by khilsenbeck | Jan 31, 2023 | Press Releases
The Hays County Local Health Department recently engaged Initium Health, a Denver-based healthcare consulting firm, to conduct a community health assessment. The assessment, funded by a grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services, involves gaining input...
by khilsenbeck | Jan 11, 2023 | Press Releases
Hays County has acquired Purgatory Creek Nature Preserve, a 1,068-acre conservation easement that will permanently protect and preserve the land from future development. This easement was proposed and sponsored by the Hill Country Conservancy (HCC) to be funded...
by khilsenbeck | Jan 2, 2023 | Press Releases
Hays County has several newly or re-elected officials across various offices. Below is a list of those elected or re-elected in November whose terms began on January 1, 2023. County Judge – Ruben Becerra Commissioner, Precinct 2 – Dr. Michelle Gutierrez Cohen...
by khilsenbeck | Dec 30, 2022 | Press Releases
A message from the Hays County Fire Marshal’s Office: Nearly 10,000 injuries resulting in trips to the hospital are caused each year by fireworks. Of those, close to 30% are to hands and fingers. Another quarter are to legs. And about 20% are to eyes. We urge...
by khilsenbeck | Dec 21, 2022 | Press Releases
A Hard Freeze Watch has been issued from Thursday (Dec. 22) afternoon/evening. A Wind Chill Watch has been issued for all of South-Central Texas from 6 p.m. Thursday evening through noon on Friday (Dec. 23). Find more cold weather tips on the Office of Emergency...
by khilsenbeck | Dec 21, 2022 | Press Releases
Hays County Commissioner Mark Jones was recognized on Dec. 20, “for his distinguished twelve years of service to Hays County”. Tuesday was his last meeting of the Hays County Commissioners Court as the Precinct 2 representative. Jones served three consecutive...