Antonio after stealing a car in Driftwood. This comes after two neighborhoods in Hays County seem to have been targeted.
Man receives 35 years for striking Kyle police officer with metal pipe
He was found guilty of first-degree felony aggravated assault against a public servant and third-degree felony resisting arrest with a deadly weapon.
San Marcos opens cooling centers amid record-breaking heat
The City of San Marcos is opening a cooling center this week to help people through the triple-digit hot streak.
City of Austin announces $250,000 in grant funding for creative public projects
The City of Austin Economic Development Department has launched a new program offering $250,000 in grants to local artists, small organizations and small art businesses.
Kia thefts: Texans raise awareness after having vehicles stolen recently
Thefts of Kias and Hyundais have spiked ever since a TikTok trend emerged in 2021 showing how to start one of these cars with something as simple as a USB cord.
City of San Marcos federally sanctioned for failure to preserve 'Trump Train' documents
U.S. District Judge Mark Lane concluded in his June 29 order that the City of San Marcos "failed miserably" to preserve information they were obligated to retain.
Burn ban in effect in Kyle for 90 days
During the burn ban, outdoor burning in Kyle is prohibited, says the Kyle Fire Department.
Dripping Springs launches new website to prepare for upcoming solar eclipses
The city will experience two solar eclipses over the next nine months: an annual solar eclipse on Oct. 14 and a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
San Marcos in Stage 3 drought restrictions
Stage 3 drought restrictions went in place Sunday, July 2, says the city of San Marcos.
Emergency crews repair gas line break in Kyle
Kyle emergency crews and CenterPoint Energy repaired a gas line that was hit behind a Kohl's Friday morning.