San Marcos riverfront parks reopen
For the past two months, the parks in San Marcos have been closed in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
LIST: Confirmed coronavirus cases by county
A list of all county-reported cases so far
Hays County completes COVID-19 testing at nursing home facilities
The task force, made of 18 testing and eight support personnel, has set up a system allowing them to test up to 100 people an hour at facilities in Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Kyle and San Marcos.
Police: San Marcos hit-and-run suspect turns himself in
SMPD says the arrest was only possible after a citizen recognized the red Chevrolet truck involved in the crash.
Dripping Springs to create disaster relief program to help businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
The program will be for commercial businesses only, not residents, but the City Council believes that the program will help and stimulate the local economy, helping both residents and businesses, according to the city.
City of San Marcos to reopen riverfront parks May 22
Individuals may utilize the river for active recreation such as tubing, kayaking, canoeing, or swimming. Dog walking and exercising is permitted on park trails open to the public.
Wimberly ISD board to hear arguments on allowing use of LGBTQ pride logo in online meeting Wednesday
The ACLU says the district threatened legal action in emails to parents if they didn't take down the altered logo by January.
Buda drive-in finding success amid renewed interest in drive-in theaters
Doc's Drive-In Theatre is one of just a few drive-in theaters in Central Texas and it's seeing a resurgence of popularity amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hays CISD names new Lehman High band director
Nathan Smith, who currently serves as the head band director at Chapa Middle School, will be taking over the position beginning with the 2020-21 school year.
Sky Cinemas permanently closes in Dripping Springs
The theater says they attempted to reach an arrangement with their landlord but failed to do so. The landlord is now looking for a replacement cinema operator.
Woman dies in early morning house fire in Buda
Officials say the Buda Fire Department responded to a home in the 400 block of Overlook Mountain West at around 6:20 a.m. and arrived to find the home fully engulfed.
Texas Rangers identify man who killed San Marcos police officer, injured two others
The Rangers say Jose Alfredo Perez DeLaCruz, 46, was the person who shot and killed Officer Justin Putnam and wounded officers Franco Stewart and Justin Mueller on the evening of April 18.
Buda City Hall, public safety building to open to public with limited capacity
The buildings will open on Monday, May 18, but phone and online communication are still encouraged.
Hays County partners with National Guard, opens two free COVID-19 testing sites on May 10
Testing at the two sites will be conducted by the Texas Army National Guard.
Last surviving founding member of Hays CISD school board dies at 89
Pfluger is the namesake of Ralph Pfluger Elementary School and served on the Buda School Board when Hays CISD was created in 1967.
HCSO: Two suspects damaged convenience store front door with baseball bat
The suspects were then captured on video running towards the Friendship Creekside Church and a passenger car was seen leaving the church parking lot around the time of the incident.
San Marcos Police Officer returns home after recovering from gunshot wound
According to the City of San Marcos, Officer Franco Stewart was released from physical therapy following a gunshot wound he sustained when he was ambushed during a domestic dispute call.
City of San Marcos accepting applications for COVID-19 response funds
Applications will be accepted through May 20.
Man dead in overnight crash near Buda
According to police, a silver Jeep Cherokee driven by a Hispanic male left the roadway and went into the grass median for about a quarter-mile.
Local malls open up for business, but with safety protocols
You'll start to see many businesses around Austin begin to open, with precautions. But if you ask the city council, they have a different opinion.