HAYS COUNTY  — Those waiting for their property tax bills can expect them to arrive by the end of December. One of the primary responsibilities of the Office of the County Tax Assessor-Collector is to collect, record and disburse property taxes. When the certified tax roll is received from the Hays ...

HAYS COUNTY — Various county and law enforcement officials are currently investigating the Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office (HCTACO) after a former employee was arrested for tampering with governmental records, which is a state jail felony. Former HCTACO employee Yobana Ofelia Solano-Sequ...

Staff Report Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector Jenifer O’Kane reminds property owners that 2019 property taxes must be paid in full by Friday, Jan. 31, to avoid penalties and interest. “There are a variety of payment options available,” O’Kane said. “And if you wait until the 31st, chances are you ...

Special election slated Jan. 25 The Kyle City Council accepted the resignation of District 6 Council member Daphne Tenorio at a special meeting on Monday and ordered a special election to be held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in order to fill her unexpired term, which runs to November 2021. Tenorio, who ...

By Anita Miller With the exception of the county judge and commissioners, Hays County’s elected officials will be getting a pay raise of five percent according to the FY 2020 budget approved Tuesday by the commissioners court. The budget also brings the salaries of constables in precincts 2 and 5 in...

While major county elections are still more than a year away, two incumbents are planning to toss their hats into the ring. Hays County Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe and Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler both announced recently they plan to seek reelection to their positions. So far, the duo are...