Hays County

Newly released Cormac McCarthy archives now open at Wittliff Collections in San Marcos

The newly opened materials trace the decades-long evolution of famed author Cormac McCarthy's ‘The Passenger’, including early drafts and corrected pages. It's his first new book since "The Road" in 2006.

November 13, 2022 2:39pm CST

Veterans Day parade in Kyle honors veterans

Kyle residents and visitors lined the streets for the Second Annual Veterans Day Parade Saturday afternoon to honor all our local veterans.

November 12, 2022 4:29pm CST

Runoff expected in Kyle City Council election

No candidate for Kyle City Council District 1 has received more than 50% of the vote based on unofficial results, so the top two candidates will move to a December 13 runoff election.

November 11, 2022 2:21pm CST

Local couple creates unique WWII mini-golf memorial

A Buda couple is working to ensure young people remember the sacrifices veterans made for our freedom in a very unique way.

November 11, 2022 9:29am CST

Greg Casar, former Austin City Council member, wins U.S. House of Representatives race

Greg Casar will represent the newly-redrawn District 35 in the U.S. House of Representatives, which includes East Austin and part of Hays County.

November 9, 2022 8:41pm CST

Low-level marijuana possession decriminalized in San Marcos, 4 other Texas cities

San Marcos was one of five cities in Texas to pass a decriminalization. The others include, Denton, Elgin, Harker Heights and Killeen.

November 9, 2022 4:36pm CST

Marijuana on the ballot for four Central Texas cities

Four Central Texas cities will soon be eliminating enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses based on votes counted so far.

November 8, 2022 11:31pm CST

New Texas law requires online access to vote count

In the Austin metro, there are live streams coming from election offices in Bastrop, Hays, Travis and Williamson Counties.

November 7, 2022 3:53pm CST

Disabled people to receive equal access to city's Uber Kyle $3.14 program

An investigation uncovered significant disparities in UberX and UberWAV vehicles being available in Kyle, with UberWAV vehicles not available more than 40% of the time, says the US Attorney's Office.

November 5, 2022 4:55pm CDT

Man killed in Dripping Springs officer-involved shooting

The man allegedly rushed deputies with a knife and one of them fired several rounds, striking him. He later died at an area hospital.

November 5, 2022 11:22am CDT

Abbott, O'Rourke campaign on last day of early voting

There is a sense of urgency for both camps, not just because Friday is the last day of early voting. Turn out remains lower than expected.

November 4, 2022 8:39pm CDT

Mother of Hays County teen who died of fentanyl overdose hopes to use billboard to spread awareness

Along with encouraging people to have Narcan on hand, Janel Rodriguez is now trying to raise money so she can utilize a billboard in Kyle to spread awareness of the deadly drug.

November 3, 2022 9:45pm CDT

Fox tests positive for rabies in Wimberley

A fox that was found in Wimberley tested positive for rabies. The Hays County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to not touch, pet, or approach any fox.

November 1, 2022 4:11pm CDT

Boil water notice in Kyle for some residents

The notice is for City of Kyle Water customers at the Estates of Plum Creek Apartments, on Kohlers Crossing between FM 1626 and Kyle Crossing, and on Kyle Crossing north of Old Bridge Trail.

October 31, 2022 6:20pm CDT

FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week: Wimberley vs Lago Vista

Wimberley looks to clear perhaps its final difficult hurdle en route to a district championship and an undefeated regular season when the Texans travel to Lago Vista Friday night.

October 26, 2022 2:17pm CDT