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SH 45 Gap Study – Open House

Hays County is conducting a study to explore the feasibility of constructing SH 45 between I-35 and RM 1626. Over the last 35+ years, most portions of SH 45 have been constructed, including the sections east of I-35 and west of RM 1626 — leaving a “gap” between the...

Paul Peña Drive ribbon cutting May 26 at 9 a.m.

A ribbon cutting to honor San Marcos native Paul Peña takes place Friday, May 26, at 9 a.m. at the TRACE subdivision located at 162 Paul Peña Drive in San Marcos. This is part of Hays County’s initiative to name roads after fallen service members and police officers...

County invites residents to Summer Health Fair

The Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) invites residents to take control of their health. The Summer Health Fair on June 10 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park provides an opportunity to do just that. “Our first health fair in Kyle last October was a great...

Child Molester Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced today that on Monday, May 15, 23-year-old Cameron Clement entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to 35 years in prison by District Judge Tanner Neidhardt for the offense of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a...

County hosts Darden Hill improvements community meeting

Feedback welcome online through June 2 Hays County is taking action to move forward with improvements to Darden Hill Road. This project will help create a safer environment for those that drive, walk, and live along that roadway.  The county is hosting a community...

Child Molester Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced today that on Monday, May 1, 41-year-old Nathan Allen entered a guilty plea to four child abuse charges. Allen was sentenced to 35 years in prison on a charge of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child - a law...

Jeffery Alan Scott, Jr. Accepts Two Life Sentences

The Hays County Criminal District Attorney on April 24 concluded the sentencing phase of the trial of Jeffery Alan Scott, Jr., who was convicted of Attempted Capital Murder and Aggravated Assault of a Public Servant on April 19. According to the DA’s Office, Scott was...

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