Dripping Springs Hometown Missions, the Greater San Marcos Youth Council, the Wimberley 4H Buyer’s Pool, Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos and the Hays County Child Protective Board are all in line to receive funding.
DSHM is a faith-based organization that works to ensure all Dripping Springs residents have a home; they are anticipated to receive around $20,000 as a result of a decrease in revenue.
The GSMYC has two main programs: a youth shelter and the Family and Youth Success program.
The youth shelter provides residential care for children ages 2-17 who have experienced abuse or neglect. Children receive counseling and assessments, and still attend school.
The Family and Youth Success program provides intervention services for those ages 6-17 and other prevention services.
The GSMYC is anticipating $50,000, also for decreased revenue.
The Wimberley 4H Buyers Pool raises funds for students via scholarships, and 4H and Future Farmers of America projects.
The 4H Buyers Pool saw around a $50,000 decrease in revenue and will receive a $50,000 grant to offset the loss.
The CCHSM hosts classes and events, and also is an art gallery, library and Mexican American cultural museum. Throughout the year, the center hosts a variety of events to raise funds, which were stifled due to the pandemic. The center is in line for $12,410.
The HCCPB is a volunteer-run agency within the county that works with the commissioners court and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to help children in need and in crisis.
The Child Protective Board will receive $50,000 for work on its Rainbow Room, a resource available 24/7 to comfort and provide assistance to children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
Racial profiling report
The commissioners will also receive and accept the 2022 Racial Profiling Report from the Precinct 1 constable's office. The report found there were a total of 455 traffic stops, of which 31.65% of the offenders were Hispanic or Latino while 11.21% were Black.
The report showed 205 of those pulled over were women, while the remaining 250 were men. Additionally, 308 of the individuals who were pulled over were issued a written warning, and 147 were issued a citation.
There were zero stops that ended in physical force, according to the report.
FM 110 funding
The court will also discuss and take action on an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the design and construction of traffic signals along FM 110.
If approved, the traffic signals will be installed at the intersections of FM 110 and Redwood Road, and FM 110 and FM 621.
The price tag on this project is $350,000, according to agenda documents.
The Hays County Commissioners Court will meet on Jan. 17 at 9 a.m. at 111 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos.
