San Marcos economy relies heavily on college students’ return
With the university closed, business in the city is at a crawl.
Annual holiday campaign launched to 'Light Up Historic Mercer Street' in Dripping Springs
If 450 individual families or businesses donate at least $20, DSVB will meet its goal.
Central Texas Food Bank and City of Kyle to hold mass food distribution
All are welcome and no registration is required.
Hays County law enforcement gives free BBQ plates to community
Law enforcement said their goal was to give away around 1,300 plates of food to those in the community who were in need of it.
Hays County man arrested after stealing vehicle with GPS tracking
The missing vehicle was a company work truck that had GPS tracking installed.
SMPD: Sunset Acres neighborhood is safe, residents are free to leave their homes
Residents are free to leave their homes.
Central Texas Food Bank needs volunteers for next round of Austin-area food distributions
At the food distributions, the food bank will be distributing free food to help those facing increased food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FOX 7 Discussion: Back to school plans and guidance during pandemic
Board President for Hays CISD, Esperanza Orosco, joins Fox 7 Austin with the latest plans and guidance on returning to school in the fall.
Public Survey: City of San Marcos asking for input during search for police chief
The deadline for filling out the survey is Friday, July 31.
Hays County suspends weekend COVID-19 updates
The county is worried that the public will mistake the low numbers for a decrease in positive cases.
Hays CISD votes to retire Rebel mascot from Hays High School
The superintendent for Hays CISD has the power to choose the next mascot in the future.
Missing Hays County pregnant woman located
The Hays County Sheriff's Office says the woman was located in North Austin and was unharmed and is safe.
Texas Rangers investigating shooting involving DPS trooper in San Marcos
The incident happened on July 15 at a 7-Eleven on Wonder World Drive at I-35.
Hays High School considering retiring school mascot
Hays CISD is proposing the change after releasing a statement earlier this month. If they vote to retire the rebel, they'll keep the name until a new mascot is decided at a later date.
Leak from tanker contained on FM 1626 in Kyle
Officials say that nearby stores and construction sites have been evacuated as a precaution.
Hays County to implement "cite and divert" program in September
According to a release from the county, the Cite and Divert program gives people who qualify a chance to avoid having the offense ever filed in court and becoming part of their criminal record.
Hays CISD board set to consider retiring Hays High School Rebel mascot Thursday
If the Board votes to retire the rebel mascot, a replacement would likely be determined at a later date, says the district.
San Marcos COVID-19 test site moved to Rattler Stadium
The event offers walk-up testing only, so drivers must be prepared to park and exit vehicles for testing.
Buda city facilities to conduct business virtually starting Monday due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The city says no walk-ins will be allowed and all business will be done by phone and computer until further notice.
San Marcos entering Stage 1 drought restrictions
The restrictions come as a response to dropping aquifer levels.