Kelly Higgins

Staff Report SAN MARCOS — A Hays County Grand Jury determined that the San Marcos Police Department officer who fatally shot 22-year-old Malachi Williams in the H-E-B parking lot, located at 641 East Hopkins St. in San Marcos, was justified in his actions.

SAN MARCOS – The Hays County Commissioners Court heard from five departments on requests for the upcoming fiscal year during a budget workshop at its Aug. 6 meeting.

The Hays County District Attorney’s Office was notified on July 1 that 483rd District Judge Tanner Neidhardt began livestreaming the trial proceedings of a case.

The first group of people has successfully completed the new Hays County Pre-Trial Diversion Program for criminal cases.

Domestic violence victim advocate coordinator to provide knowledge to potentially endangered victims

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Editor’s Note: This story has been updated on Monday, Sept. 18, to include additional information.

By Brittany Kelley HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Commissioners Court discussed possible changes to the updated employment budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year at its Aug. 22 meeting.