SAN MARCOS — On Monday, Jan. 13, representatives from the Hays County EMS and Hays County EMS Association, CWA Local 6115 signed a ceremonial Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). A CBA is “an agreement between the employees and the employer that established the guidelines for compensation, benefit...

HAYS COUNTY -- Following inclement weather that caused closures on Tuesday, Jan. 21, several schools announced that they will reopen this week. Hays CISD will operate on a normal schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Austin Community College District (ACC) will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 22. All in-person and...

SAN MARCOS — Economic growth in Texas is slowing, but remains resilient, according to Senior Business Economist with the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank – San Antonio Branch, Luis Torres, who was the keynote speaker at the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership (HCEDP) Economic Outlook on Thursd...

SAN MARCOS — Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 spring session of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy. This comprehensive, 12-week program is designed to provide residents with an in-depth understanding of HCSO and the criminal justice system, according to a news release....

SAN MARCOS — The team behind a newly-established program is partnering with local school districts to help reduce the onset and progression of substance misuse — broadly opioids and, specifically, fentanyl — and its related consequences in Hays County. The Fentanyl Education, Support Training and Aw...

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a letter of support at its Jan. 7 meeting for a jail-based competency program. Letters of support from several county staff members were given to the court prior to the meeting, including from Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higg...

SAN MARCOS —  After numerous resets, 22nd District Judge Bruce Boyer declined to dismiss the capital murder case of DeVonte Amerson at a Jan.13 motion hearing. Amerson was arrested on March 5, 2018 for the 2015 murder of Justin Gage, 20. According to the San Marcos Police Department, Gage was shot m...

SAN MARCOS  – CHRISTUS Health announced the opening of its new urgent care, expanding its health care footprint in the San Marcos community and surrounding areas The clinic is geared to offer patients an alternative care option and delivering prompt medical attention for minor emergency health conce...

CREEDMOOR  – Texas Disposal Systems (TDS), a family-owned resource management company and leader in sustainable waste practices, is carrying on its annual tradition of helping Central Texans recycle their live Christmas trees. Beginning Dec. 26, 2024, residents can drop off their unflocked Christmas...