Hays County Commissioners Debbie Ingalsbe, left, and Michelle Cohen, and Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra, and commissioners Walt Smith and Lon Shell, pose with Lieutenant Colonel George C. Carruthers, seated, and his son. The commissioners proclaimed Nov. 7 as Lt. Col. George C. Carruthers Day, reco...

HAYS COUNTY — The community is invited to attend the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony, hosted by the Office of the Hays County Judge, from 4-8 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the Historic Courthouse Square. Supported by the Mermaid Society SMTX, the Downtown Association of San Marcos, CITC, LBJ Museum San Marcos...

HAYS COUNTY— The Hays County Veteran Services Office is bringing Operation Green Light to Hays County to honor all men and women who have selflessly served the country and the community in the armed forces. This national event, hosted by the National Association of Counties (NaCo) and the National A...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Residents have been voicing their concerns about a proposed music venue in Dripping Springs/southwest Austin, but they may feel some relief as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) announced that it will host a second public meeting on the development. Requested by ...

MANCHACA — The atmosphere was teeming with excitement as more than 40 individuals from different government agencies, the Marbridge Foundation and other community partners came together to finalize a partnership with Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) at a signing day ceremony at 11 a.m....

HAYS COUNTY — At its Sept. 5 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court voted to create a Veterans Commission to collaborate with veteran-focused organizations to support and promote veteran needs. “The item is to establish and formalize a commission throughout the county to help provide advice an...

HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Commissioners Court discussed possible changes to the updated employment budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year at its Aug. 22 meeting. The budget workshop consisted of a presentation, with no action taken, by the Compensation Committee, consisting of County Judge Ruben Bec...

HAYS COUNTY — At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court presented an item to approve the creation of a new justice court. Commissioners asked for a subcommittee to be created when deciding whether Precinct 2 needed another justice court at its Aug. 1 meeting, which ultimately consi...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Plans for a 5,000-seat outdoor concert venue off Fitzhugh Road in Dripping Springs  — brought by California developer Blizexas LLC — are still facing opposition from residents who live nearby. Last month, members of the Stop Fitzhugh Venue Coalition sent a letter to Hays County an...