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Hays County Commissioners Court

Commissioners deny Hays Commons
Commissioners deny Hays Commons

HAYS COUNTY — A week following the postponement of any action on the subdivision, the Hays County Commissioners Court met again on May 2 to discuss the MileStone development, Hays Commons subdivision.

05/10/2023 09:20 PM
Remembering Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
Remembering Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

See more about Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day on Page 3

05/10/2023 08:10 PM
County supports Dripping Springs library expansion
County supports Dripping Springs library expansion

By Allison Taliaferro HAYS COUNTY

05/03/2023 11:40 PM
HCLHD essay contest winners announced
HCLHD essay contest winners announced

— Six graduating seniors were named winners of the Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) essay competition.

05/03/2023 09:10 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
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
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
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
County employees to receive 10% pay increase
County employees to receive 10% pay increase

— On March 14, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved a 10% monthly pay increase for county employees.

03/22/2023 09:20 PM
ARPA funds to provide mental health services
ARPA funds to provide mental health services

— More funds and resources will be provided to Hays CISD to address a variety of mental health concerns.

03/01/2023 12:00 AM
Court authorizes emergency funding
Court authorizes emergency funding

— In response to the recent winter storm, the Hays County Commissioners Court declared an emergency use of general fund reserves for debris removal last week.

02/22/2023 12:00 AM
Hays County employees to see raise
Hays County employees to see raise

HAYS COUNTY — With economic inflation and a sharp rise in the cost of living, employees of all kinds are feeling financial effects — and a salary increase is a nice relief.

02/08/2023 12:00 AM
Purgatory Creek Nature Preserve to be conserved
Purgatory Creek Nature Preserve to be conserved

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY – Hays County has acquired Purgatory Creek Nature Preserve, a 1,068-acre conservation easement, to permanently protect and preserve the land from future development.  This easement was proposed and sponsored by ...

01/18/2023 10:40 PM