Local livestock producers may be eligible for drought disaster assistance

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Staff Report on October 30, 2019

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Caldwell-Hays-Comal County announced that ranchers and livestock producers may be eligible for assistance from the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for grazing losses incurred in 2019.

According to County Executive Director Christa Kraatz, “Caldwell, Hays and Comal counties recently met qualifying drought ratings that ‘trigger’ eligibility for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program on full season improved p...

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Healthy aging during National Nutrition Month

Contributed Article By Chelsea Couch, Statewide Texercise Coordinator National Nutrition Month is a great time to learn about older adults’ changing n...

March 20, 2024

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County supports Dripping Springs library expansion

HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a resolution of support for the Essential Community Facilities Project for the Dripping Spr...

May 3, 2023

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Texas announces over $600 million in pandemic food benefits

By Megan Wehring Some Texas parents can now feel a bit of relief when it comes to feeding their families. On April 12, Gov. Greg Abbott announced tha...

April 20, 2022

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Abbott announces $2.5 billion in pandemic food benefits

Staff Report Some Texas families with children could be eligible to receive food benefits. Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human ...

May 20, 2021

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Local barbecue joints impacted by meatpacking shortage

John Murray, pitmaster for Milt’s BBQ, said the cost of brisket has nearly doubled in the past few weeks, sohe is warning customers that prices ...

May 20, 2020

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USDA offers farm loans for farmers facing COVID-19 related challenges

The federal Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to agricultural producers who may not find success obtaining loan...

May 13, 2020

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Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024

The 2024 General Election is Nov. 5. Barton Publications reached out to local candidates to answer questions about their races. Not all returned the questionnaire.

By Staff Report

October 16, 2024

CANDIDATES FOR HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Hipolito (R) What is the number one crime-related issue that needs an immediate plan of action from the nex...

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November 2024 Election Coverage

By Staff Report

November 5, 2024

These are the unofficial Nov. 5 election results as of 11:13 p.m, with all 58 polling locations reporting. Results will remain unofficial until canvas...

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Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

By Staff Report

October 28, 2024

Note: This story has been updated as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to include Tanner Neidhardt's statement. Note: This story has been updated as of 2 ...

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Pedophile sentenced to life without parole

By Staff Report

October 4, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Christopher Lee Head, 36, was sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, by visiting Judge Glenn Devlin on Oct. 4. A...

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Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

By Brittany Kelley

October 31, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Four Hays County property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Hays County Commissioners Court regarding the almost $440 million road ...

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