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What residents are talking about in Hays County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics12 news items
All categoriesPublic SafetyDevelopmentZoningTaxes BudgetBusiness JobsBudgetWater UtilitiesEnvironmentParks RecRoadsInfrastructureSchools
Roads↑Rising
Southwest Connection project
1 supportive3 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Zoning
Development regulations
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Zoning
Development regulations / Edwards Aquifer
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety
Spiritual Care Week
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Zoning
Development regulations / water availability
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Parks Rec
Harvey Miller Day of Service
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Budget
Social Service Agency Contracts
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Zoning
Zoning & land use
1 supportive4 opposed4 concerned
9 commentsLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Taxes Budget↑Rising
Budget
3 supportive2 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Budget
Nonprofit community support
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
Constitutional protections and AI search policies
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
Artificial intelligence in government
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Schools
Constitution Week proclamation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
Axon and data privacy concerns
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Budget
Budget opposition and employee compensation
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
Axon and body camera technology
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Budget
Surveillance technology vs social services
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Business Jobs
County employee salary plan
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Business Jobs
County compensation plan
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
Axon contract clarification
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Business Jobs
Tax assessor salary grievance
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Business Jobs
County employee compensation
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Budget
Axon contract and engineering rates
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Business Jobs
Elected officials salary grievance
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
Juvenile probation grant
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Business Jobs
Capital Idea funding support
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Business Jobs
IT Professionals Day
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Taxes Budget↑Rising
County Employee Compensation and Market Study
9 supportive2 concerned
11 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
Law Enforcement AI Software and Surveillance
8 opposed1 concerned
9 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
Axon contract opposition
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Budget
Axon contract and homelessness
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
CERT week and Preparedness Fair
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Budget
Southside Community Center housing program
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Budget
Social services and AI surveillance
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Business Jobs
Salary plan support
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
Surveillance cameras and data security
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
Prosecutorial use of digital evidence
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
Axon Contract
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Parks Rec
Dolly Parton Day
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Taxes Budget
Employee Compensation
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Development
Homeless Awareness Month Proclamation
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Development
Homelessness Awareness Month Proclamation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Public Safety
Surveillance Contracts
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Public Safety
ESD-9 Litigation
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Public Safety
Suicide Awareness Month Proclamation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Taxes Budget
IRS Compliance
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Public Safety
Public safety
11 supportive1 opposed3 concerned
15 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Taxes Budget
Taxes
11 opposed1 concerned
12 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Taxes Budget
Budget and Tax Rate
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Public Safety
Law enforcement
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Hays County from local and regional media.
Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-Kyleroad reconstruction parkland use
Buda proposes using parkland in Old Black Colony Road reconstruction
Oct 30, 2026Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-Kylefree Election Day transit rides
CARTS to offer free Election Day rides
The one-day promotion on Nov. 3 covers trips to and from polling places
Oct 29, 2026Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-Kylegrocery store opening / food desert relief
Closing the gap: McCarty Lane H-E-B opens in San Marcos's east side, alleviating local food desert
Oct 28, 2026Hays Free Press / News-Dispatchroad and drainage improvements grant
Dripping Springs seeks $750K grant for road, drainage improvements
DRIPPING SPRINGS — The North Forty subdivision in Dripping Springs may get roadway and drainage improvements, following Dripping Springs City Council’s approval for staff to apply for a grant to fund
Oct 28, 2026Hays Free Press / News-Dispatchmayor ethics investigation and ETJ water rate reduction
Kyle City Council receives results of former Mayor Travis Mitchell investigation, lowers ETJ water rates
KYLE — Findings from an investigation into the allegations about former Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell’s relationship with American Structurepoint, Inc (ASP) was shared at the Oct. 19 Kyle City Council me
Oct 28, 2026Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-Kyleconstruction permits
Apartments, restaurants: Check out 5 major Austin-area permits filed this week
Oct 27, 2026Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-Kyleearly voting turnout
4.5M Texans cast ballots in first week of early voting
Oct 27, 2026Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-Kyleregional water resource expansion
San Marcos, Buda and Kyle contribute millions to expand water resources
Oct 27, 2026Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-Kyleroad construction
Kyle reevaluates 6 priority intersections marked for roundabouts
Oct 26, 2026Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-Kylezoning change
San Marcos council postpones funeral home zoning change, risking development partnership
Oct 26, 2026Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-Kylezoning change
San Marcos council approves zoning change for new VA hospital development
Oct 26, 2026Community Impact - San Marcos-Buda-Kyleroad construction