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SAN MARCOS – Hays County Commissioners Court approved a funding agreement for the amount of $3,750,000 with Wimberley ISD and Wimberley Youth Sports Association (WYSA) at its July 30 meeting to aid with the costs associated with the design and construction needed for the youth sporting field common areas.

At its March 26 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the selection of American Structurepoint to provide engineering design services for the realignment from IH-35 at Yarrington Road to RM 150 at Arroyo Ranch Road and authorize staff and counsel to negotiate a contract.

By Megan Navarro HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Commissioners Court recently approved an interlocal agreement that will be directed toward protecting the county’s invaluable natural resources.

HAYS COUNTY — Since moving into a new building last year, the Hays County Health Department has been working to expand the resources and services it provides to the community.

“We know that people have been held in our facility for long periods of time and suffer from various mental illnesses, including substance abuse, and we know that the jail is not solving those problems.”

HAYS COUNTY — A fifth Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) is in the works for the city of Kyle.

HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Commissioners Court approved the fiscal year 2024 budget at its Sept. 19 meeting.

HAYS COUNTY — Residents are encouraged to participate in an online survey that will guide the future of animal welfare in the area.

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.

By Megan Navarro HAYS COUNTY — Hays County continues to work to help the individuals in the criminal justice system who are dealing with mental health issues.

— The Hays County Commissioners Court honored first responders who serve in the community on Aug. 1 by recognizing the 175th anniversary of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.

HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Commissioners Court received a status update on staffing, procedural processes and future plans for the Hays County Jail population from the newly appointed Director of Court and Pretrial Services Randy Focken at its July 25 meeting.