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In a swath of recent criminal justice reform policies and programs, Hays County has struggled to implement Cite and Divert as it passes more than a month after the announced launch date.

Joe Moody (D–El Paso), Speaker Pro Tempore of the Texas House of Representatives, and State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D–Driftwood) announced a two-pronged approach to cannabis law in Texas by filing two pieces of legislation.

This Thanksgiving, instead of gaining weight at the food table, how about whetting your appetite with a little exercise before the feast and helping out Operation Good Shepherd at the same time?

The second phase of the Hays County Emergency Cash Assistance Program (ECAP) will feature lighter requirements and a more simplified process to access the free financial resource.

Texas topped 1 million COVID-19 cases as some counties reimposed restrictions that had been loosened after this summer’s spike.

The annual Men’s Golf Association Club Championship Tournament was played on the Quicksand Golf Course November 7-8. The 2020 Men’s Golf Association Champion is Trent Adare (left). Trent won the two day tournament with an eight over par 152 from the championship tees. The 2020 Senior Champion, Roger Jones (right) scored eleven over par 155 from the white tees.

Although COVID-19 continues to cloud the future, economic leaders are hopeful 2021 will provide a bounce back year for the Greater San Marcos region and beyond.

Although the pandemic has stopped many social gatherings, Veterans Day had to be celebrated. It is unlike Memorial Day, which remembers fallen heroes, Veterans Day honors all who been members of the U.S. military.

As part of the Hays County Local Health Department’s (HCLHD) continuous audit of COVID-19 data, the epidemiology team identified cases that will be removed from the county’s total case count. The first set removed was 14 on Friday; however, the total new active cases added to the list still caused the overall numbers to rise.

“Some feel pressured to choose a side in all of this. You either believe in masks or you believe in opening businesses and schools. This doesn’t make any sense,” Wimberley EMS Medical Director Steven Moore, MD, said. “If you wear a mask, wash your hands, and practice social distancing, then you are doing what you can to ensure that businesses and schools open responsibly.”

A woman was arrested on multiple charges after the Hays County Sheriff’s Office received a suspicious vehicle call in Wimberley.

An investigation by the Hays County Fire Marshal and Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) led to the arrest of Kirill O. Belchenko, 32 of the unincorporated area of Hays County between Wimberley and San Marcos, on three counts of Felony 2 Arson. He was arrested Sept. 21 and booked into the Hays County Jail.

Getting around town might just get a little bit easier as the city of Wimberley has approved the first round of wayfinding signs.