Barry Harrell

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Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on Hill Country road

3 weeks ago | expressnews.com | Barry Harrell

A person died after being struck by a vehicle on a San Marcos highway on Friday morning, according to San Marcos police officials. The incident happened in southeast San Marcos at Texas 123 and Old Bastrop Road, San Marcos police said in a social media post. That area is not far from San Marcos High School. Police officials didn't immediately provide the name of the person who was killed.
Hill Country man gets life sentence in child sex abuse case

Oct 24, 2024 | star-telegram.com | Barry Harrell

A Hays County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of a child, county officials say. A Hays County jury found Randall Mosbey, 59, of Kyle, guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to the Hays County District Attorneys Office. Mosbey also pleaded guilty to a charge of invasive visual recording.
Hill Country man gets life sentence in child sex abuse case

Oct 24, 2024 | expressnews.com | Barry Harrell

A Hays County jury found Randall Mosbey, 59, of Kyle, guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to the Hays County District Attorneys Office. Hays County District Attorneys OfficeA Hays County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of a child, county officials say. A Hays County jury found Randall Mosbey, 59, of Kyle, guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child, according to the Hays County District Attorneys Office.
San Marcos plastics maker to shut down, lay off 41 workers

Sep 12, 2024 | star-telegram.com | Barry Harrell

A plastics manufacturing facility in San Marcos is shutting down, resulting in 41 employees being laid off, according to documents filed with the state. Basler Plastics, based at 201 Centerpoint Road in San Marcos, will close by the end of the year, according to a Sept. 4 letter the company sent to the Texas Workforce Commission. The company gave its employees notice of the facility's pending closure on Sept. 4, and layoffs will begin Nov. 4 and continue through Dec. 31, according to the letter.
Stage 4 drought restrictions back in place for Edwards Aquifer

Aug 22, 2024 | expressnews.com | Barry Harrell

Lower spring flow in Comal Springs was one of the factors leading the Edwards Aquifer Authority to declare Stage 4 water use restrictions on Thursday. William Luther/Staff photographerAmid worsening drought conditions, the Edwards Aquifer Authority said Thursday that it is again tightening restrictions on pumping water from the Edwards Aquifer.
After recent rains, Edwards Aquifer Authority eases drought restrictions

Jul 26, 2024 | star-telegram.com | Barry Harrell |Liz Teitz

Jul. 26-The Edwards Aquifer Authority said Friday it is easing restrictions on pumping water from the aquifer, as recent rainfall in the area has eased drought conditions. The authority said "slightly improved" water levels and spring flow readings in the Edwards Aquifer have triggered a move from Stage 4 drought restrictions to Stage 3 restrictions.
San Marcos police arrest Seguin man in I-35 fatal crash

Jul 25, 2024 | star-telegram.com | Barry Harrell |Liz Teitz

Jul. 25-San Marcos police have arrested a Seguin man in connection with a July 14 fatal hit-and-run crash on Interstate 35. Emmanuel Nicholas Martinez, 35, turned himself in to police Wednesday, according to city spokesperson Nadine Bonewitz. Martinez faces charges of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle and collision involving death. His bail was set at $50,000 on each charge, Bonewitz said in an email.
Hays County resident tests positive for West Nile virus

Jul 24, 2024 | star-telegram.com | Barry Harrell

Jul. 24-A Hays County resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, county health officials said Wednesday. It's the first confirmed case of the virus in a human this year in Hays County, officials said. There were no confirmed cases in the county last year. The person who tested positive lives in the 78610 ZIP code, county officials said. That ZIP code is in north Hays County and includes most of Buda, along with portions of Kyle, Creedmoor, Mustang Ridge, Driftwood and Mountain City.
Tesla supplier Futronic plans $17 million manufacturing facility in Hays County

Jul 18, 2024 | star-telegram.com | Barry Harrell

Jul. 18-A South Korean company that supplies parts for electric automaker Tesla Inc. is planning to build a $17 million plant in northern Hays County that could eventually employ 350 workers, local economic development officials say. Futronic USA, a subsidiary of South Korea-based Futronic, intends to acquire a property in Buda for its first U.S. facility, according to the Buda Economic Development Corp. and Greater San Marcos Partnership, a regional economic development organization.
Hill Country rabies cases continue to climb; officials urge caution

May 9, 2024 | star-telegram.com | Ricardo Delgado |Barry Harrell

May 9-More cases of rabies cases are popping up in the Texas Hill Country, and officials are warning residents to be wary when interacting with wild animals. Kerr County officials say they have confirmed the county's 11th rabies infection of the year, this one in a fox found in a residential area of Kerrville. There's no indication the animal came in contact with people or domestic pets, said Reagan Givens, director of Kerr County Animal Services.