County denies early update of water management plan

Hays County, News

megan.wehring, on August 17, 2022

By Megan Wehring

HAYS COUNTY – Water has become even more precious amid the drought that the state of Texas has been experiencing for months.

Jo Karr Tedder, president of the Central Texas Water Coalition, is starting discussions about updating the Lower Colorado River Authority’s (LCRA) Water Management Plan. While the LCRA is slated to revisit the plan in 2025, Tedder is worried that is too long of a wait due to current weather conditions.

“It would be wonderful if we got ...

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Hays County Commissioners Court finalize contract with Austin Pets Alive!

SAN MARCOS – The Hays County Commissioners Court finalized on Nov. 19 the terms of the contract awarded to Austin Pets Alive! (APA!), a leading animal...

November 26, 2024

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US Foods to expand Buda facility

BUDA — US Foods, one of the nation’s leading foodservice distributors, announced plans to expand its operations in Buda, adding 165 jobs and investing...

November 21, 2024

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Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

SAN MARCOS — Four Hays County property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Hays County Commissioners Court regarding the almost $440 million road ...

October 31, 2024

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Hays County Health Department authorized to use remaining employee flu shots for public

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to authorize the health department to give the remaining employee flu shots for eli...

October 23, 2024

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Hays County Commissioners Court proclaim Mediation Awareness Month

Representatives of the Central Texas Dispute Center and the Hays County Commissioners Court pose for a photo after the court signed a proclamation for...

October 16, 2024

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Hays County’s best kept secret: Child protective board supports children of abuse, neglect

SAN MARCOS –When a child is hastily removed from a home by Child Protective Services (CPS), the experience is often traumatic. Although it is difficul...

October 16, 2024

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Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024

The 2024 General Election is Nov. 5. Barton Publications reached out to local candidates to answer questions about their races. Not all returned the questionnaire.

By Staff Report

October 16, 2024

CANDIDATES FOR HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Hipolito (R) What is the number one crime-related issue that needs an immediate plan of action from the nex...

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November 2024 Election Coverage

By Staff Report

November 5, 2024

These are the unofficial Nov. 5 election results as of 11:13 p.m, with all 58 polling locations reporting. Results will remain unofficial until canvas...

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Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

By Staff Report

October 28, 2024

Note: This story has been updated as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to include Tanner Neidhardt's statement. Note: This story has been updated as of 2 ...

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Kyle Police arrests Texas State University students in theft of Halloween decorations

By Staff Report

October 25, 2024

KYLE – Ten Texas State University students were apprehended early Friday, Oct. 25 following a report of stolen Halloween decorations on Hometown Parkw...

Main, News, Wimberley

Former Wimberley ISD teacher sues district, sheriff, district attorney’s office

By Ashley Kontnier

October 30, 2024

WIMBERLEY — After more than 20 years of teaching at traditionally underserved schools, David Schachter began the 2022-23 school year with a fresh star...

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