County commissioners to consider public defender
The Hays County Commissioners will vote on the long-awaited resolution directing the grant application for holistic public defense to be submitted.
The Hays County Commissioners will vote on the long-awaited resolution directing the grant application for holistic public defense to be submitted.
Maurice T. Suttles VFW Post 3413 Commander Stephanie Brown named Elizabeth D. Salmon as first place winner of the 2020-2021 Voice of Democracy with the theme “Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?” Salmon advanced to District level. Second and Third place winner were Emma E. Hargraves and Arianna V. Torres
It was a star-studded Conservative lineup coming together for the Hays County Republican Party Lincoln-Reagan Dinner in San Marcos. More than 600 gathered at the Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel and Conference Center for the annual fundraiser on Thursday. Several heavy hitters of the Republican Party, including Lt. Col. Allen West, Republican Party of Texas chairman, attended the event. But it was Guest of Honor Kellyanne Conway who stole the show, revisiting with the crowd her time spent with President Donald Trump and a little about herself.
Two bail reform bills are making their way through the Texas Legislature, proposing reformative measures that will keep more people in jail before trial and place limitations on nonprofit bail funds. In Hays County, this might mean spending more tax dollars housing people in jail.
San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson and San Marcos Consolidated ISD Superintendent Michael Cardona highlighted the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the City luncheon.
Hays County will host two additional COVID-19 after-hour clinics, Judge Ruben Becerra’s office announced Thursday.
A Pretrial Services Office and Public Defender is close to becoming a reality in Hays County with a recent recommendation that the commissioners apply for funding.
San Marcos High School cosmetology seniors were visited by members of Premier Cuts on Tuesday.
Over 50% of Hays County residents eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine have been administered their first dose, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Gianna Moreno is still sore 48 hours removed from winning the UIL 6A state championship.
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