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Hays County fugitive arrested after months on the run
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Deputies with the Hays County Sheriff's Office arrested Ulises Hernandez on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, on outstanding warrants. Hernandez, who was listed on the Hays County Crime Stoppers Top 10 Most Wanted List, faced multiple charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a peace officer, possession of a controlled substance, evading arrest with a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, failure to identify as a fugitive, terroristic threat, and reckless driving, according to the Hays County Sheriff's Office.
Suspicious death of Hays County man remains unsolved
KYLE, Texas — A murder mystery in Hays County remains unsolved. In 2023, burned human remains were found on a property in Kyle, Texas. An autopsy later revealed they were 20-year-old Valentin Castro. Now, nearly a year to the day after that discovery, KVUE spoke with Castro's mother in Veracruz, Mexico, as she continues to try and piece together what happened to her son.
Lakeway to install license plate readers along RM 620 and Hwy. 71
In the coming months, the City of Lakeway will install cameras with license plate readers along major roadways like RM 620 and Hwy. 71. (Courtesy Lakeway Police Department) In the coming months, the City of Lakeway will install cameras with license plate readers along major roadways like RM 620 and Hwy. 71.
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