Public Survey: City of San Marcos asking for input during search for police chief
The deadline for filling out the survey is Friday, July 31.
Hays County suspends weekend COVID-19 updates
The county is worried that the public will mistake the low numbers for a decrease in positive cases.
Hays CISD votes to retire Rebel mascot from Hays High School
The superintendent for Hays CISD has the power to choose the next mascot in the future.
Missing Hays County pregnant woman located
The Hays County Sheriff's Office says the woman was located in North Austin and was unharmed and is safe.
Texas Rangers investigating shooting involving DPS trooper in San Marcos
The incident happened on July 15 at a 7-Eleven on Wonder World Drive at I-35.
Hays High School considering retiring school mascot
Hays CISD is proposing the change after releasing a statement earlier this month. If they vote to retire the rebel, they'll keep the name until a new mascot is decided at a later date.
Leak from tanker contained on FM 1626 in Kyle
Officials say that nearby stores and construction sites have been evacuated as a precaution.
Hays County to implement "cite and divert" program in September
According to a release from the county, the Cite and Divert program gives people who qualify a chance to avoid having the offense ever filed in court and becoming part of their criminal record.
Hays CISD board set to consider retiring Hays High School Rebel mascot Thursday
If the Board votes to retire the rebel mascot, a replacement would likely be determined at a later date, says the district.
San Marcos COVID-19 test site moved to Rattler Stadium
The event offers walk-up testing only, so drivers must be prepared to park and exit vehicles for testing.
Buda city facilities to conduct business virtually starting Monday due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The city says no walk-ins will be allowed and all business will be done by phone and computer until further notice.
San Marcos entering Stage 1 drought restrictions
The restrictions come as a response to dropping aquifer levels.
Hays CISD employee terminated after allegations were posted on social media
The district says it has also reported the matter to Child Protective Services and will be cooperating with law enforcement agencies.
Hays CISD administration to recommend Board change Hays High School mascot
The district says the debate to change the Rebel mascot has been going on for more than 20 years.
103-year-old Georgetown man makes world record qualifying tandem skydiving jump
If the record is made official, Baschke would beat the current record holder, Verdun Hayes, who made his jump in May 2017 in the United Kingdom when he was 101 years and 38 days.
Texas State to extend online classes through second summer session
The university says the decision is due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Hays and Williamson counties.
City of Kyle hosting annual Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Show
This year, the City of Kyle has arranged a special treat in partnership with radio station KTSW 89.9 to live stream music choreographed with the show.
San Marcos man attacked by swarm of bees, stung an estimated 300 times
In an effort to escape the bees he doused himself in gasoline, ran into his truck, and into his neighbor's yard to use the hose -- all to no avail.
Abbott closes tubing, rafting businesses in Texas
The spike in COVID-19 cases in central Texas was enough to not only stop tubing but also from going to river parks in the city in general.
Five Mile Dam Park in Hays County closed until further notice
The park and access to the Blanco River at this location will be closed until further notice.