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Hays County Commissioners Court will add an animal welfare services division under the Hays County Health Department, combining animal and community wellness. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)

Hays County establishes animal welfare division to address shelter overcrowding, public health

By Jamie Moore, Elisabeth Jimenez

The new division will be focused on integrating animal welfare with ongoing public health initiatives through initiatives such as animal protection, shelter diversion and more.

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Kyle City Hall is located at 100 W Center St., adjacent to Kyle's downtown area. (Jamie Moore/Community Impact)

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The Texas Water Development Board, or TWDB, has approved $2.14 million in financial assistance for the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, or GBRA, through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. The funding will support an expansion of the Sunfield Water Reclamation Facility, located at 1431 Satterwhite Road in Buda. (Jamie Moore/Community Impact)

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority receives $2.14M for water ...

Hays County Commissioners Court approved updates to defendant mental health programs Jan. 28. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)

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San Marcos City Hall is located at 630 E Hopkins St. (Jamie Moore/Community Impact)

Published 6:00 AM | Apr 15, 2025 CDT

San Marcos asks Guadalupe County to address health hazards in Redwood, Rancho Vista

TSTF will be funded through charitable donations, corporate partnerships and fundraising events and invites businesses, community leaders and citizens to join their cause, per the release. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

Published 2:47 PM | Apr 14, 2025 CDT

Texas State Troopers Foundation launches to support DPS officers

At the March 18 San Marcos City Council meeting, members voted unanimously to move forward with a preliminary feasibility study for Cape’s Dam. (Courtesy city of San Marcos)

Published 4:43 PM | Apr 11, 2025 CDT

ICYMI: San Marcos discusses Capes Dam, Kyle Animal Care Center sees progress and more Hays County news

The new workforce training facility is supported through a partnership with Austin Community College, or ACC, and Community Action Inc. of Central Texas, according to a March 21 city news release. (Jamie Moore/Community Impact)

Published 5:05 PM | Apr 9, 2025 CDT

New workforce training facility opens in San Marcos to provide skills for in-demand jobs

Fire officials line up at station opening

Published 3:41 PM | Apr 9, 2025 CDT

Hays County ESD No. 5 opens new station in eastern Kyle

Hays County ended its partnership with Austin Pets Alive! which managed its virtual pet resource center, which connected pet owners to resources to avoid surrendering animals and alleviated strain at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)

Published 2:12 PM | Apr 8, 2025 CDT

Kyle continues progress on new animal care center ahead of 2026 deadline

At its April 1 meeting, Buda City Council directed staff to develop plans to relocate the current dog park to Stagecoach Park. (Sierra Martin/Community Impact)

Published 5:35 PM | Apr 7, 2025 CDT

Buda City Council brainstorms dog park relocation, suggests Stagecoach Park

Published 12:41 PM | Apr 4, 2025 CDT

Hays County ends partnership with Austin Pets Alive!, future programming uncertain

The Hays County Historic Courthouse is located at 111 E. San Antonio St. in San Marcos. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)

Updated 6:05 PM | Mar 31, 2025 CDT

4 resolutions Hays County commissioners passed in support of Texas Legislature bills

Updated 3:57 PM | Mar 31, 2025 CDT