Letter to the editor: Questioning commissioner pay hikes
Charles O’Dell of HaysCAN finds it interesting that three commissioners who had declined pay increases now are receiving them.
Commissioners approve H-E-B tax deal
The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a 20-year tax abatement deal with H-E-B, which is planning to double its 750,000-square-foot distribution warehouse on Hunter Road. The City of San Marcos made a similar deal with the local grocery giant last month. Also, the court agreed to maintain Kyle Mayor Miguel Gonzalez as the county’s city representative on the Capital Area Metrpolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO).
Texas State student dies in shooting
Though San Marcos police are investigating, they believe the Wednesday shooting death of Jon Ryan Paysse may have been accidental.
San Marcos man gets 30 years after probation violation
Richard De La Cruz, placed on deferred adjudication in March after sexually assaulting a 10-year-old child, received a 30-year sentence this week after failing to comply with probation.
Winter weather advisory issued for Central Texas area
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a winter weather advisory which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to...
Bridges family asks that Chief Deputy Brodbeck be appointed sheriff
During a press conference on Monday morning, December 15, 2008, the Bridges family expressed their gratitude to Hays County citizens...
Bridges family to hold press conference Monday morning
The family of the late Hays County Sheriff Allen Bridges will hold a press conference on the steps of the county courthouse at 9 AM...
Annual shoe drive helps local families
Ralph Gonzales often went to elementary school without one basic necessity-shoes.“When I was going to school, 1st through 5th grade,...
“Adelante” - 12/14/08
Quote of the Week: “My father (Danny Thomas) used to tell me there are two kinds of people, the takers and the givers. ‘The...
Business Spotlight - Reliable Air
San Marcos is more than beautiful rivers, education, and good neighbors. It is also the businesses that make up the economy of our...
Endangered runaway possibly in area
Amber Marth, a 16 year old, was reported missing from her home in Rockville, MD on August 28, 2008. The National Center for Missing...
Rep. Lloyd Doggett announces $45,000 in technical assistance for Dahlstrom Ranch
Congressman Lloyd Doggett today announced that the Dahlstrom Ranch Project in Hays County will receive technical assistance valued...
‘Christmas Belles’ coming to Wimberley
The Wimberley Players present “Christmas Belles,” a hilarious Christmas story revolving around three feuding sisters effort...
CAPCOG presents state of the region report
Leaders from the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) presented their annual State of the Region report today at a membership...
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