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The Old Hays County Jail has recently seen some activity for the first time in a while. Curious San Marcans need not worry as the jail is expected to see interior restorations of the historical building in the future.

The Hays County Commissioners Court recognized the Hays County Friends of the Night Sky (HCFNS) by declaring March through June 15, 2022, and Aug. 15 through Nov. 2022 as “Lights Out Hays County” months.

More and more businesses are coming to the Belterra neighborhood — with Austin Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry as one of the newest additions.

The Hays County Commissioners Court held a workshop during its weekly meeting to review the county's employee compensation practices and approaches going forward.

The time to register to vote in May’s local and state elections is quickly coming to a close.

Hays County will hold its second annual Easter Egg Hunt this month, hosted by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra.

April 8

In its second week on the grounds of the historic Pound House Farmstead, the Dripping Springs Farmers Market has seen a dramatic increase in visitors, creating what some are calling a “fair-like” atmosphere.

The most recent comment period on Dripping Springs’ new wastewater permit application ended last week, concluding with a public meeting held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Blue My Mind and last year’s sibling Blue My Mind evolvulus are surefire winners of the 2022 Best Supporting Flower. This is for the flower that delivers an outstanding performance in a supporting role.

The Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center marked the grand opening of a project more than 20 years in the making with a ceremony Friday.

Much of the state remains at considerable risk for wildfires through this week, largely because of higher-than-usual temperatures and drought conditions. More than 40% of the state is suffering extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Nearly the entire state is in some form of drought, with much of the Panhandle, High Plains and west central Texas most at risk.