Maya Fawaz
Hays County ReporterMaya started at KUT as an intern in July 2022, before being hired as the Hays County reporter in January 2023.
A Houston native, Maya received a journalism degree with a minor in French from UT Austin. Previously, she worked at The Drag Audio Production House, where she produced and hosted "Crooked Power."
She enjoys reading tear-jerking memoirs, falling off rock climbing walls and feeding small armies of friends.
You can email her at mfawaz@kut.org.
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Hill Country Studios can begin the first phase of construction on the 800,000-square-foot project as soon as Feb 4. Activists had protested the development when it was announced in 2022. -
Wimberley's latest nomination could mean even more people could be coming to town for the total solar eclipse passing through Central Texas in April. City officials hope this title brings awareness to dark sky preservation in the area.
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Los votantes del Condado de Hays decidirán este año sobre varios candidatos a la alcaldía y al Consejo de la Ciudad.
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Cities and counties are trying to prevent drugs from ending up in local waterways, where the chemicals can affect the drinking water supply and aquatic life.
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The City of San Marcos removed three dying trees in City Park this week. Officials say urban trees are struggling with year after year of drought.
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Voters in Hays County are weighing in on several mayoral and City Council races.
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Small towns across Texas are expecting a spike in visitors as tourists drive in to watch the eclipse from parks and natural areas.
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Central Texas cities are asking residents to decrease water use during a historic drought. But are these efforts effective?
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The annual downtown festival will feature a parade, live music and a market.
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The lawsuit filed last week claimed DA Kelly Higgins refused to prosecute certain types of cases. But Higgins claims District Clerk Avrey Anderson is the real problem.
