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Hays Co. Bar-B-Que looks to open location in downtown Kyle
Hays Co. Bar-B-Que was previously located at 1612 S. I-35 in San Marcos. (Courtesy city of Kyle) Family-owned Hays Co. Bar-B-Que is looking to open a new location in Kyle at 505 S. Old Hwy. 81. The barbecue joint—owned by Michael and Asenette Hernandez—was established in 2007. Hays Co. Bar-B-Que...
Billionaire Announces He’s Leaving California, Bringing Two Major Companies to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (KPEL News) - California has been seeing a major outmigration problem in recent years as residents and business owners pack up and leave for other states. One of the states that has benefited most from those fleeing the Golden State is Texas, which will now see two major companies heading there thanks to their owner, billionaire and activist Elon Musk.
Buda welcomes new public information officer
Michelle Henley will serve as the city of Buda's new public information officer. City Manager Micah Grau appointed Michelle Henley as Buda's new public information officer, according to a July 16 news release. The details. Henley has over a decade of live production experience, and several years of journalism and...
Rent Prices In Three Texas Cities Have Largest Decreases In America
With rent prices going through the roof all over the country, we've seen the opposite in three Texas cities that have one of the largest rent decreases in the country. We have all the details. CBS News is reporting that rent prices across the USA are rising faster than wages...
Mother sues day care after live video feed allegedly captures worker slapping 2-year-old boy to get him to go to sleep
A Texas mother is suing a day care center after one of its workers was seen in live feed footage smothering her 2-year-old son with a blanket and slapping him repeatedly in the face and head to try to get him to go to sleep during naptime last summer. The post ‘Smothering and hitting a child’: Mother sues day care after live video feed allegedly captures worker slapping 2-year-old boy to get him to go to sleep first appeared on Law & Crime.
Large kid-friendly fall festival is moving across county to Uhland
, The Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is moving across Hays County to become the Fall Fest in Uhland. The festival, which was held the last three years in Dripping Springs, was well attended and drew 70,000 visitors over six weekends in 2023. But the festival quickly outgrew the capacity of the Pound House Farmstead in Dripping Springs and drew complaints from some residents of heavy traffic and increasing safety concerns for fire and emergency medical services. City of Dripping Springs officials said that the festival was popular, especially with families and children, and that the city would have liked to continue with...
Beloved Texas Hill Country festival returns in 2024 with new location and name
UHLAND, Texas – A beloved Central Texas fall festival will return in 2024 with a new home and a new name. The Uhland Fall Festival, formerly the Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival, is scheduled for five weekends from Sept. 28 through Oct. 27. The festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at 39 Dairy Road.
Jail population and outsourcing costs increasing
Compared to two weeks prior, the estimated cost for outsourcing inmates from the Hays County Jail has increased by $5,206. T he Hays County Jail’s population daily average has increased by 15 inmates and the peak has increased by 12 inmates. Compared to one month prior, the cost for outsourcing inmates increased by $7,710. The jail’s daily average increased by 21 inmates and the peak increased by 24 inmates. During Hays County Commissioners Court, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra updates the community on the jail population and outsourcing costs. The most recent report covered the week of June 23 to...
Hays County homeowners, environmental groups fight wastewater treatment plant on Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone
HAYS COUNTY, Texas — The steady stream of people moving to Central Texas means a constant need for housing. But some Hays County homeowners and environmental groups are fighting a proposed wastewater treatment facility that would service a new housing development over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, or where water enters the aquifer.
"It's stretching us," Governor Abbott deploys APD officers to RNC, amidst staffing crisis
AUSTIN, Texas — The Republican National Convention continues this week in Milwaukee, where former President Donald Trump accepted his party's nomination, and made his first public appearance following an attempt on his life on Saturday. Even prior to Trump's assassination attempt, the Department of Homeland Security listed the RNC...
Neighbors, water activists worry a Hays County development will threaten water supply
Some Hays County residents and water activists are concerned a proposed wastewater plant for a new development, which would be built in an environmentally sensitive region, could affect the water quality in the area.
Sights & Sounds of Christmas put on pause in San Marcos
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Since 1987, a Central Texas nonprofit has been bringing holiday festivities to the San Marcos community. Each year, the Sights & Sounds of Christmas has hosted its two-week-long celebration, featuring a carnival, Santa's Gift Shop, reindeer games and more. “It’s more than a Christmas festival,”...
Off-leash dogs are everywhere in Austin. What are the rules?
There are few things that bring dog owners more joy than watching their furry friend run toward them with tongue out and ears flapping. But, for non-dog lovers or other pet owners, this might not be as joyful. For some, it might even be scary. Austin is a pet-friendly city,...
Austin is one of the least stressed cities in the U.S., new study shows
AUSTIN, Texas — For most people, stress is a part of everyday life. From finding a secure income to managing your health, there are multiple factors that contribute to feelings of daily pressure and anxiety. But Austin residents might not experience high amounts of stress compared to other major...
Hays County Master Gardeners to offer Fall training class
As the climate shifts worldwide and more people move into the Hill Country, locals and newcomers alike have taken an interest in plants. Whether the goal is to grow a more bountiful vegetable garden or to become a better steward of water resources, the Hays County Master Gardeners offer a comprehensive training course to teach local growers how to better maintain their land and gardens within the greater scope of the Hill Country. “In this day and age — especially with the extra heat, and the lack of water, and the fact that so many people move here — we really need...
Austin-based acupuncturist ordered to pay over $2M after overcharging veterans
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin-based acupuncturist has been ordered to pay millions in restitution after his clinic overcharged veterans for acupuncture services. U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman ordered Dr. Dongxin Ma and his clinic, Ma Acupuncture Center, to pay $2.3 million to the U.S. under the False Claims Act. The order stems from a lawsuit that alleged Ma submitted inflated bills to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for acupuncture services provided to veterans under the VA’s community care program.
Central Texas sees slight drought improvement, but many still face water restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas — While much of Central Texas is still experiencing a drought, it's nothing compared to this time last year when many cities were under severe water restrictions. But that doesn't mean everyone is out the woods yet. This year, many cities like here in Austin still have...
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