Teen arrested in connection with deadly fentanyl overdose of a child: Police
The teen was arrested Feb. 27 by the Kyle and San Marcos police departments following an investigation involving the delivery of fentanyl and the death of a child in Hays County.
San Marcos CISD to hold mental health half-day following death of student
San Marcos school district is holding a mental health half-day on March 3 after an 11-year-old Goodnight Middle School student died.
Central Texas school districts cancel afterschool activities due to severe weather
In anticipation of the severe weather Thursday, some Central Texas school districts are canceling or ending afterschool activities early.
Central Texas weather: Heavy rain, gusty winds head out of CTX, cold front comes in
Heavy rain and gusty winds were seen throughout Thursday evening, as a cold front now comes into Central Texas.
Teen musician Dorian 'ZEV' Kweller remembered as uniquely talented, hard-working
The Dripping Springs 16-year-old and son of Ben Kweller was getting ready to play his first gig at this month's SXSW but was tragically killed in a car crash earlier this week.
Teen dies in crash trying to avoid driver who crossed into lane, Hays County troopers say
A 16-year-old boy was killed in a crash in Hays County after attempting to avoid hitting a car who went into his lane, troopers said.
Texas Lottery $1 million scratch ticket prize claimed by Dripping Springs resident
A resident of Dripping Springs claimed a $1 million scratch ticket prize from the Texas Lottery,
Police searching for 2 armed robbery suspects in Buda
Police are asking for help identifying two armed robbery suspects at a gas station in Buda.
State legislation filed in 2023 session would legalize fentanyl test strips
More than a dozen fentanyl-related bills have been filed this legislative session, with most decriminalizing test strips if passed. The controversial topic has recently gained bipartisan support.
Student hit, killed in San Marcos CISD middle school parking lot; classes canceled
San Marcos CISD says an 11-year-old Goodnight Middle School student has died after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot. Classes are canceled for the remainder of the day.
Sen. John Cornyn meets with Hays County law enforcement, families affected by fentanyl
Each family member, school district employee or member of law enforcement in attendance had been affected by fentanyl in some way, and they wanted Sen. John Cornyn to know.
Sheriff's office investigating Buda Burger King armed robbery
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying three armed robbery suspects.
San Marcos City Council names new city manager
San Marcos City Council has named Stephanie Reyes the next City Manager of the City of San Marcos.
Jacob's Well closed to swimming due to drought
The drought has caused the flow from the spring to not be suitable at this time.
Suspects upset, display guns because golf cart was moving too slow: Texas State police
Texas State police are looking for three people who allegedly threatened two university contract employees with guns because their golf cart was moving too slow.
Governor Abbott gives 2023 State of the State Address
Gov. Greg Abbott went on to list seven emergency items for the 2023 legislative session.
Dave Hollis, Disney exec turned self-help author, dies at 47
Dave Hollis, whose ex-wife Rachel Hollis wrote the bestseller “Girl, Wash Your Face,” was pronounced dead Sunday afternoon at his home in Dripping Springs.
Hays County deputy cleared from deadly 2022 shooting
On Feb. 15, a grand jury decided to not indict the Hays County deputy for the shooting.
74-year-old Wimberley man donates kidney to stranger to 'end someone's suffering'
That act of great love for the 74-year-old grandfather was donating a kidney to someone he has never met, in an effort to save a life.
Community gathers to support family of Julie Ann Gonzalez
The Central Texas community showed its love and support for a local family who’s been through one tragedy after another.