Hays County Elections Office announces changes to polling locations

The changes to the polling locations were put in place in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic and in part to enhance access for residents.

Dripping Springs ISD moves forward with plan to provide on-site learning next month

The board's decision came after a petition gained more than 1000 signatures in less than 12 hours in favor of Dripping Springs ISD having students have classes on campus.

College students return to campus for new semester

College students at Texas State University are happy to be back on campus, even with mask requirements, smaller classes and quiet quads.

FOX 7 Discussion: City of Kyle looking to invest more in police

The Kyle City Council has approved a ballot measure seeking approval to fund a new public safety center. Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the ballot in greater detail.

Complete the 2020 Census and get free stuff, says City of Kyle

Residents in Kyle who complete the Census could receive vouchers for free admission and items from area organizations.

Bumpy start back to school for some Central Texas school districts

School districts across Central Texas are experiencing a rocky start to the school year, from server capacity issues to lack of internet access for families.

Pursuit in Wimberley turns into officer-involved shooting in Dripping Springs

The suspect who led Hay County Sheriff's Office deputies and a Department of Public Safety trooper on the pursuit was pronounced dead at a local hospital later in the day.

Man arrested for attempting to leave the scene after fatal crash

The Kyle Police Department has taken a man into custody that attempted to flee the scene of an accident fatality on I-35.

$100K grant seeks to help Hays County veterans

The new program was created through a $100,000 grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans Assistance.

Kyle City Council changes "Rebel Drive" to "Fajita Drive"

Fajita Drive pays homage to Juan Antonio “Sonny” Falcón who sold the first fajita taco in September of 1969 at a concession booth at a Diez & Seis celebration in Kyle, the city says. 

Dozens of San Marcos teachers ask school board for work from home option this fall

The proposed exceptions would allow teachers to work from home if they have underlying health conditions, live with someone with those conditions, are pregnant or have an infant at home, or have children under 12 years old.

Advocacy group asking City of Kyle to adopt cite-and-release ordinance

So far in 2020, more than 34 people have been arrested by Kyle police for misdemeanor crimes considered eligible for cite and release.