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Public Meeting Notice: Collective Bargaining
To read the original notice, click here. Pursuant to Section 174.108 of the Fire and Police Employee Relations Act, this public notice is provided regarding deliberations relating to collective bargaining between:. Hays County, Texas. and. the Hays County Law Enforcement Association (HCLEA) as the exclusive bargaining agent on behalf of...
Dripping Springs Community Library staff create accessible space for seniors
Dripping Springs Community Library director Mindy Laird is working toward making the library and materials more accessible to the senior population in Hays County and Dripping Springs. (Courtesy Dripping Springs Community Library) Dripping Springs Community Library officials have been making strides toward a recent goal—making library materials more accessible to...
Kyle celebrates nearly $1 mill investment in reclaimed water plan
Water is essential for all life on Earth, so it should be used wisely and not wasted. Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX) echoed this sentiment as he joined Kyle and Hays County dignitaries on Thursday to present a $959,752 check for the city of Kyle’s Reclaimed Water Master Plan. “Reclaimed water systems are the path for the future. Y'all are leading in that way, and we know with the population growth you’re facing, water is the most precious resource that we have. I'm so proud that your mayor, council, and city management are focusing on this,” said Casar. “When we talk to folks,...
Neighbors, water activists worry a Hays County development will threaten water supply
Some Hays County residents and water activists are concerned a proposed wastewater plant for a new development, which would be built in an environmentally sensitive region, could affect the water quality in the area.
Wheelchair dependent youth experience sports summer camp in the Brazos Valley
BURTON, Texas (KBTX) - Summer is a popular time for students to go to camp, and over in Burton kids from across Texas are taking part at Camp For All. These campers utilize a wheel chair and are building confidence and skills along with showcasing their abilities. With Wheeled Warriors...
LOOK: 28 Texas Cold Case Murders Have Been Solved Since 2019
I'm an avid watcher of TV shows such as NCIS, Law & Order, and the various CSI dramas. I enjoy them, but I realize that the breakneck speed at which they can solve crimes is a massive exaggeration of how things play out with detectives in the real world. Yes,...
Help 12News 'Clear the Shelters' this August and bring home a pet
BEAUMONT, Texas — 12News is joining NBC and Telemundo stations across the country to team up with hundreds of shelters to host Clear the Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption drive starting August 10, 2024, that helps find loving homes for animals in need. More than 1,000,000 pets have found their forever homes since the program began.
‘Preparation, preparation, preparation.’ After Hurricane Beryl, Texas leaders look to next storm
It's been more than a week since Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas and thousands of people still don't have power. The category 1 storm produced winds up to 97 miles per hour, knocking down trees and power lines. Almost two dozen people died due to the storm or the power loss. Nearly 2.2 million utility customers did not have electricity at the outages' peak. As of Friday, several thousand customers remain powerless.
Texas Based Furniture Store Plans To Close Nearly 100 Stores Soon
A Lot Of Businesses Have Been Struggling To Get Back On Their Feet In Post-Pandemic Texas Including Another Big Retailer. Many stores are grappling with supply chain disruptions, which have led to delays in receiving inventory and increased costs. Additionally, changes in consumer behavior, such as the shift towards online shopping and rising living costs have forced consumers to cut back on discretionary spending, including furniture purchases with many opting for budget-friendly options.
Jackpots Baby! Texas Lottery Players Win Millions This Past Week
Over the past week, quite of few Texans have won big prizes playing Texas Lottery games. A total of 8 stores in Texas sold tickets or cards that paid out $250,000 or better. Here are the details for those big payouts. Texas Two Step. The winning numbers for the July...
Arkansas man, one other each receive 16-year sentence after leading 'large-scale' drug ring
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Officials have arrested two leaders of a large-scale methamphetamine organization to 16 years and 8 months each in federal prison, plus five years of supervised release. 36-year-old Adan Mendoza of Dallas, Texas, was sentenced on July 19, and 37-year-old Brian I. Wilson of Little Rock,...
TRS approves reduction in monthly medical premiums for retired teachers
TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- State Representative Brooks Landgraf announced Friday that the Texas Retirement System of Texas has approved a long-awaited reduction in monthly premiums for TRS-Care Medicare Advantage. Landgraf, along with other lawmakers and retired teachers across Texas began fighting for this reduction several years ago. “The hard work has paid off,” Landgraf said. “The TRS health […]
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