Stay informed about the latest local news in San Marcos, Buda and Kyle, including city council coverage, I-35 updates and the newest business and development headlines affecting your community.
Hays County residents will soon have a closer Kyoka Sushi option in Kyle, with an all-you-can-eat sushi menu plus hibachi dishes, appetizers and more.
Voter-approved Hays CISD bond projects include a future fourth high school in Buda and major renovations at Lehman High School in Kyle. Private development is also ramping up, with a $65 million expansion at US Foods in Buda and two large multifamily projects planned in Kyle and San Marcos.
Texas State University opened the Keysight Smart Lab in December, giving engineering students hands-on training with industry-standard tools and software for careers in semiconductors, wireless technologies and more.
From polling locations to EMS services and more, read about the top 10 government stories affecting Hays County residents in 2025.
Changes to the Texas Constitution that were approved by voters include increased property tax exemptions for homeowners and businesses; a $20 billion investment in water infrastructure; new rules for the state judicial oversight commission; and tighter restrictions on when judges can grant bail.
Officials shared an end-of-year update on the Austin-Round Rock MSA's housing market, including where the MSA is seeing employment growth and projected housing trends.
To address post-holiday blood shortages, We Are Blood is celebrating its 75th anniversary by hosting blood drives at nearly 20 hospitals and EMS locations across Central Texas from Jan. 2–9.
