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 received an update on the Hays County Behavioral Advisory Team’s (BAT) progress at its Aug. 8 meeting. The team was establ...

HAYS COUNTY — 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. After HCSO was organized, the first sheriff took office on Aug. 7, 1848, according to a proclamation signed by the...

HAYS COUNTY — At its July 25 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved three-way and four-way stops at several intersections around the county in response to requests from local residents. The following locations were approved by the commissioners: • Three-way stop at the intersection of...

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. As Focken provided updates, he conti...

HAYS COUNTY — On July 11, Austin Pets Alive! presented updates to the Hays County Commissioners Court on the Hays County Center for Pet Resources, Education and Research. Lee Ann Shenefiel, Austin Pets Alive! executive advisor, who will serve as program coordinator, gave a history on the project pri...

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. During its June 6 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a $25,000 mental health servic...

HAYS COUNTY — Following the postponement of any action on the item during the last meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a development agreement on June 6 for Mission Oaks Condominiums between the county, Davy Crockett Estates, LLC and Lang Family Ranches L.P. The develop...

HAYS COUNTY — Texas only has 25 affordable and available rental homes for every 100 extremely low-income renter households, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. There are 904,814 extremely low-income renter households in the state. With the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing ...

HAYS COUNTY — As the county grows, Austin-based company MileStone Community Builders has approached multiple government entities with proposals for subdivisions including Hays Commons, located at FM 1626 and Carpenter Lane in Manchaca. The preliminary plan was presented to Hays County Commissioners ...

After much discussion at its May 23 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court postponed any action on a development agreement for Mission Oaks Condominiums between the county, Davy Crockett Estates, LLC and Lang Family Ranches L.P. The development is anticipated to consist of approximately 28 sin...