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Data shows frequency, area of dispatched Sheriff’s officers
When a person in Hays County calls 911 for assistance, the Hays County Sheriff’s Department covers the majority of those calls except for the areas that fall within the city limits of San Marcos, Buda and Kyle. The Sheriff’s department released data last week for the frequency of calls in April that are dedicated to certain areas, types of incidents and even times of day. “This report serves as an overview of the most common types of calls for service and locations of calls for service, as well as frequency for time of day,” the Facebook post from the Sheriff’s Department...
Second food distribution planned for people, pets
The Central Texas Food Bank and Hays County Pet Resource Center will host a drive-up food distribution for people and pets on Saturday, May 25, from 9:30 -11 a.m. at McCormick Middle School in Buda. The event is open to anyone in Hays County and pets do not need to be present to receive pet food. Pet food for cats and dogs will be provided in addition to the normal food distribution. Assistance in Spanish will also be available. This is the second pet food distribution event held in Buda. In March, CTFB and Hays PRC served over 250 families in need of pet...
First Look: Lil’ Easy Fine Cajun Food & Bar
Eastside dive promises casual Cajun and vibey outdoor boozing. “You’ve never met anybody who loves to eat crawfish more than I do,” says Stephen Shallcross, the owner of 2 Dine 4 Hospitality. Shallcross, who hails from Baton Rouge and is co-owner of American diner Sawyer & Co. and...
Hays County hosts summer health fair
The Hays County Crime Stoppers staff pose at the Second Annual Summer Health Fair held on May 11. Crime Stoppers regularly attends local fairs to promote its EZ Child ID fingerprinting system, which creates a digital file for parents should something ever happen to their child.
Woman held in death of motorcycle passenger in crash
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) – A 26-year-old Austin woman is facing charges of criminally negligent homicide in a fatal traffic crash police say might have been caused by the driver being distracted by cell phone use. Members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested Savanna Nicole Spurlock on Monday....
San Marcos to use federal grant to protect Sunset Acres neighborhood from flooding
The city of San Marcos is no stranger to the intense flooding that is possible throughout Central Texas. After a series of devastating floods hit the community in 2015, residents and city officials started looking at how to prevent the worst effects of flooding. Mayor Jane Hughson was then a City Council member, and she recalls seeing “devastation in several neighborhoods after the May flood.” After more floods hit that November, those neighbors who had been in...
Man found guilty of murder for 2022 double homicide in North Austin, sentenced to 35 years
A Travis County jury has found a man guilty of a 2022 double homicide in North Austin and sentenced him to 35 years in prison on Tuesday. Edgar Alejandro Barahona, 22, was convicted on two counts of murder for the shooting deaths of Heliodoro Arias Flores, 28, and Juan Carlos Loarco Villatoro, 26. On the night of Jan. 23, 2022, police responded to multiple calls about a shooting in the parking lot of Ojos Locos Sports Cantina....
Director’s Cut Trailer Unveils Music Video Horror Movie
110 Crew Films has unveiled a Director’s Cut trailer for Don Capria’s music video horror movie, which will be released this September. Rue Morgue had the exclusive reveal of the trailer, which tells the story of a scrappy new band getting a devilish bargain for a free music video. Director’s Cut Trailer A Long Island […] The post Director’s Cut Trailer Unveils Music Video Horror Movie appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Hail, high winds cause damage across the county
, It was a typical hot and humid afternoon with clear skies at 7:35 p.m. Thursday when phones across town began buzzing with an emergency alert from the National Weather Service that stated “Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for this area until 8:30 .m. for destructive aseball size hail. Take shelter in a sturdy building, away from windows. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.” Within ten minutes, the violent storm tore through the city. To add to the panic, a Tornado Warning was issued at 8:22 p.m., and residents across town - at least those willing to heed...
Austin State Hospital set to open new, redesigned facility this summer
After years of planning, design and construction, the Austin State Hospital's redesigned campus is ready for patients. Officials gathered outside the limestone facade of the nearly 382,000-square-foot hospital for a ribbon cutting Wednesday, marking the yearlong journey to revamp Austin's oldest hospital. The $305-million facility aims to serve those with the highest needs for mental health care, often patients who are low-income and in dire need of services.
Qmmunity: Social Butterflies
How do you build community? The question is a big one – especially for queer folks. Making a community as an LGBTQ adult presents many challenges, not all of which can be conquered by a bouldering gym membership. Although, what do I know? I’ve never made enough money to afford Crux.
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