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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hays County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Trash Rate Increase
Your trash bill is about to get more expensive after the City Council gave an initial green light to a rate hike. Expect to shell out a bit more cash for garbage pickup every month.
Utility Rates
Get ready for a price hike on your September utility bills because the Dripping Springs City Council just approved new rates. If you live or run a business in the area, you'll want to budget a little extra for your monthly services starting next month.
Hays County Health District
If you're a WTCPUA customer in Hays County, you need to boil your water before using it for drinking or cooking. Check the official map online to see if your specific neighborhood is under the advisory.
Intergovernmental Litigation
Hays County and San Marcos are officially fighting in court over a property dispute, which is a bad look for local government. This breakdown in communication means your tax dollars are likely going to lawyers instead of fixing roads or parks.
Homelessness Point-In-Time Count and McKinney-Vento Data
The Hays County Homeless Coalition presented findings from the 2026 Point-In-Time count and school district McKinney-Vento data, highlighting the needs of unhoused individuals and children.
Data Center Moratorium
Hays County is thinking about pausing new data center construction to see if these massive tech hubs are actually worth the strain they put on our local power grid and resources. It’s a major debate about whether we should prioritize tech growth or keep our neighborhood infrastructure stable.
Data Center Regulation
Hays County is looking to tighten the reins on where massive data centers can pop up in our backyard. They're worried about how these power-hungry facilities will impact our local utility grid and land use.
Government Ethics Investigation
The Hays County DA is digging into potential shady business between the City of Kyle and an engineering firm. If these contracts were rigged, it could mean a total overhaul of how our tax dollars are spent on local construction projects.
Kyle Animal Shelter Interlocal Agreement
Hays County partnered with Kyle and Buda to construct and operate a regional animal shelter, despite concerns from the county judge that partner cities requested changes.
Redistricting
Hays County is redrawing its district maps, which basically decides who gets to represent you in local government. It’s a big deal because these lines determine the political power of your neighborhood for the next decade.