Fugitives wanted for domestic violence, stalking charges in Hays County
Hays County Crime Stoppers and local law enforcement agencies are standing with survivors and victims of domestic violence and calling on the community to locate more than 40 perpetrators of these crimes.
Texas wildfire activity declining as summer comes to a close
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, in the month of September there were close to 619 wildfires in the state of Texas, totaling around 36,000 acres.
Hays CISD student dies from possible fentanyl overdose
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 15-year-old Hays CISD student as a possible fentanyl overdose.
Lawsuit filed to remove 19-year-old Hays County District Clerk
A new lawsuit seeks to remove the Hays County District Clerk by reason of "incompetency."
Over $6.4M in grants awarded to 24 Central Texas veteran service organizations
The funding will help provide services to more than 5,300 area veterans and their families across 30 counties.
San Marcos murder suspect found in Austin; taken into custody
Police said 18-year-old Ray Robert Saenz Jr., a murder suspect out of San Marcos, was found in Austin and taken into custody.
San Marcos police investigating homicide; victim identified, no suspect in custody
San Marcos police are investigating a homicide that happened early Saturday morning.
Deputies looking for two suspects in vehicle burglaries in Kyle
The Hays County Sheriff is reminding everyone to make sure their doors are locked, and to take their valuables and garage door openers with them, after two people burglarized unlocked cars in Kyle.
Florida officials arrest suspect in 2004 San Marcos sexual assault
Ricardo Rodriguez now faces two counts of aggravated sexual assault and is currently being held in a jail in Tampa, Florida.
San Marcos police looking for man behind burglaries at apartment complex
Police are looking for the man behind a string of burglaries at a San Marcos apartment complex all in the same day. In some cases the burglar stole items; in others he just scared the people who live there.
Petition for removal of Hays County DA dropped
A petition calling for the removal of Hays County DA Kelly Higgins has been dropped. The petition was filed last week by Hays County District Clerk Avery Anderson.
Kyle City Council approves $272.5M budget, lowers property tax rate
Kyle City Council has approved a $272.5 million budget for next fiscal year, which includes long-term investments in infrastructure and services.
Hays CISD to create attendance zone for new elementary school
The new campus, Hays CISD's 16th elementary school, will open in August 2024 in the Anthem subdivision in Kyle.
People held for ransom in human smuggling case in Kyle
Police have arrested five people in a human smuggling case in which they say the suspects were ransom victims for more money from families.
Husband remembers wife killed in Buda multi-vehicle crash
Teresa Stecher, who went by Tracy, was the love of James Stecher's life. The two were married for almost 30 years.
New details revealed about 36 bodies found under Oakwood Cemetery chapel
The Oakwood Cemetery Archeological Project team, made up of multiple departments from UT Austin and the University of Connecticut, say they took samples from Texas State University for research using teeth and bones to extract DNA.
Baseball delayed due to drought at fields in San Marcos
Play was delayed at Ramon Lucio ballpark after drought caused large cracks and holes on the fields.
1 killed in multi-vehicle crash in Buda; police investigating wrong-way driver
One person was killed in a deadly multi-vehicle crash on I-35 in Buda. Police said this happened due to a wrong-way driver.
New statistics show decline in central Texas property crimes
Some good news in the fight against crime in central Texas: statistics show crimes against property, including things like car break-ins, are on the decline in our area.
Hays County district clerk files petition to remove DA from office
The Hays County district clerk is filing a petition to remove the county's district attorney from office. It's one of the first actions of its kind taken in central Texas since a new law went into effect this month.