Hays County residents have the opportunity to vote for a road bond on the November ballot

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Hays County residents have the opportunity to vote for a road bond on the November ballot

By Jaron Von Runnen News Reporter Nuh11@txstate.edu HAYS COUNTY, Texas – During November's election, Hays County voters will have the opportunity to vote to pass Proposition A, a road bond package including 31 transportation projects around the county, designed to increase road safety and reduce traffic congestion. The Hays County Commissioners Court called a $440 million bond election on the November 2024 ballot to seek voter approval. Contracted […]

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Hays County 2023 General Election Guide

By Ezekiel Ramirez News Reporter Early voting began for the Nov. 7 election. This year’s November election includes 14 state constitutional amendments that voters can approve or deny. San Marcos and other towns also have their own measures and official races on the ballot. Early voting opened Oct. 23 and will continue until Nov. 3. Voter Registration Voter registration for the upcoming election has closed. Students and San Marcos residents […]

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Hays County in Flood Advisory

By Danielle De Lucia Chief Editor of News The National Weather Service has placed Hays County and the rest of central Texas under a flood advisory until 5:45 p.m. Earlier this morning NWS issued a tornado warning for cities near Uhland and Niederwald. A flood watch in the Austin-San Antonio area was also active into the evening. Excessive amounts of rainfall have caused the flood alert to be issued […]

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Hays County Burn Ban In Effect

By Danielle De Lucia News Reporter HAYS COUNTY — Hays County Commissioner Court reinstated a burn ban for at least 90 days to prevent and lessen the number of fires that can arise countywide last Tuesday. The decision means no more burning on residential/private property is permitted and a fine could be the result of not following the order. Only if discussed and cleared with the fire marshal’s office is […]

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Training agreement team including SMCISD, ALEERT, DMA and SMPD. | Images courtesy of team's websites

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San Marcos CISD Implements the Marshal Program in August

By Danielle De Lucia News Reporter The San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District is implementing a school marshal program this upcoming school year. On April 17, board members voted six-one in favor of the program to have armed marshals at the district elementary schools. The schools included in this program will be Rodriquez, Mendez, Hernandez, DeZavala, Crockett, and Bowie Elementary. Outside resources are helping to create a safe and protective […]

July 1, 2023 148

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Heat wave hits Hays County

By Ezekiel Ramirez News Reporter Heat has been severely affecting Hays County. Heat indices have unexpectedly been between 108-114, which can make day-to-day routines difficult to comprehend. During these dog days, it’s important to be cautious and take safety precautions to prevent a misadventure to occur. On June 20, ERCOT issued a voluntary conservation notice. Due to extreme temperatures, ERCOT was asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use. This voluntary […]

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Juneteenth Foundation Inc. members smiling while holding food trays in front of a truck.

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Come and Celebrate Juneteenth, Come On!

By Danielle De Lucia News Reporter On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger of the U.S. Union Army came to the Aston Villa in Galveston, Texas. He came to announce the Emancipation Proclamation which signified the start of freedom in America for African Americans. On that day, slaves were freed and America took a step closer to aligning with the true definition of what the Constitution stands for: liberty for […]

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Hays County May 2023 Uniform Election Guide

By Preethi Mangadu News & Culture Director The local spring elections for Texas began early voting Monday. Hays County has multiple races on the ballot including several for San Marcos CISD. Early voting started yesterday, April 24, and continues until May 2. Election day takes place on May 6. Here is everything you need to know for Hays County voting: What’s on the Ballot? Hays, San Marcos and Dripping Springs […]

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Family of inmate killed by Hays County corrections officer holds protest

By Oli De Los Santos News Reporter Friends, family and community gathered on the steps of the Hays County Public Safety Building on Sunday to remember the life of Joshua Leon Wright. Wright, 36, is remembered for co-founding the Facebook group “Take a Picture to End Racism Now” or TAPTERN, which garnered over 10,000 followers, and when a 7-year-old girl in his neighborhood was abducted and sexually assaulted, […]

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