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Hays County provides update on body cam footage
Hays County provides update on body cam footage
By Natalie Frels [email protected] HAYS COUNTY — Hays County recently issued a statement regarding the in-custody death of Joshua Wright at the hands of Hays County Jail Corrections Officer Isaiah Garcia, specifically regarding the ... 01/11/2023 09:10 PM
14-year-old found deceased, causes pending
14-year-old found deceased, causes pending
Staff Report SAN MARCOS — San Marcos Police and the Criminal Investigation Division are examining the death of a 14-year-old girl after she was found unconscious in her bedroom at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 3. The family was instructed ... 01/09/2023 11:11 PM
How to stay warm, protect homes against cold weather
How to stay warm, protect homes against cold weather
By Megan Wehring  HAYS COUNTY – Concerns about how to stay warm and protect homes against harsh winter conditions were at an all-time high during the Christmas holiday season.  Texas Water Utilities, the state’s branch of ... 01/04/2023 11:00 PM
Food bank receives $1.2 million for new facility
Food bank receives $1.2 million for new facility
By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — Hays County’s sole food bank will finally get a much needed upgrade that will ensure it can keep up with the county’s growing population and need for food security.  On Dec. 20, the Hays ... 01/04/2023 10:40 PM
19-year-old takes office as district clerk
19-year-old takes office as district clerk
By Brittany Anderson [email protected] HAYS COUNTY — The requirements to run for local office are actually quite simple. More often than not, you just need to be a U.S citizen, a resident of the state and/or county for a certain ... 01/04/2023 10:30 PM
Commissioner Jones honored for years of service
Commissioner Jones honored for years of service
By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — The November election brought some new faces to several Hays County government offices, thus, the time for one county commissioner has come to an end.  During his final commissioners court meeting on ... 01/04/2023 09:20 PM
COVID risk high in county
COVID risk high in county
By Megan Wehring [email protected]  HAYS COUNTY – Hays County is now at high risk for COVID-19.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention upgraded Hays County from medium to high risk due to new cases and ... 01/04/2023 09:10 PM
LIVE: Update on office-involved shooting of Joshua Leon Wright
LIVE: Update on office-involved shooting of Joshua Leon Wright
The Barton Publications team is live at The Chephas House in San Marcos for an update on the officer-involved shooting of Joshua Leon Wright. Attorney Ben Crump, alongside attorneys Ginna and Chevo Pastrano and Wright’s family, will ... 01/02/2023 06:42 PM
Public hearing held for Hays development
Public hearing held for Hays development
By Brittany Anderson [email protected] HAYS — What was meant to be an opportunity for public discussion among residents, county planners and developers regarding Hays Commons — a proposed development in the small city of Hays ... 12/28/2022 09:20 PM
Graduating seniors can win laptop through essay contest
Graduating seniors can win laptop through essay contest
STAFF REPORT HAYS COUNTY — High school seniors in Hays County have an opportunity to win a MacBook Air through a essay competition by the Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD). Matthew Gonzales, health equity and community ... 12/28/2022 01:38 AM
HCISD school board receives demographic presentation
HCISD school board receives demographic presentation
By Amira Van Leeuwen HAYS COUNTY  — Last Monday, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees received a presentation from Population and Survey Analysts (PASA), giving an overview of the district’s demographic and student population for fall ... 12/21/2022 09:30 PM
HCISD approves Academic Support Center
HCISD approves Academic Support Center
By Amira Van Leeuwen [email protected] HAYS COUNTY — The Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the design for the Hays CISD Academic Support Center (ASC) and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) 1 from Bartlett Cocke General ... 12/21/2022 09:10 PM
Results of historic countywide recount announced
Results of historic countywide recount announced
By Amira Van Leeuwen HAYS COUNTY — Last Wednesday, a press conference was held at the Hays County Government Center in front of the elections office to announce the results of a historic recount in the district attorney and Hays County judge ... 12/14/2022 10:40 PM
Annual Education Foundation gala raises more than $90K
Annual Education Foundation gala raises more than $90K
Hays CISD teachers will soon have the opportunity to apply for grants again, thanks to generous donors this past weekend.  The Hays CISD Education Foundation held its annual Denim & Diamonds Gala on Dec. 9 at Sunfield ... 12/14/2022 10:10 PM
Hays County Food Bank in need of new facility
Hays County Food Bank in need of new facility
By Megan Wehring [email protected] HAYS COUNTY – As the area continues to see exponential population growth, the Hays County Food Bank (HCFB) is in the preliminary stages of acquiring a new facility.  On Dec. 6, Eric Boehning of ... 12/14/2022 10:00 PM
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