2 Central Texas pools shut down due to high levels of bacteria

Travis County Parks announced Hamilton Pool in Dripping Springs has to temporarily shut down for swimming due to recent rain and the threat of high bacteria levels.

Kyle man arrested for 7-month-old girl's death

32-year-old Mark Anthony Briones is facing a capital murder charge in the June 23 death of the infant.

Dripping Springs Skatepark closer to reality

DS Skatepark, Inc. is hoping to start construction on the project by the end of 2022 or the beginning of 2023, says the city of Dripping Springs.

Grassroots activist group pushes back on plans for San Marcos film studio

The project has been in the works for a couple of years, according to the Greater San Marcos Partnership. Earlier this month, city council members approved property tax rebates for the facility, which is being developed by Hill Country Group, LLC.

Child safe after 2 people found dead in Kyle home

The Kyle Police Department says dispatch received a call on June 23 that someone had been shot and was possibly dead while another adult and a child were in the home on Tower Drive.

Hays County Commissioners receive animal feasibility study update

Sara Pizano, with Team Shelter USA, discussed her findings following a review of the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter and other processes within Hays County related to the care of stray and lost pets.

Ukraine fundraiser on International Children's Day hosted by Les Dames D'escoffier

Austin chapter of Les Dames D'escoffier is hosting a fundraiser at Vista Brewing with proceeds going to the children's hospital OHMATDYT in Kyiv, Ukraine.

First-ever 1M+ square foot speculative facility to be built in Kyle

The announcement became official during the Tuesday, June 7, Kyle City Council meeting, when the Council approved a performance-based grant agreement with the company.

New state-of-the-art production studio coming to San Marcos

Hill Country Studios, a $267 million project, will be the first and largest virtual production, television, film and streaming studio of its kind in Texas.

San Marcos daycares being monitored by police due to threat

The information received did not specify a specific state therefore three cities in the United States were alerted: San Marcos, Texas; San Marcos, California, and San Marco, Florida.

Kyle Parks & Recreation kicks off Market Days with Juneteenth event

The event will feature a Juneteenth Proclamation and live performances as well as local vendors, arts and crafts, farm to market items and more.

San Marcos outlet mall gives honey bees new hive

Female honeybees and their hive has been placed on the roof of the Tanger Outlets San Marcos thanks to a partnership with Sato and Poholek’s company, Alvéole.

Decriminalization of marijuana in San Marcos becomes possible after thousands sign petition

San Marcos voters may have to chance to pass an ordinance decriminalizing marijuana after grassroots organizations gathered thousands of signatures to get an initiative on the ballot.

Memorial Day weekend artisan market, music festival at 12 Fox Beer Co

Veteran-owned Dripping Springs brewery 12 Fox Beer Co. is hosting an artisan market and music festival Memorial Day weekend. The event is also a celebration of the brewery's third anniversary.