Commissioners move along with Purple Heart designation

The Hays County Commissioners Court received a presentation by the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 1919 during Tuesday's meeting.

The commissioners previously declared Hays County as a Purple Heart County in early February. Tuesday’s presentation saw the county taking the next steps with the designation.

Jim Bracken, former commander for the Military Order for the Purple Heart Chapter 1919 went before the court to speak about what being a Purple Heart County means.