Trump proposal could end food stamp benefits for 125K Texans, expert say

News

July 31, 2019

by Lara Korte, Texas Tribune

The Trump administration is proposing tightened requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – also known as food stamps – that could end food assistance for more than 3 million Americans and jeopardize assistance for thousands of Texans.

The proposed rule would curb states’ abilities to set eligibility requirements for the food assistance program that helps feed millions of Americans each month. It’s unclear exactly wha...

Hays County, Kyle, News, San Marcos

Lawsuit shows police refused to escort Biden Bus

By Kate McGeeTexas Tribune As supporters of then-President Donald Trump surrounded and harassed a Joe Biden campaign bus on a Central Texas highway la...

November 3, 2021

Business

New leadership heads Hays County Food Bank

Submitted Report A new leader will be taking the reins of the Hays County Food Bank, according to the board of directors, as Eleanor Owen-Oshan has be...

July 24, 2019

Columns, Opinions

I’d Trade 23 candidates for one sure winner

Is the bulging field of Democrats seeking the 2020 presidential nomination a sign of strength? Or is it a troubling indication that wresting the presi...

June 26, 2019

Columns, Opinions

Dog discourse better focused on real issues

Boy, is our political discourse going to the dogs. The Washington Post reports Donald Trump is the first U.S. president in 100-plus years not to have ...

May 1, 2019

Columns, Opinions

‘Stick it to them’ policies that have stuck

You didn’t expect a pre-test, but: Which presidential candidate coined the term “rigged economy”? (A) Bernie Sanders; (B) Elizabeth ...

April 17, 2019

Editorials, Opinions

Hope for a peaceful transition

There were lots of accusations flying and a lot of name-calling last week when President Donald Trump’s former attorney and fixer-in-chief Micha...

March 6, 2019

Breaking News, Dripping Springs...

Multi-vehicle accident on Highway 290 results in injuries

By Staff Report

November 30, 2023

DRIPPING SPRINGS -- A Hays County Sheriff's Office deputy, and at least one other person, was injured in a multiple vehicle accident that occurred in ...

Hays County, Main...

Parents, former employees raise concerns over The Learning Experience

November 15, 2023

HAYS COUNTY — Among parents' top concerns in a childcare facility are safety, reliability and the well-being of their child. For some parents of chil...

Breaking News, Hays County...

Kyle PD makes arrest following AMBER Alert

By Staff Report

November 22, 2023

KYLE — On Tuesday, Nov. 21 at approximately 9:25 p.m., an AMBER Alert was broadcasted to locate two children, 6-year-olds Jaylynn and Jordyn Webber-Da...

Community, Hays County...

Hays County native performs at Apollo Cafe in New York

November 15, 2023

HAYS COUNTY— A local resident recently performed in New York. Joshua Banbury was born in San Marcos, attended Lehman High School and graduated from th...

Community, Main...

EmilyAnn Trail of Lights celebrates 25 years

By Megan Navarro

November 15, 2023

WIMBERLEY – Strolling through local neighborhoods to gaze upon the twinkling lights and festive displays is a family tradition for many around the hol...

Stay tuned with us