The Hays County Commissioners Court proclaimed February as Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month at its Tuesday meeting and thanked the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center (HCWC) for helping young people learn about healthy relationships.

According to the proclamation, “Family, friends, teachers, coaches, faith leaders, community members and other important people in young people’s lives have the power to influence youth in positive ways, and we must work together to raise awa...