Recently, the Hays County Commissioners voted to reconstitute the Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee (POSAC) to help evaluate projects and allocate the $75 million bond funding approved through Prop A in November’s election. Through last year’s POSAC process, the Committee reviewed and ranked 18 projects designed to increase access to nature, better protect water … Continue reading Hays County Reconstitutes the Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee
Thanks to all of you for submitting comments through the County’s survey. The draft plan’s vision shows the County Commissioners are listening to public input and responding with purpose since the CAMPO 2045 regional transportation plan adopted last summer. Nonetheless, our community will benefit from additional care and consideration, as the plan is refined. The … Continue reading Survey Window Opens for Draft Hays County Transportation Plan
The EAA weather station near Burnett Ranches measured 1 inch of rain at the end of November. With dry conditions, the rainfall was absorbed by exceptionally dry soils. Even the six inches of rain in early September did little to boost groundwater storage for the long term. This late in the dry season, it will … Continue reading 2020 December Hydro Report
It’s truly amazing how much our Hill Country community of Hays, Blanco and Gillespie counties have come together to oppose Kinder Morgan’s Permian Highway pipeline. Uniting against this existential, external threat has brought us together to stand up for our rights for clean water and to protect the health and safety of our families and … Continue reading Speak Now Please! Together We Can Save Our Hill Country Future, Not Pave It!
Wimberley Community Center January 29th at 5:30 PMMeeting called by Hays County Precinct 3 Commissioner’s Office The Kinder Morgan Permian Highway Pipeline is currently planned to come through the Hill Country and will directly impact 82 properties in Hays County. Along its route, the pipeline will cross rivers, creeks, karst aquifer recharge zones and critical … Continue reading Hays County Commissioners Office Calls Public Meeting to Discuss the Permian Basin Pipeline