The Hays County Commissioners Court declared the week of May 15-21, 2023 as Police Week at its May 2 meeting. Additionally, the court proclaimed May 18 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The observance seeks to “honor those peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, have lost their lives or ha...

Citizens select Flores, Vela Jr. for Hays CISD school board, pass 3 of 4 bonds HAYS COUNTY — Approximately 12,176 Hays County citizens turned out on Saturday, May 6 for the election, which would determine who would fill positions on the Hays CISD Board of Trustees and approve or deny four bonds prop...

These are unofficial election results as of 9:48 p.m. on May 6, with all locations reporting. * denotes the majority vote(s).   Hays CISD Board of Trustees Trustee, Single-Member – District 1 Bill Ward: 71 (26.10%) Raul Vela Jr.: 201 (73.90%)* Trustee, Single-Member – District 2 Johnny Flores: 241 (...

SAN MARCOS — Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced today that on Monday, May 1, Nathan Allen, 41, entered a guilty plea to four child abuse charges, according to a press release by the DA’s Office. Allen was then sentenced to 35 years in prison on a charge of continuous sexual abuse ...

HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a resolution of support for the Essential Community Facilities Project for the Dripping Springs Community Library at its April 25 meeting. The Dripping Springs Community Library, currently located at 501 Sportsplex Drive, is in the process o...

SAN MARCOS - Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced today that a Hays County Grand Jury concluded its review of the December 25, 2022, shooting incident in which San Marcos police officers shot and killed 36-year-old Kyle Lobo. The Grand Jury determined the shooting was justi...

Hays County park officials announced over the weekend that swimming at Jacob’s Well remains cancelled for the foreseeable future. “At this time, water levels and spring flow are still too low to safely allow swimming. Jacob's Well Natural Area is still open to the public for hiking and viewing the s...

Measure would allow North Hays County to move tax cap HAYS COUNTY — North Hays County Emergency Services District 1 (ESD1) is seeking the voters’ approval of Proposition A — a measure that, if approved, would move the tax cap for ESD1 from the current rate of $0.03/$100 of assessed home value to $0....

HAYS COUNTY — The safety and security of students has been a continuous topic of discussion for school districts across Texas, including Hays CISD. On April 25, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees discussed how to ensure the safety of students and faculty. The board unanimously adopted a resolution rega...

HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County EMS Association, composed of approximately 80 employees of San Marcos Hays County EMS (SMHCEMS), is still waiting in hopes of getting voluntarily recognized. The regional National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has set a mail ballot election for the purposes of collective...