The county has reissued permits for the Permian Highway Pipeline to cross county roads and Kinder Morgan has stated the pipeline will be rerouted around the Blanco River, as opposed to drilling under the river. The change does not impact the route of the pipeline in Hays County.
The Hill Country is a suitable place for growing a variety of vegetables and fruits like grapes and olives. Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) is another crop that can be added to the list. Aaron Owens, Owner of Tejas Hemp recently planted two acres along Ranch Road 12 between Wimberley and Dripping Springs. You can see the rows of plants from the road as you pass.
The Hays County Commissioners Court voted in favor of a bond election this November for parks, conservation, connectivity and flood mitigation projects at $75 million.
As a public-private non-profit organization, the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) utilizes both public and private sector dollars to support the work we do to bring new jobs to Hays and Caldwell Counties. This means that the counties and cities in our region, together with more than 100 companies, invest in GSMP.
A Countywide small business relief fund launched last week for local businesses affected by the COVID-19 economic fallout.
Gov. Greg Abbott extended the deadline for the Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) application until Aug. 21.
The Wimberley sewer system continues to progress with the collection system almost complete.
On Saturday August 15th 1970 at 8:30 in the evening Steve and Cindy were married at the Chapel in the Hills with the reception following at Rio Bonito Resort. In lieu of a big celebration this year we invite you to share memories with us on Steve’s Facebook page.
The Hays County Commissioners Court recently approved one new hire and one promotion in the Office of Emergency Services; another promotion in the department is also being announced.
For the first time in months, Texas’ sales tax revenue increased when compared with the same period last year despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Monday.
Back-to-school lists aren’t the same this year.
The Hays County Commissioners Court appointed former Sheriff Don Montague for the vacant Precinct 3 Constable position in a special meeting Friday. Montague accepted the position and was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Andrew Cable on Monday.
Gov. Greg Abbott stressed Tuesday that only local school boards, not local governments, have the power to decide how to open schools this fall during the coronavirus pandemic.
The first death of a person in Hays County under the age of 50 related to COVID-19 was reported on Monday. The man was in his 40s and a resident of Buda. There have now been 35 COVID-19 related deaths in Hays County as of Monday.
It’s like being a victim of whiplash.
P.O. Box 49
Wimberley, TX 78676
Phone: 512-847-2202
Fax: 512-847-9054