Dustin Slaughter was sworn in as a regular full-time deputy constable in the Hays County Constable Precinct 1 Office at the Jan. 16 Hays County Commissioners Court meeting.

HAYS COUNTY — With the floods, winter freezes and disastrous wildfires that Hays County has experienced over the last several years, residents are encouraged now more than ever to have a plan in place in the case of an emergency. The 6th Annual Hays County Emergency Preparedness Fair is all about ce...

Meeting the price point of neighboring entities is leading Hays County constables to request a roughly $26,000 pay raise. John Ellen, Hays County Pct. 5 Constable, said all constables in Hays County currently earn $67,762 a year. Under their proposed increase, each of the five Hays County constables...

By Samantha Smith Monday’s Hays County Precinct 2 Constable debate between incumbent James Kohler and candidate Michael Torres brought the audience to laughter amidst the sincerity of the event. Both candidates had an opportunity to introduce themselves before the moderator asked any questions, with...

James Kohler ,  incumbent 1. Why am I running for office? To take care of the youth and the people in my precinct in Hays Co.  2. What are your thoughts on open carry? Makes no difference to me.  3. Why do you think you’d make a good constable if elected. I’m the best man for the job and I’ve been h...

Steve Avalos   1. Why are you running for office?  I have lived in Precinct 2 for over 15 years. I am very vested in my community and feel that it is time a change.  Precinct 2 is growing and the people need the Constables Office to grow with the community. I will bring the Precinct 2 Constables Off...

Jimmy Zuehlke   1. Why am I running for office? I have numerous reasons why I am running for the office of Constable Precinct 2 Hays County. I retired from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission after twenty-five years of devoted and loyal service. I achieved the rank of Lieutenant in which I was t...