Photo Courtesy of Homeless Coalition of Hays County
It is vital to have accurate data on those that are unhoused in the community; the reasons for being unhoused, the amount of time without shelter, age and information on mental illness, substance abuse disorder and veteran status, are all critical to receiving federal funding and identifying the type of prevention programs needed to minimize this issue. The Homeless Coalition of Hays County, which is the local chapter of the Texas Homeless Network, conducts a Point in Time Count annually. The PIT count is a snapshot of the current data related to the unhoused that is gathered on a single night, which was Jan. 25. There were 246 total unhoused people found in Hays County in 2024 — the highest number found across the four years the survey has been conducted. This is done by other factions across the Texas Homeless Network (237 of the 254 counties) to develop statewide data related to the unhoused.
The cabin called the Bevers House was named for Mark Bevers, the ex-cowboy who first discovered the cave. Most of its original bricks remain intact as does the cabin’s distinctive architectural design.
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“See the Wonders of Wonder Cave.” Wonder Cave was featured in the Daily Record as “quite an adventure” for San Marcans enjoying one of the first ever commercial show caves.
The observation tower at Wonder World Cave will be part of th Home Tour as well.
Photo courtesy of HASM
Lest anyone think that Wonder World Park is some sort of recent establishment with a slightly schmaltzy name, think again, because this is actually one of the most historic nature tourism destinations and oldest enduring business names in Texas.
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Kristal Haralson splits her time between three families every day at San Marcos High School.
This Saturday, May 4, join your friends and family from throughout the Hill Country, along with some of our KZSM radio personalities, at Bobcat Stadium for the Texas Two-Step. Beginning at 7 a.m., this American Lung Association Fundraiser combines two signature events, the Fight for Air Climb and the Lung Force Walk. For the Fight for Air Climb, community members test their skills and climb a timed course with over 1,200 steps. The event is designed for every type of climber, from beginner to competitor. The oneto- three-mile Lung Force Walk is open to everyone, including parents with strollers.
The Juneteenth Foundation, Inc. has postponed the GALA as part of the Juneteenth festivities for this year. The time and place will be announced at a later date. All is not lost though as the rest of the events are still on as planned. June 7 is the fourth annual Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Willie Mae Mitchell Center, located at 715 Valley Street. There will be catfish, hush puppies, beans, coleslaw and trimmings to go. June 13 will be the Cake Auction, organized by Rose Brooks. The time and location are to be announced at a later date. June 14 and 15 is the BBQ Cook-off at the Willie Mae Mitchell Center, which will feature BBQ, beverages, vendors, kids activities, arts and crafts, music and a silent auction. June 19 is the federal holiday celebration at the Willie Mae Mitchell Center, and the time will be announced at a later date. June 15 is the fourth annual Unity Walk. The setup is at 8:30 a.m. at the MLK Drive and LBJ Drive Crosswalk, located at 200 South LBJ Drive. The walk starts at 9 a.m. and goes through the historic neighborhoods and ends at the Willie Mae Mitchell Center.
Hays County Jail is full and has been outsourcing inmates to other jails for years. Due to the high population of incarcerated people, Hays County has been implementing various programs to attempt to divert people from the jail, such as the mental health court that was recently established and the pretrial services department. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra has a standing agenda item during each commissioner court meeting in which he reads the current jail population, the amount of inmates outsourced and the cost.
Hays County Commission Pct. 4 Walt Smith presents a check on behalf of Hays County to Melissa Rodriguez (C) HCWC CEO, and Holly Cunningham- Kizer, HCWC CDO.
Photo courtesy of HCWC
Funds stem from American Rescue Plan
Will Conley
Wimberley Independent School District Board of Trustee and former Hays County Commissioner Will Conley was arrested for driving while intoxicated on April 23. In addition to the DWI charge, he was also charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon, which stemmed from him having a gun in the vehicle while allegedly driving while intoxicated. Conley denies being intoxicated.
The Perry Home, located at 112 Heartleaf Road in LaCima, is one of the homes on the Tour.
Photo courtesy of La Cima
The Highland Home, located at 212 Missouri Primrose Lane in LaCima, will be one of the homes on the tour.
Photo courtesy of La Cima
Step into the 21st Century only five minutes away from the sixth stop on the Home Tour in your motorized buggy ride to experience the master- planned community of La Cima in the Texas Hill Country, hailed by Forbes magazine as the “next great metropolis.” Spanning over 2,400 acres, La Cima offers distinct new home designs with Hill Country views by a distinguished line-up of builders. The Perry Home and the Highland Home in La Cima will be the final two homes on the 47th annual Home Tour hosted by the Heritage Association of San Marcos. While the theme of the self-guided tour is “Vintage Bungalows on Old Buggy Trails,' the two La Cima homes will be the 'show houses' that conclude this year’s home tour showing off a beautiful contemporary interior design. Unlike the other houses that close at 4 p.m. these two homes do not close until 6 p.m.
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