Hays Free Press salutes National Police Week

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Staff Report, on May 18, 2022

National Police Week honors and remembers those who gave their lives in the line of duty. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation to designate May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office held a memorial service for fallen officers on May 10 at the Hays County Government Center in honor of National Police Week (Photo courtesy of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office)

Currently, law enforcement ...

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

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

October 30, 2024

Community, Hays County, Kyle, Main, News

Hays CISD, Hays County Sheriff’s Office speak on ongoing danger

KYLE — Fentanyl took Hays County by storm in 2022, when several students' lives were lost to overdoses. Now, in 2024, there seems to be a decrease of ...

October 16, 2024

Community, Hays County, News, Wimberley

Head to head: Hays County Sheriff’s Office vs. Wimberley Fire Rescue

On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and the Wimberley Fire Rescue faced off in their annual Battle of the Badges Softball Game at th...

October 9, 2024

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Hays County Crime Stoppers looks for suspects of domestic violence, stalking cases

SAN MARCOS — Each October, communities around the United States gather to support the victims and survivors of domestic violence. This year, Hays Coun...

October 9, 2024

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Pedophile sentenced to life without parole

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...

October 4, 2024

News, Wimberley

Wimberley ISD speaks on school threat

WIMBERLEY — Wimberley ISD received a non-specific threat at Danforth Junior High, as well as found concerning messages on a social media app from a ...

October 2, 2024

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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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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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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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