Ruben Becerra

By Natalie Frels MANCHACA — The atmosphere was teeming with excitement as more than 40 individuals from different government agencies, the Marbridge Foundation and other community partners came together to finalize a partnership with Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) at a signing day ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15 for an innovative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Registered Apprenticeship training program.

— At its Sept. 5 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court voted to create a Veterans Commission to collaborate with veteranfocused organizations to support and promote veteran needs.

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 Brittany Kelley HAYS COUNTY — At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court presented an item to approve the creation of a new justice court.

— 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 and TxDOT invited the community to participate in a ribbon-cutting celebration for the RM 967/Robert S. Light Boulevard project at 10:30 a.m. on July 13. After the ribbon was cut by Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith, he, Rep. Erin Zwiener, TxDOT Austin District Engineer Tucker Ferguson, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and Buda council member Evan Ture spoke to the small crowd shying away from the sun as traffic whizzed by.

HAYS COUNTY — While Hays County’s Mental Health Court (MHC) is continuing to make an impact, more resources are being allocated to provide the necessary services for a growing caseload.

With hundreds of payroll errors cited by auditor, processes removed from Tenorio's office

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.

— Hays County courts have long struggled with an immense load of backlogged criminal cases. Now, there might be some relief and justice finally served.

— 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.

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.