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Fire officials say nearby residents should stay aware of fire development and be prepared to leave quickly if they receive an evacuation order.

Hays County will host an after hours COVID-19 vaccine clinic starting Friday April 30.  Emergency Services Director Mike Jones and Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra announced the new walk-up vaccine clinic that will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Sinai Pentecostal Church.  The new hours are intended to serve residents who work during the day and can’t attend the normal hours of vaccine clinics.  The commissioners approved the extension of the Local Disaster Declaration for the fifth t...

A. Call to order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance B. Consideration of the minutes of regular meeting held on February 23, 2021. C. Citizen’s comments. D. Matters of New Business 1. Consideration to approve final plat for subdivided property for three (3) lots of the Jacob Duckworth Survey No. 56, Abstract 240 located on Salt Creek Drive. By: Larry McConn 2. Consider approval of Resolution 2021-R04, authorizing continued participation with the Steering Committee of cities served by ONCOR, and...

A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse. Rebecca Harrell The Hays County Commissioners Court recognized Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Judge Scott Cary for his service and was provided updates from the countys new mobile vaccine dispensing team at its meeting on Feb. 23.  After 12 years of service, Cary announced his retirement effective on Feb. 28. Cary thanked his staff for its help throughout the years and commemorated the new Justice of the Pe...

CoCT still working to ensure Masiphumelele residents have homes rebuilt soon The blaze whose cause is yet to be determined gutted more than 1,000 dwellings when it sparked on Friday. Masiphumelele residents sifting through debris following a blaze that destroyed around 1,000 homes on 17 December 2020. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN 98 days ago CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town on Sunday said it was still hard at ...

Terra Rivers | Managing Editor On Tuesday, the Hays County Commissioners Court voted to extend the Local Disaster Declaration originally proclaimed on March 15, 2020. According to Mark Kennedy, Legal Counsel for Hays County, the Disaster Declaration was set to expire on December 15. Kennedy said it was up to the court how long the declaration would be extended, but he recommended 60 days. The commissioners voted 4-0 to extend the declaration into February with Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe-Gonza...