San Marcos Community honors fallen SMPD Officer in candle light vigil

San Marcos Community honors fallen SMPD Officer in candle light vigil

Snow and low temperatures did not deter the massive crowd that stood outside the Hay’s County Courthouse front steps Thursday night. 

Snow and low temperatures did not deter the massive crowd that stood outside the Hay’s County Courthouse front steps Thursday night. 

Candle light vigil for fallen officer
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Candle light vigil for fallen officer

Snow and low temperatures did not deter the massive crowd that stood outside the Hay?s County Courthouse front steps Thursday night.

Snow and low temperatures did not deter the massive crowd that stood outside the Hay?s County Courthouse front steps Thursday night.

San Marcos Police Department and community mourn loss of fallen officer
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San Marcos Police Department and community mourn loss of fallen officer

A small memorial to officer Ken Copeland, Tuesday morning, continued to grow in the lobby of San Marcos police headquarters. throughout the day people came by dropping off food for the staff, among them Mari Cantu and Shaunna Couser.

A small memorial to officer Ken Copeland, Tuesday morning, continued to grow in the lobby of San Marcos police headquarters. throughout the day people came by dropping off food for the staff, among them Mari Cantu and Shaunna Couser.

Hero fights robber
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Hero fights robber

A San Marcos man is being hailed a hero after he protected a woman he just met during a violent robbery.

A San Marcos man is being hailed a hero after he protected a woman he just met during a violent robbery.

FOX 7 Football Field Trip: Dripping Springs
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FOX 7 Football Field Trip: Dripping Springs

The Tigers are following a history making season by opening up a brand new stadium. FOX 7's John Hygh has all the details and Thomas Jones and Rick Cantu with the Austin American-Statesman share their thoughts on the team.

The Tigers are following a history making season by opening up a brand new stadium. FOX 7's John Hygh has all the details and Thomas Jones and Rick Cantu with the Austin American-Statesman share their thoughts on the team.

Injured cyclist meets rescuers
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Injured cyclist meets rescuers

A year ago a motorcyclist traveling on an access road on I-35 made a dangerous turn that could have cost him his life. Thankfully a quick thinking Good Samaritan saw what happened and jumped into action. FOX 7's Esmi Carreaga has their story.

A year ago a motorcyclist traveling on an access road on I-35 made a dangerous turn that could have cost him his life. Thankfully a quick thinking Good Samaritan saw what happened and jumped into action. FOX 7's Esmi Carreaga has their story.

H-E-B issues recall of certain meat sold in Buda
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H-E-B issues recall of certain meat sold in Buda

H-E-B is issuing a recall of ground chuck that was sold over the weekend in Buda because it may have metal fragments in it.

H-E-B is issuing a recall of ground chuck that was sold over the weekend in Buda because it may have metal fragments in it.

Iconic Cypress Creek Cafe in Wimberley destroyed by fire
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Iconic Cypress Creek Cafe in Wimberley destroyed by fire

The Cypress Creek Cafe in downtown Wimberley caught fire early Tuesday morning. Owners Randy and Trish Usleton live upstairs.

The Cypress Creek Cafe in downtown Wimberley caught fire early Tuesday morning. Owners Randy and Trish Usleton live upstairs.

More than 30 people in Texas in jail for life for DWI

More than 30 people in Texas in jail for life for DWI

There are 32 people serving life sentences for drinking and driving in Texas. Williamson County ties for sending the most offenders to prison, but Hays County just may take the lead.

There are 32 people serving life sentences for drinking and driving in Texas. Williamson County ties for sending the most offenders to prison, but Hays County just may take the lead.

Austin-area home prices set all-time record

Austin-area home prices set all-time record

Home prices in the Austin area set an all-time record. The Austin Board of Realtors reports that in March more than 2,400 houses were sold which is up 13 percent from the year before.

Home prices in the Austin area set an all-time record. The Austin Board of Realtors reports that in March more than 2,400 houses were sold which is up 13 percent from the year before.

Extra security at Lehman HS following threat

Extra security at Lehman HS following threat

Extra police officers will be at Lehman High School in Kyle today after a threatening note was discovered in a bathroom there.

Extra police officers will be at Lehman High School in Kyle today after a threatening note was discovered in a bathroom there.

Texas State says congrats to wrong students

Texas State says congrats to wrong students

Texas State University sent more than 450 congratulation brochures to students who had not yet been accepted.

Texas State University sent more than 450 congratulation brochures to students who had not yet been accepted.

Hays County Commissioners are once again discussing water woes

Hays County Commissioners are once again discussing water woes

Officials spent part of their meeting on Tuesday hearing from the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.

Officials spent part of their meeting on Tuesday hearing from the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.

Overcrowding issues and old-fashioned technology: Hays County sheriff pushing for new jail facility

Overcrowding issues and old-fashioned technology: Hays County sheriff pushing for new jail facility

26 years ago Hays County had a population of just over 40,000. Now that number has skyrocketed to over 180,000.The Hays County Sheriff's Office says they need a new jail to keep up with the growth.

26 years ago Hays County had a population of just over 40,000. Now that number has skyrocketed to over 180,000.The Hays County Sheriff's Office says they need a new jail to keep up with the growth.

Phone issues at Hays County offices

Phone issues at Hays County offices

Hays County says phone issues at its offices that began on Monday continue today and that its IT Department continues to try and isolate and fix them.

Hays County says phone issues at its offices that began on Monday continue today and that its IT Department continues to try and isolate and fix them.