Hays County Commissioners Court votes to join lawsuit against Permian Highway Pipeline

The Court voted unanimously Tuesday to join a contemplated multi-party lawsuit intended to stop Kinder Morgan from usurping property owners' rights and damaging the environment in Hays County.

Kyle homeowner uses security system to thwart home burglary

The owner of the house was not home at the time but was able to alert the police after she saw the intruder via a security system installed in the home. Police responded and surrounded the home. 

Texas State hosts seminar for hostage negotiation teams

The training seminar held in San Marcos provided a rare look inside the pressure cooker caused by a standoff.

Man arrested in connection with Christmas Day robbery of Dripping Springs convenience store

It was found that he had multiple outstanding warrants, including two for aggravated robbery, with the Austin Police Department and a warrant for a parole violation, says the Hays County Sheriff's Office.

Update: Former AISD teacher pleads guilty to lesser charge

AISD police were first alerted by a CPS report which informed them that an actively employed teacher in AISD had allegedly been involved in inappropriate communications with a minor. 

Hays County NYE no refusal initiative results in four blood warrants

Between the hours of 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 4 a.m. Jan. 1, six drivers were arrested in Hays County for Driving While Intoxicated.

Drink, drive, go to jail: Hays County conducting no refusal initiative on NYE

According to an analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, Texas, sitting at 188, had the highest number of deadly crashes on New Year's Eve and Day between 2013 and 2018.

Secretary of State approves Hays County countywide polling program for future elections

Following strict guidelines as part of the program, the County uses Vote Centers located in areas voters most commonly travel and allows voting at any of those centers on Election Day.

Hays County to test all suspected impaired drivers as part of "No Refusal New Year's Eve"

The San Marcos Police Department, the Kyle Police Department, the Buda Police Department, the Hays County Sheriff's Office, the Texas State University Police Department, and the Texas Department of Public Safety will be participating.

Hays County church working to pay off $12K in stolen fireworks after Christmas Day burglary

The Friendship Creekside Fellowship sells fireworks to fund their youth programs. On Christmas, $12,000 worth of fireworks were stolen. The church must now pay that back. 

Search for suspect who robbed Dripping Springs store on Christmas

The suspect allegedly went into the store, which is located at the intersection of Sawyer Ranch Road and US 290, and displayed a handgun.

Deadly auto-pedestrian crash in San Marcos

Northbound I-35 is closed at Mile Marker 208 in San Marcos due to a deadly auto-pedestrian crash.