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April brings volunteer opportunities
April brings volunteer opportunities
As April’s sun warms us up, it inspires us to put away winter gear, start spring cleaning and seek new opportunities. April is Global Volunteer Month and National Volunteer Week is April 16–22, which gives us a chance to recognize the important role volunteers hold in our communities. 04/19/2023 11:20 PM
Court declares April as National Donate Life Month
Court declares April as National Donate Life Month
— Every nine minutes, a person is added to the National Transplant Waiting List, and every day, 17 people die because the organ they need is not donated in time. In Hays County, efforts are being made to encourage more residents to register as organ donors to help save lives. 04/19/2023 09:10 PM
Burke Center celebrates 50 years
Burke Center celebrates 50 years
DRIFTWOOD — For the last 50 years, the Burke Center for Youth has been providing a safe place for teenage boys who don’t have one. 04/19/2023 09:00 PM
Campaign encourages safe bird migration
Campaign encourages safe bird migration
HAYS COUNTY — Each year, up to one billion birds fatally crash into windows as they migrate across the United States. The local community has the power to greatly reduce this number by turning off nonessential lights. 04/19/2023 08:50 PM
Mobile vaccination clinic coming to Hays County
Mobile vaccination clinic coming to Hays County
HAYS COUNTY — A mobile vaccination clinic will soon roll through Hays County to give residents an opportunity to get vaccinated without having to travel far or schedule an inoffice visit. 04/19/2023 08:40 PM
HCSO arrests contractor for felony theft
HCSO arrests contractor for felony theft
The Hays County Sheriff's Office recently arrested a local contractor for felony theft. 04/14/2023 05:18 PM
Local publishing house inspires young writers
Local publishing house inspires young writers
— For most students, required writing in the classroom may not always be enjoyable. A local publishing house and nonprofit is working to break the standard and promote literacy through poetry. 04/12/2023 09:30 PM
Fuel reduction grants available for landowners
Fuel reduction grants available for landowners
04/12/2023 08:41 PM
Hays County grand jury indicts HCSO corrections officer
Hays County grand jury indicts HCSO corrections officer
04/07/2023 02:24 PM
Meyers wins Teacher of the Month
Meyers wins Teacher of the Month
04/06/2023 05:14 PM
Funding, contracts issued for Mental Health Court
Funding, contracts issued for Mental Health Court
HAYS COUNTY — Hays County’s new Mental Health Court (MHC) is making an impact, but more resources are needed to continue its progress ahead of a growing caseload. 04/05/2023 10:10 PM
Court approves additional DA's Office positions
Court approves additional DA's Office positions
— Hays County courts have long struggled with an immense load of backlogged criminal cases. Now, there might be some relief and justice finally served. 04/05/2023 10:00 PM
AGE of Central Texas expands
AGE of Central Texas expands
— For years, local nonprofit AGE of Central Texas has worked to erase the stigma that aging is a negative, uncomfortable part of life. 04/05/2023 09:40 PM
Pet Resource Center makes tracks
Pet Resource Center makes tracks
HAYS COUNTY — The county is one step closer to being able to save the lives of thousands of pets in the community. 04/05/2023 09:20 PM
Local EMS works to form union
Local EMS works to form union
HAYS COUNTY — To ensure that all voices are heard when decisions are made, some members of the San Marcos Hays County EMS (SMHCEMS) have been working to garner support for forming a union called the Hays County EMS Association. 04/05/2023 08:20 PM
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