As a public service, public health stories are free to Central Texans during the coronavirus crisis. Please support our local journalists by subscribing today. Call 512-392-2458. Sun, 04/11/2021 - 4:00am The Texas Legislature mandates the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) protect the longterm reliability of groundwater in Western Hays County — one of the top-five fastest growing counties in the US, where the population’s drinking water supply is served almost entirely by groundwater. Family homes, businesses, schools, livestock, vineyards, PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!