Hays County

The Texas Department of Public Safety said it, along with several other government agencies, has been investigating the Tren de Aragua gang for more than a year.

The center will include interactive exhibits, educational programs and indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Funding for the project comes from the Hays County Parks and Open Space Bond.

Residents were left to speculate about an "ongoing incident" nearby. At least two wildfires prompted evacuations.

Someone who has since tested positive for measles was in San Marcos in the afternoon and evening of Friday, Feb. 14. Symptoms can take several days to weeks to appear.

The Central Texas Food Bank says 1 in 6 Hays County residents experience food insecurity. A lack of grocery stores and public transit is contributing to the problem.

The popular spot in Wimberley will likely be closed for swimming for the fourth year in a row.

The school board unanimously approved a partnership with developer Upward Communities to build 300 single-family homes offered to staff at rent below the market rate.

As San Marcos grows, so does its water use. The city is looking to bring in more water and emphasize conservation to keep up with demand.

Austin-area animal shelters have been overcrowded for years. Local officials and nonprofits are looking at different ways to alleviate the problem.

Public school districts across the state have made the switch to a four-day week in an attempt to recruit teachers, boost student attendance and increase overall morale. San Marcos CISD is in the early stages of considering the change.