Nearly $4.24B in bonds on November ballot for Central Texas schools

Nine Central Texas school districts have called bond elections for this November, asking for nearly $4.24 billion for campus improvements, security and technology upgrades and new construction.

Eanes ISD ranks 10th best school district in the nation in new list

Eanes ISD also was ranked the best school district in Texas and the Austin area, and fifth for both best teachers and best place to teach in Texas.

Boil water notice rescinded for Plum Creek water system in Hays County

The notice was due to a water main break causing a service outage to some customers on the east side of I-35 and affected neighborhoods include Green Pastures, Rolling Hills, Windy Hills, and Dove Hills.

Drought impact at Jacob's Well tracked by monitoring wells

As water managers wait for more data to come in from the monitoring wells, park officials are also waiting to see how much rain will fall this winter. That will determine the new summer swimming policy.

San Marcos residents encouraged to participate in community survey

The survey is designed to gather feedback from residents on an array of issues including affordability, transportation, education, recreational opportunities, and civic engagement.

Kyle man arrested for making threats against Austin Waldorf School

The school reported to the Travis County Sheriff's Office that they had received threatening voicemails which were severe enough that the school closed for two days as a precaution.

City of Kyle crews repair broken water main

The City of Kyle repaired a broken waterline main that was on Star of Texas Dr.

Jason Landry: Aunt of missing Texas State student thankful for continued support

A new sign has gone up at the Wake of the Dead Coffee House in San Marcos to help the effort to find Texas State student Jason Landry, who has been missing since December 2020.

Hobby Lobby to open location in Kyle in 2023

The Kyle location, forecasted to open in late summer of 2023, joins more than 900 Hobby Lobby stores across the nation. 

Hays County man receives 60 years in prison for sexually assaulting child

The man was accused of sexually assaulting a young girl repeatedly beginning when she was about nine years old, says the Hays County District Attorney's office.

Fentanyl-related overdose deaths prompt agencies to form task force

Because of the increase in overdose deaths, the Kyle Police Department, DEA and other local agencies have formed a task force to track down criminals that are responsible and raise public awareness.

Fourth Hays CISD student dies from fentanyl overdose, autopsy reports

According to the Hays CISD superintendent, an autopsy has determined a death of a 15-year-old Hays CISD student in early July was due to a fentanyl overdose.