Hays County names new rent assistance program manager

Hays County, News

Brittany Anderson, on February 23, 2022

By Brittany Anderson

Following a $2.4 million loss of rental assistance funds, the future of Hays County’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program is looking up after a new manager was named to run the program.

During the Feb. 15 commissioners court meeting, the court awarded a contract to Ardurra Group Inc., a multidisciplinary services solutions firm with nine offices in Texas, including Austin. Ardurra was one of four firms that submitted bids to the county.

Former ERA program manage...

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Hays County Commissioners Court updates Hays County credit card policy

SAN MARCOS — At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the execution of an interlocal agreement (ILA) with the c...

December 11, 2024

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Hays County Commissioners Court authorizes preliminary development agreement for use of civic center property

SAN MARCOS — A new event center arena and a conference center with a full-service hotel could be making its way to Hays County. At its Dec. 3 meeting,...

December 11, 2024

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Hays County Commissioners Court finalize contract with Austin Pets Alive!

SAN MARCOS – The Hays County Commissioners Court finalized on Nov. 19 the terms of the contract awarded to Austin Pets Alive! (APA!), a leading animal...

November 26, 2024

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US Foods to expand Buda facility

BUDA — US Foods, one of the nation’s leading foodservice distributors, announced plans to expand its operations in Buda, adding 165 jobs and investing...

November 21, 2024

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Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

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

October 31, 2024

Hays County, News

Hays County hosts road bond open house

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra poses next to the “How to Vote” poster board at the road bond open house on Oct. 9 at the Kyle Public Library. One of ...

October 16, 2024

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Kyle man arrested for possession of psychedelic drugs

By Staff Report

December 11, 2024

KYLE – Erich Spannhake, 38, of Kyle, was arrested Friday, Dec. 6 on multiple drug charges, including possession of approximately 14 pounds of psychede...

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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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Kyle Police arrests Texas State University students in theft of Halloween decorations

By Staff Report

October 25, 2024

KYLE – Ten Texas State University students were apprehended early Friday, Oct. 25 following a report of stolen Halloween decorations on Hometown Parkw...

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Former Wimberley ISD teacher sues district, sheriff, district attorney’s office

By Ashley Kontnier

October 30, 2024

WIMBERLEY — After more than 20 years of teaching at traditionally underserved schools, David Schachter began the 2022-23 school year with a fresh star...

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