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Hays County

Latest news from Hays County in Texas.

Hays County corrections officer arrested for alleged sex crimes against a child

Hays County corrections officer arrested for alleged sex crimes against a child

A Hays County corrections officer is facing multiple felony charges related to sex crimes against children. George Snell is the second county corrections officer to be arrested in less than a month.

May 7, 2025 11:47am CDT
Texas State community service award honors man shot, killed through a wall in 2021

Texas State community service award honors man shot, killed through a wall in 2021

A Texas State student was recognized for his community service work. The award honors a man who was shot through a wall and killed about three and a half years ago.

May 6, 2025 3:06pm CDT
Victim killed in deadly San Marcos hit-and-run; police still searching for driver

Victim killed in deadly San Marcos hit-and-run; police still searching for driver

A victim was killed in a deadly hit-and-run in San Marcos on Saturday, police said.

May 5, 2025 2:46pm CDT
May bond elections: Voters approve just over $1.7 billion

May bond elections: Voters approve just over $1.7 billion

Central Texas voters have approved just over $1.7 billion in school bonds.

May 4, 2025 5:24pm CDT
Live Election Results: Central Texas School Bonds

Live Election Results: Central Texas School Bonds

Nearly $2 billion in school bonds are on the ballot. See the results as they come in.

May 3, 2025 6:21pm CDT
Fentanyl dealer arrested for murder following victim's overdose death in Hays County

Fentanyl dealer arrested for murder following victim's overdose death in Hays County

A man was arrested in connection to the fentanyl overdose of another man in December 2024.

May 2, 2025 2:04pm CDT
Hays County Election Day voting locations, times

Hays County Election Day voting locations, times

Voters across Texas will cast their ballots in several local elections on Saturday.

May 2, 2025 10:34am CDT
Hays County middle school teacher sentenced for possession of child porn

Hays County middle school teacher sentenced for possession of child porn

A Hays County middle school teacher was sentenced to 60 years for possession of child pornography.

April 30, 2025 5:45pm CDT
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott admonishes City of San Marcos for proposed Israel-Palestine resolution

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott admonishes City of San Marcos for proposed Israel-Palestine resolution

The City of San Marcos has drawn the ire of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who says that a proposed resolution concerning Israel and Palestine seems "calculated" to violate Texas law.

April 29, 2025 9:58pm CDT
Woman sentenced to 20 years for possession of meth with intent to deliver

Woman sentenced to 20 years for possession of meth with intent to deliver

A woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for possession of meth with the intent to deliver.

April 29, 2025 3:52pm CDT
San Marcos man sentenced to 10 years for stalking

San Marcos man sentenced to 10 years for stalking

A San Marcos man was sentenced to 10 years for stalking.

April 28, 2025 2:31pm CDT
Lockhart man wanted for shooting arrested in Kyle

Lockhart man wanted for shooting arrested in Kyle

A man wanted in connection with a shooting in Lockhart this week was arrested in Kyle, police said.

April 25, 2025 2:03pm CDT
Hays County corrections officer arrested following sexual misconduct investigation: sheriff

Hays County corrections officer arrested following sexual misconduct investigation: sheriff

A Hays County corrections officer was arrested this week following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct with an inmate.

April 25, 2025 8:01am CDT
Austin's marijuana decriminalization ordinance overturned by appeals court

Austin's marijuana decriminalization ordinance overturned by appeals court

A Texas appeals court has temporarily struck down an ordinance to eliminate penalties for low-level marijuana possession in the city of Austin.

April 24, 2025 9:35pm CDT
Hays County grand jury does not indict man accused of arson in deadly San Marcos Iconic Village fire

Hays County grand jury does not indict man accused of arson in deadly San Marcos Iconic Village fire

A grand jury declined to indict a man accused of starting a deadly fire at the San Marcos Iconic village apartments in 2018.

April 24, 2025 3:30pm CDT
Mountain lion spotted in San Marcos

Mountain lion spotted in San Marcos

Officials in San Marcos are warning residents about a mountain lion spotted near a trail last week.

April 22, 2025 4:06pm CDT
May bond elections: Just over $1.8 billion on the ballot

May bond elections: Just over $1.8 billion on the ballot

Just over $1.8 billion is on the May ballot this year for seven Central Texas school districts to pay for a wide range of projects.

April 22, 2025 11:39am CDT
Hays County early voting locations, hours

Hays County early voting locations, hours

Early voting is now underway in Hays County. Here's where and when you can cast a ballot.

April 22, 2025 10:06am CDT
Kitten season: Fosters, donations needed for area shelters

Kitten season: Fosters, donations needed for area shelters

It's kitten season, which means area animal shelters are in need of fosters and donations to help care for an influx of kittens over the next few months. Here's how you can help.

April 20, 2025 4:36pm CDT
Appeals court overturns San Marcos' marijuana decriminalization ordinance

Appeals court overturns San Marcos' marijuana decriminalization ordinance

The Fifteenth Court of Appeals ruled that a 2022 ordinance violated state laws prohibiting local governments from adopting policies that will not fully enforce state drug laws.

April 18, 2025 1:16pm CDT
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