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Native perennials a hardy addition to landscapes

Native perennials a hardy addition to landscapes

As the dog days of summer are upon us, there is little we can do in our perennial gardens except struggle to keep them alive with so much heat and so little water. However, August is a good time to trim back plants that have stopped blooming. If the perennials are cut back a few inches or one quarter of their size, they will bloom again in September and October. If plants are still blooming, cut off the spent blossoms to encourage more flowering. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Merritt seniors thank Pig Pen BBQ

Merritt seniors thank Pig Pen BBQ

Hill Country citizens remember the late January- early February ice storm earlier this year that coated trees with up to three-quarters of an inch of ice, paralyzed roads, pulled down power lines and left many people in the cold and dark for three days. The number of power outages in the Hill Country alone surpassed 200,000 households, and, in Texas, almost half a million people lost power. It was the worst ice storm in nearly a decade. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

County Updates

Experts weigh in on educating, training workforce 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Court reviews Oak Grove fire cause, preparedness

Court reviews Oak Grove fire cause, preparedness

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra used the burn ban agenda item as a chance to discuss the Oak Grove Fire at last week’s Commissioners Court meeting. 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Billions in property tax cuts await Texas voters’ approval

Billions in property tax cuts await Texas voters’ approval

Editor’s Note: This article is the second installment in a three-part series from The Texas Tribune regarding Texas’s proposed property tax laws. It was originally published as one article titled “Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know.” 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

August 16 08/17/2023 12:00 AM

Oak Grove fire burns near Wimberley Valley

Oak Grove fire burns near Wimberley Valley

A wildfire broke out east of Wimberley over the weekend, burning approximately 400 acres and one residence before it could be stopped, according to Hays County officials. 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Billions in property tax cuts await Texas voter’s approval

Billions in property tax cuts await Texas voter’s approval

Editor’s Note: This article is the second installment in a three-part series from The Texas Tribune regarding Texas’s proposed property tax laws. It was originally published as one article titled “Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know. ” A $12.7 billion package of property tax cuts goes before voters later this year, promising to deliver savings to millions of property owners in Texas suffering from skyrocketing tax bills. 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Moreno puts hat in the ring for County Commissioner

Moreno puts hat in the ring for County Commissioner

Tennyson Moreno has announced his 2024 run for Hays County Commissioner, Precinct 3. 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

County Updates

Regional organization seeks new president, CEO 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Emergency Preparedness Fair celebrates community heroes

Emergency Preparedness Fair celebrates community heroes

This year’s Hays County Emergency Preparedness Fair is all about celebrating community heroes by helping Hays County residents prepare for any emergency through knowledge, education and learning new skills. 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

August 9 08/10/2023 12:00 AM

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