County votes to pursue public defender office

Hays County, News

April 14, 2021

By Megan Wehring

HAYS COUNTY — A new Public Defender Office (PDO) might be in Hays County’s future.

With a 5-0 vote, Hays County Commissioners agreed to submit a letter of intent to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TDIC) regarding public defender opportunities, pretrial service opportunities and managed assigned counsel.

Along with legal representation, Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe said providing additional services, such as career readiness and housing, is also necessa...

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Commissioners add eastern voting location

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Hays County, News

Commissioners vote unanimously to pursue Public Defender Office

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY — A new Public Defender Office (PDO) might be in Hays County’s future. With a 5-0 vote, Hays County commissi...

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County calls for November 3 parks bond election

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Vacancy persists in constable post

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Residents express concern over reports of COVID-19 infections in Hays County jail

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July 8, 2020

Buda, Dripping Springs, Hays County, Kyle, News, San Marcos, Wimberley

County gears up for July 14 runoffs

Securing additional ballots ahead of an expected surge in mail-in voting for the July 14 primary runoff elections, as well as sanitizing supplies for ...

June 17, 2020

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Parents, former employees raise concerns over The Learning Experience

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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...

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Kyle PD makes arrest following AMBER Alert

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November 22, 2023

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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...

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