Dripping Springs launches its own emergency management plan
The Dripping Springs Emergency Management Department has launched the city's first Emergency Management Plan after working with emergency officials from across Hays County.
Beto O'Rourke to teach politics course at Texas State next spring
Pending finalization of his hire, O'Rourke will join the Texas State faculty as an adjunct lecturer.
Man arrested after pulling knife on San Marcos police officer
The San Marcos Police Department has arrested a man after he pulled a knife on one of its police officers. The man has been identified as 43-year-old Benjamin Reece Lawton.
San Marcos police say multiple reports of shots fired appear to be “a trend”
Last Saturday night into early Sunday morning San Marcos police say they responded to seven of those calls within a five-hour period.
Man arrested after deadly Buda hit-and-run crash
The Buda Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a hit-and-run crash outside a grocery store that resulted in the death of 67-year-old Viola Garcez.
Former NFL lineman Tony Hills helps bridge Buda police to community
Former Texas Longhorn and NFL lineman Tony Hills teamed up with local law enforcement at Buda's new Johnson High School recently.
Two suspects sought after shots fired near large party at apartment complex
Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Marcos Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 512-753-2300.
Rowlett man arrested in San Marcos for firing into the air, says SMPD
A Rowlett man has been arrested in San Marcos for deadly conduct after police say he fired a shot into the air outside a party.
“Spook-tacular” month of fun activities lined up for Kyle residents
The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department has lined up a “Spook-tacular” month of fun activities for Kyle residents!
Arrests in Kyle result in 70 charges connected to vehicle burglaries
The Kyle Police Chief is reminding residents to take precautions and protect themselves against vehicle burglaries and identity theft.
Free COVID-19 testing sites to open across Hays County
Mobile testing sites will open in Kyle, Dripping Springs, San Marcos and Wimberley with tests available to the public.
Driver charged in fatal Labor Day weekend crash in San Marcos
Police say that just prior to striking the first vehicle, he was traveling nearly 40 mph over the posted speed limit and his blood alcohol content was over three times the legal limit.
San Marcos to end drought restrictions October 4
The city says year-round conservation rules are implemented when the 10-day average Edwards Aquifer index well level rises above 660 feet above mean sea level (msl).
Soldiers reunite with loved ones in San Marcos
Soldiers were reunited with loved ones at the San Marcos US Army Reserve Center after a nearly year-long deployment.
San Marcos police looking for suspect after man shot in face
Witnesses reported that a verbal argument had happened in the parking lot of a San Marcos business and that a man had run from the scene after shots were fired.
Suspect arrested in non-fatal shooting in San Marcos
The San Marcos Police Department has arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for a non-fatal shooting.
2 small planes collide in mid-air before hitting runway in San Marcos
The collision at the San Marcos Regional Airport resulted in two people taken to the hospital and one unharmed, something the NTSB says is not common.
Flu shots available for Texas State students, faculty and staff
The Student Health Center has established flu shot outreach centers in San Marcos and Round Rock for all students, faculty, and staff, says the university.
2 planes collide on runway at San Marcos Regional Airport
Residents are asked to avoid the area around the San Marcos Regional Airport after two planes were involved in a crash.
Contract tracing project offering job opportunities for TXST students
Texas State University is recruiting 200 contact tracers for the Texas Department of State Health Services’ Texas Health Trace initiative.