Residents troubled by county spending and transparency issues

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megan.wehring, on February 11, 2021

By Megan Wehring

HAYS COUNTY — Public miscommunication with the public is causing some residents to question how Hays County leaders are enforcing government decisions and distributing funds.

Those claims came to light at the Hays County Commissioners Court meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Dan Lyons frequently makes an appearance during public comments yet last Tuesday, Groundhog Day, there was no meeting scheduled.

“I admire your audacity,” Lyons snapped. “I don’t know any...

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