HAYS COUNTY — San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter (SMRAS), the stray animal open-intake facility for all of Hays County, has been dealing with overcrowding issues since last March. As of May 16, there are 290 animals at SMRAS: 185 dogs, 102 cats and three others. Of those, 166 dogs are housed in the ...

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 Brittany Anderson HAYS COUNTY — The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter may finally find some relief after years of struggling with being the only animal intake shelter in the county. The Hays County commissioners court heard a presentation for a second animal shelter, following a feasibility stud...