San Marcos students moving into apartment complex find conditions "not livable"
The fall semester begins this month, and students in San Marcos are moving into their new homes for the next year. But residents of one apartment complex are already wanting to move out because of poor living conditions.
Citywide microsurfacing to start in Kyle Aug. 21
Crews will be out microsurfacing roads all over Kyle for seven days, weather permitting, starting Monday Aug. 21.
Texas fire officials say wildfires could happen anytime, anywhere
The Parmer Lane Fire sparked the same day the Forest Service increased its Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 4, largely because of the dry conditions.
Fire crews work to put out 25-acre wildfire in Kyle
Fire crews are working to put out a wildfire in Kyle.
Oak Grove Fire: Recovery efforts underway in Hays County
As of Monday, August 7, the containment line around the fire was nearly completed at 65 percent. There was no forward movement.
Oak Grove Fire: Wildfire in San Marcos caused by equipment use
The Texas A&M Forest Service says that the Oak Grove Fire in San Marcos remains at an estimated 400 acres as of August 8 and is 90% contained.
Oak Grove Fire: Wildfire continues to burn in San Marcos
A home and several buildings were destroyed in the Oak Grove Fire in San Marcos. The fire has reached 400 acres and is 30% contained as of Aug. 6.
Oak Grove Fire: Temporary flight restriction in place
Officials say a drone was flying near the wildfire Saturday night, which the Texas A&M Forest Service says can be unsafe for firefighters.
Oak Grove Fire: Residents forced to evacuate as crews battle wildfire
One of several residents forced to evacuate due to the raging wildfire in San Marcos says, "It's life what am I supposed to do, you know, I don't want to burn up."
Hays County Sheriff’s Office looks into non-lethal restraining device following deadly shooting
This comes as use of force cases are top of mind for departments, including Hays County, following an officer-involved deadly shooting in December 2022.
Mail theft at Central Texas nonprofit, apartment complex
From Round Rock to San Marcos, mail theft is becoming a rampant problem in Central Texas.
Mail thief steals 16 packages; police seek help identifying suspect
Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a man who broke into a locked mailroom and stole 16 packages.
Water pipe leaks at San Marcos parks during Stage 3 drought
The City of San Marcos is asking everyone to bring their own water to city park during the Stage 3 drought response.
Scammers posing as law enforcement in Hays County: police
Hays County law enforcement is warning about reported phone scams where scammers are calling about pending arrest warrants and asking for payment with a gift card or bitcoin.
Caldwell County seeks suspect in credit card abuse case
Investigators say a man made a large purchase with a stolen credit card at a Home Depot in Kyle.
Texas wildfire threat has increased: officials
The risk for a large fire is not limited to the areas around Lake Travis. The threat includes the farm lands on the east side of the county around Manor and Pflugerville.
Several Central Texas cities announce water restrictions, boil water notices
More Central Texas communities are dealing with watering restrictions and boil water notices due to high demand and low supply.
Additional charges filed in Hays County against San Antonio registered sex offender
Diego Cortez, a registered sex offender, now faces ten additional charges of possession of child pornography and first-degree felony sex abuse of child continuous of a victim under 14 years old.
Kyle police officially relocate operations to Kyle Public Safety Center
The new 64,000-square-foot, two-story center was approved by Kyle residents in November 2020 through Proposition A.
Ruby Ranch Fire: Crews contain 41.4-acre wildfire in Buda
Officials said the Ruby Ranch Fire sparked in Buda burned 41.4 acres and is now contained.