SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court considered the creation of a committee to gather and distribute information for the 2024 transportation road bond election at its Aug. 20 meeting, but ultimately, no action was taken. The proposed committee, presented by Chief of Staff Alex Villalobos...

SAN MARCOS — The trial for the shooting of a San Marcos Police officer began on Jan. 8 at the Hays County Courthouse. On Dec. 4, 2017, SMPD officer Kenneth Copeland, 58, was shot and killed while serving a warrant to Stewart Mettz, 57. Copeland was struck several times and rushed to Central Texas Me...

By CJ Vetter HAYS COUNTY - Kitties and puppies were aplenty at the Hays County Courthouse on July 2nd, as County Judge Ruben Becerra hosted his birthday and July 4 celebration. As a way to raise awareness for animals and bring the community together, Becerra also dedicated the party to all the pets ...

By C.J. Vetter SAN MARCOS – Every bunny loves a good egg hunt. Last Friday, the Hays County Courthouse hosted its second annual Courthouse Easter Egg Hunt, featuring over 4,000 easter eggs as well as scavenger hunts, princess storytimes and visits from the San Marcos Mermaid Society. Forty   pounds ...

Multi-generational pleas for participation in the 2020 Census rang out on the lawn of the Hays County Courthouse in San Marcos Saturday. In a celebration that also gave a nod to Texas Independence Day, students from Hays CISD’s Elm Grove Elementary sang. Speakers included Kyle City Council member an...