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Services set for soldier killed in vehicle accident

Hill Country citizens remember the late January- early February ice storm earlier this year that coated trees with up to three-quarters of an inch of ice, paralyzed roads, pulled down power lines and left many people in the cold and dark for three days. The number of power outages in the Hill Country alone surpassed 200,000 households, and, in Texas, almost half a million people lost power. It was the worst ice storm in nearly a decade.

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra used the burn ban agenda item as a chance to discuss the Oak Grove Fire at last week’s Commissioners Court meeting.

August 16

Members of law enforcement, firefighting and emergency management staff recently participated in specialized public disaster preparedness training, with a focus on freight and passenger railroad safety and investigation in Texas.

A disaster declaration was issued this week by the governor’s office for wildfire activity throughout the state of Texas.

A wildfire broke out east of Wimberley over the weekend, burning approximately 400 acres and one residence before it could be stopped, according to Hays County officials.

Tennyson Moreno has announced his 2024 run for Hays County Commissioner, Precinct 3.

This year’s Hays County Emergency Preparedness Fair is all about celebrating community heroes by helping Hays County residents prepare for any emergency through knowledge, education and learning new skills.

Editor’s Note: This article is the second installment in a three-part series from The Texas Tribune regarding Texas’s proposed property tax laws. It was originally published as one article titled “Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know. ” A $12.7 billion package of property tax cuts goes before voters later this year, promising to deliver savings to millions of property owners in Texas suffering from skyrocketing tax bills.

Regional organization seeks new president, CEO

August 9