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...

HAYS COUNTY — Hays County is one of 191 counties in Texas to be included in a disaster declaration in response to widespread wildfire activity throughout the state. Neighboring Travis, Caldwell and Blanco counties are also on the list. "The state of Texas continues working with local officials to re...

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – Over a span of four days, fire crews and first responders throughout the region helped battle a wildfire at the Storm Ranch property off Gatlin Creek Road outside Dripping Springs.   The fire was 100% contained as of Saturday, July 9. The call came in around 3 p.m...

By Brittany Anderson Kyle is taking extra precautions in the event of severe winter weather. During the regular city council meeting on Dec. 6, council unanimously approved two resolutions to select an engineer and a grant writer to assist with the city’s application to the Texas Division of Emergen...

by Sahar Chmais The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act has allotted $4.8 million to Hays County to spend on resident and staff COVID-19 safety. So far, the county has decided how 20% of the funds will be spent, and the rest is in the works. It is necessary that the county uses 75% of ...

Keeping residents and officials prepared in the event of future natural disasters was the premise behind Hays County Commissioners’ approval of an update to its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The plan, which was approved by a 4-0 vote Jan. 16, will also help the county obtain federal grants in the ev...