By Kim Hilsenbeck S pending three days with law enforcement officers and other first responders is one way the Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is working with area youth to build positive relationships. At this summer’s annual HCSO Jr. Deputy Academies — one in Kyle one week, the other in Wimber...

By Kim Hilsenbeck M any parents teach their children to respect law enforcement. But that lesson may get lost if a child sees police officers in a less appealing light, such as arresting a parent. The Jr. Deputy Academy, hosted by the Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), is a free summer camp that a...