Hays County is considering awarding $200,000 in funding to school districts for mental health related expenses, acknowledging an increased need.
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As families snuggle by the fire this holiday season, 48% of domestic violence survivors will be turned away from emergency shelters because of lack of capacity and funding issues. That percentage has been on the rise for the last five years.
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The San Marcos City Council awarded $500,000 to various social service agencies in its meeting Wednesday night.
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The Hays County Local Health Department reported one new COVID-19-related fatality, a Kyle woman in her 60s.
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The City of San Marcos is calling for agencies to apply for additional Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response (CDBG-CV) funding for housing and business relief.
Editor's Note: This article is part of a series featuring the women elected leaders of Hays County.
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The San Marcos City Council is set to award $500,000 to various social service agencies.
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Room2Hope, a local nonprofit, is transforming part of the court experience for victims of violent offenders in Hays County.
Above, Texas House Rep. Erin Zwiener and her daughter Lark at a lectern inside the Texas House of Representatives. Photo courtesy of Erin Zwiener
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series featuring the women elected leaders of Hays County. Just 30% of statewide elected leaders in the United States are women, while 50.52% of the population is made of women. After a number of women were elected to public office in the 2020 General Election, the Daily Record is spotlighting the women elected leaders, their experiences and successes.
Tax Assessor-Collector Jenifer O'Kane poses for a picture with her husband and 2-year-old daughter. Photo courtesy of Jenifer O'Kane
Editor's Note: This article is part of a series featuring the women elected leaders of Hays County.
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