Mettz Sentenced to life in prison for capital murder of Officer Kenneth Copeland
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced that Stewart Thomas Mettz was found guilty today, Jan. 11 of capital murder by a Hays County jury. Following the guilty verdict, Mettz was sentenced by Judge Bruce Boyer of the 22nd...
Kyle Man Sentenced To 52 Years For Sexually Assaulting Young Child
SAN MARCOS – A Kyle man has been sentenced to a total of 52 years in prison for sexually assaulting his girlfriend’s young daughter. Jacob Earl Shirejian, 44, was sentenced Monday, Jan. 8 on two first-degree felony counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and...
Hays County hand-delivers jury summonses
Jury summonses are currently being hand-delivered following an error by a Hays County vendor that has affected more than 6,000 jury notices throughout multiple county offices, according to Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson Sr. Jury summonses have been printed...
Hays County provides update on property tax statements
HAYS COUNTY, Texas — The Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector gave an update Wednesday, Dec. 13 on Hays County property tax statements and when to expect them in the mail. “The Nov. 7 election was canvassed on Nov. 14 and included propositions, which resulted in...
Hays County holds inaugural Mental Health Court commencement
HAYS COUNTY, Texas — The Hays County Mental Health Court hosted the first commencement in celebration of those graduating from the Court program. The event was held from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 11 in the County Court of Law, Courtroom Three. Those...
SH Gap Study-Open House Meeting #2
HAYS COUNTY, Texas (November 29, 2023)– Hays County, in partnership with the City of Buda, is conducting a study to explore the feasibility of constructing SH 45 between I-35 and RM 1626. The first open house was held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, during which the study...
Cano sentenced to 10 years for possession of fentanyl, heroin
SAN MARCOS, Texas - Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced that on November 7, 2023, Janelle Cano pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent to Deliver of Fentanyl, an “enhanced” 1st Degree Felony, and Possession with Intent to Deliver of Heroin, a...
Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith Presents Patriots’ Hall with $1,500,000 Check
HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS – On November 8, 2023, Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith presented Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs with $1,500,000 courtesy of the 2020 Parks and Open Space Bond. This check was used to cover the mortgage payoff and fund various site...
Former teacher found guilty on three counts of sexual assault of a child
SAN MARCOS, Texas - Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced today that on November 2, 2023, David Ross Guerrero, was found guilty by a Hays County Jury of three counts of sexual assault of a child. Guerrero was an English teacher and assistant coach for...
Hays County to conduct POD site exercise
HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Hays County will be conducting its annual Point of Dispensing (POD) site exercise from 8 a.m. to noon on Nov. 20 at Texas State University Bobcat Stadium, 1100 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos. In a public health emergency, which could be caused...