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As Hunger Action Month arrives, the Hays County Food Bank represents a countywide effort to provide nutritious food to those experiencing food insecurity in the greater Hays County area. Above, Hays County Food Bank volunteers help during a food distribution event at San Marcos High School. Photo courtesy of Hays County Food bank

FIGHTING HUNGER: Hays County Food Bank takes part in Hunger Action Month

As Hunger Action Month arrives, the Hays County Food Bank represents a countywide effort to provide nutritious food to those experiencing food insecurity in the greater Hays County area.

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The City of Kyle will officially cut the ribbon on Heroes Memorial Park during a ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. Pictured, an artist rendering of the park. Photo courtesy of City of Kyle

City of Kyle to cut ribbon on Heroes Memorial Park

The City of Kyle will officially cut the ribbon on Heroes Memorial Park during a ceremony which will honor veterans, first responders and other community heroes.

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The final section of State Highway 45 Southwest is headed into the engineering and design phase after it received approval by the Hays County Commissioners Court. Above, a map depicts where the connector would go. Hays County clarified that it would likely change after the design process. Graphic courtesy of Hays County

State Highway 45 Southwest connector heads into design phase

The final section of State Highway 45 Southwest is headed into the engineering and design phase after it received approval by the Hays County Commissioners Court.

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The Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest is set to take place Saturday, Sept. 24 in downtown San Marcos with the Mermaid Promenade from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and the Downtown Street Faire between 12-7 p.m. Above, Mermaid Society SMTX A.R.R.R.T. Director Jamie Lynn Shelton, and Senior Ambassador AquaReina Team members Mary O’Hara and Laura Cardona. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo. Below, the Mermaid Promenade traverses through the streets of downtown San Marcos in 2021. Daily Record file photo by Gerald Castillo

MERMAID TAKEOVER: Mermaid Society SMTX ready to celebrate parade, street faire

Mermaid Society SMTX is gearing up to celebrate all things mermaid.

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Two Hays County veterans programs were presented with grant funding from the Texas Veterans Commission on Friday. Above, Hays County and TVC representatives pose with a check for $150,000. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Texas Veterans Commission grants funding to 2 Hays County programs

Two Hays County veterans programs were presented with grant funding from the Texas Veterans Commission on Friday.

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n 2022, year-over-year median home prices rose by 18%, and nearly three-quarters of all listed homes in Hays County are now between $300,000 and $749,000, according to data compiled by the Four Rivers Realtors Association. Hays Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Laura Raven reports home appraisal protests are up 10% from last year. . Pictured above, houses being built in the Trace neighborhood in San Marcos. Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

HCAD sees rise in home appraisal protests as county prepares to set tax rate

Homeowners are feeling the pressure as Hays County officials prepare to set the property tax rate for 2023.

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