Austin Pets Alive! to begin coordinating HAYS COUNTY — The county is one step closer to being able to save the lives of thousands of pets in the community. During the March 28 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a Professional Service Agreement with Austin Pets Alive! (...

HAYS COUNTY — On March 14, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved a 10% monthly pay increase for county employees. According to the agenda documents, the pay increase will go to employees in Grades 106 to 113 who are not bound by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, which was earlier approved ...

Recent cyberbullying incident also raises questions Buda — More funds and resources will be provided to Hays CISD to address a variety of mental health concerns. During the rescheduled board of trustees meeting on Feb. 24, the board approved an item that will provide the district with funds for ment...

Hays County — 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 Judge Ruben Becerra issued a local disaster declaration for the county on Feb. 3 following Winter Storm Mara that occ...

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. In a 4-1 vote last week, the Hays County Commissioners Court approved a 10% increase for county employees within pay grades 106...

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY – Hays County has acquired Purgatory Creek Nature Preserve, a 1,068-acre conservation easement, to permanently protect and preserve the land from future development. This easement was proposed and sponsored by the Hill Country Conservancy (HCC) to be funded through the 2020 ...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — Hays County’s sole food bank will finally get a much needed upgrade that will ensure it can keep up with the county’s growing population and need for food security. On Dec. 20, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved $1.2 million of American Rescue...

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY – The Hays County Commissioners Court considered several presentations by Ardurra on Tuesday for using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the area.   Kyle Area Senior Zone The Kyle Area Senior Zone (KASZ) is requesting $106,000 to obtain construction-ready document...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — Hays County leaders are continuing to find ways to fund mental health initiatives for its youngest residents.   During the regular Hays County Commissioners Court meeting on Oct. 11, the court discussed using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for behavioral hea...

By Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — The mental health system and criminal justice system are two very intricate entities, and often intersect — but what happens when they are not working together cohesively?   This is a concern that some Hays County residents have, including Elaine Brown. Brown has b...