Hays County Clerk offering new faster service to process vital records

The Hays County Clerk's office has partnered with Permitium, an online portal that allows residents to apply and pay for vital records, such as birth, death and marriage certificates.

Pet 7-foot gator removed from Texas home

A woman stole the alligator while she was volunteering at a zoo and raised the reptile as a pet for more than 20 years.

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.

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.

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.

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.