What's new around Hays County
June 27, 2008, 5 p.m.
Texas State receives big boost for big-time football
A $100,000 gift from alumni Jerry and Linda Fields moves Texas State substantially closer to its 2008 football attendance and season ticket goals as the university steps up its drive to compete in major college football.
Sports news ...
Former county judge a wanted man in PEC investigation
Former Hays County Judge W.W. “Bud” Burnett did not show up on Capitol Hill on Thursday to testify at a congressional hearing on mismanagement of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative and is believed to be hiding out at a “remote ranch in New Mexico.”
Hays County news ...
Cheatham Street to celebrate anniversary this weekend
The legendary Cheatham Street Warehouse will observe its 34th birthday this weekend with four big days of music.
Culture news ...
Meet and greet city the manager candidates
Citizens can meet the five finalists for the Buda city manager position today at Buda City Hall.
Buda news ...
Local loan company’s owner settles attorney general action over identify theft safeguards
This week, Austin-based EZ Money L.P. and EZ Pawn L.P. agreed to pay the state $600,000 and take future precautions to keep sensitive information away from people who could use it to steal identities.
San Marcos news ...
San Marcos schools superintendent joins educators delegation to China
From school districts as diverse as Schenectady, N.Y., Salt Lake City, Utah, and San Marcos, hundreds of educators are traveling to China this summer to learn about the language and culture of one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
Education news ...
Kyle rec center survey shows broad interest
A survey of Kyle residents shows broad support for an indoor recreation center as city officials develop plans for such a facility, which would be located on a 43-acre regional park.
Kyle news ...
A look inside: Hotel and convention center
A graphical look at the San Marcos Embassy Suites Hotel, Convention Center & Spa including floor plans and photos of a similar development in Frisco.
Business news ...
Important announcement
The Hays Highway is working itself into an exciting, new form. Read more about The Mercury, a new publication bursting forth on the Hays County media horizon.
The Daily Drive ...
Rebels fall from baseball playoffs
Ultimately, pitching wore down for the Hays Rebels, who fell from last weekend’s second round of Class 4A high school baseball playoffs in two games against Kerrvile Tivy.
High School Sports news ...
Reflections on a Buda election
A good city councilmember goes away and a good council candidate goes badly at the polls.
Opinion ...
Hays soccer takes bow
The Hays High School girls soccer team took a final bow before the school board Monday night after advancing to the Region IV championship game.
Sports Blog ...
About The Hays Highway
At last, an index of key background stories, demographic information about Hays County, and contact information about The Hays Highway.
About The Hays Highway ...
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