Submitted Report A new leader will be taking the reins of the Hays County Food Bank, according to the board of directors, as Eleanor Owen-Oshan has been chosen to fill the position of Executive Director, effective July 1, 2019 Owen-Oshan has worked at HCFB since September 2017. Prior to this promoti...

Three Hays County charities dedicated to helping children and families received $25,000 each this week, courtesy of the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation. On Dec. 4, Hays County commissioners presented a total of $75,000 to the Hays County Food Bank, the Southside Community Center and the Hay...

Kyle Chamber of Commerce business awards were announced this week at the annual Excellence in Commerce luncheon. Winners this year included the following: Volunteer of the Year • Marisa Coon, Randolph Brooks FCU Irene Melendez presents to Marisa Coon Spirit of Kyle Award and Ambassador of the Year A...

As I am sure everyone knows, 2015 has been a very bad year for poultry with the avian flu outbreak. Poultry and egg prices have risen, and availability of turkeys is limited. For the past eight years, through the generosity of our donors, the Hays County Food Bank has provided a frozen turkey and tr...

New executive  for food bank The Hays County Food Bank welcomed Denise Blok as its new executive director. Blok brings more than two decades of nonprofit experience to the food bank, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer for the American Red Cross Central Texas Region, serving 48 counties. Bl...