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Hays County tackles mental health and the criminal justice system

Hays County tackles mental health and the criminal justice system

By Megan Navarro HAYS COUNTY — Hays County continues to work to help the individuals in the criminal justice system who are dealing with mental health issues. 08/16/2023 08:30 PM

Sports physician warns against heat illnesses in athletes

Sports physician warns against heat illnesses in athletes

HAYS COUNTY — As summer comes to an end and school begins, students are preparing to enter the sports season in the ever-climbing temperatures of Central Texas. According to Dr. Leigh Romero, a primary care sports medicine physician at Ascension Seton in Austin, there are 9,000 heat related illnesses reported annually in high school sports and they are the third most common cause of death in athletes. 08/16/2023 08:20 PM

Hays County heads back to school

Hays County heads back to school

08/16/2023 08:10 PM

Hays County hosts Back-to-School Fair

Hays County hosts Back-to-School Fair

PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY Mylah and Mallory R. sit in the front seat of a San Marcos Police Department vehicle and turn on the siren at the Hays County Local Health Department Back-To-School Fair on Aug. 5. Multiple organizations were present to provide insight on what their team’s mission is. There were also vaccines available for students to meet the health requirements for the upcoming school year. 08/09/2023 09:30 PM

YMCA celebrates back to school

YMCA celebrates back to school

08/09/2023 09:10 PM

Hays County Sheriff's Office recognized for 175 years of service

Hays County Sheriff's Office recognized for 175 years of service

— The Hays County Commissioners Court honored first responders who serve in the community on Aug. 1 by recognizing the 175th anniversary of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office. 08/09/2023 09:00 PM

Important steps in renewing Medicaid for older adults, people with disabilities

Important steps in renewing Medicaid for older adults, people with disabilities

08/09/2023 04:51 PM

400-acre blaze 100% contained in Hays County

400-acre blaze 100% contained in Hays County

HAYS COUNTY — At approximately 3:13 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, Hays County and state agencies received a request for assistance on a fire burning north of San Marcos. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental, caused by equipment use. Dozens of agencies would soon respond to a fire that, as of Thursday, Aug. 10, is still burning 400 acres in grass and brush fuels with 100% containment. According to Hays County officials, crews will be monitoring and patrolling containment lines on Tuesday, ensuring that hot sports are handled. Temporary Flight Restriction has been lifted over the area. Fire is staffed today with 35 personnel, cindluing two of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) strike teams and supporting personnel from the Texas A&M Forest Service and Hays County. 08/09/2023 04:00 PM

15.5-acre wildfire 100% contained in Kyle

15.5-acre wildfire 100% contained in Kyle

08/08/2023 09:06 PM

Citizens Sheriff Academy now accepting applications

Citizens Sheriff Academy now accepting applications

08/02/2023 11:00 PM

KFD Chief: 'It's a tinderbox out there'

KFD Chief: 'It's a tinderbox out there'

KYLE — In the throes of a historic heat wave and drought, wildfires have consumed acres across Hays County following fires in San Marcos, Buda and Wimberley in late July. Hays County has had a burn ban in effect since July 11 after Hays County Fire Marshal Mark Wobus provided a recommendation to the commissioners court. 08/02/2023 10:40 PM

Hays County Commissioners Court approves new stop signs

Hays County Commissioners Court approves new stop signs

By Brittany Kelley HAYS COUNTY — At its July 25 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved threeway and four-way stops at several intersections around the county in response to requests from local residents. 08/02/2023 10:30 PM

YMCA names new executive director

YMCA names new executive director

— The Greater Austin YMCA has named Dione Booker as the new senior executive director, in which she will be overseeing the Hays Communities and Springs Family YMCAs. 08/02/2023 10:20 PM

Accused soon to get pretrial relief in Hays County

Accused soon to get pretrial relief in Hays County

HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Commissioners Court received a status update on staffing, procedural processes and future plans for the Hays County Jail population from the newly appointed Director of Court and Pretrial Services Randy Focken at its July 25 meeting. 08/02/2023 09:20 PM

Hays CISD approves purchase of textbooks for Advanced Placement classes

Hays CISD approves purchase of textbooks for Advanced Placement classes

— In order to have up-to-date materials for students, Hays CISD is purchasing new textbooks for some Advanced Placement classes. 08/02/2023 09:00 PM

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