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 amount of time, be a registered voter, not be a convicted felon and be at least 18 years of age. Avrey Anderso...

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 Dec. 20, Pct. 2 commissioner Mark Jones was honored for his years of service on the dai...

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 hospitalizations. Neighboring Travis, Blanco and Comal counties are all labeled as low risk, while Caldwell is at medium. The ...

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 address the crowd. Watch the full video here:

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 — did not pan out to be as productive as intended. An applicant sponsored meeting was held at the Hays County Gov...

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 engagement program manager for the HCLHD, said the essay competition is...

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 2022. According to its website, PASA is a “demographic consulting firm ...

By Amira Van Leeuwen amira@haysfreepress.com 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 Contractors on Dec. 12. The GMP 1 includes long lead items like ...

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 races. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and District Attorn...

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 Station in Buda. More than 300 community members were present, from educators and s...