Natalie Frels

Hays County takes major step in criminal justice reform with Jail-Based Competency Restoration Program SAN MARCOS, Texas — On Jan. 6, 2026, the Hays County Commissioners Court took final action to approve a Jail-Based Competency Restoration (JBCR) Program... See more

Mental Health Court receives $10,000 grant from Texas Bar Foundation to support expungement services SAN MARCOS, Texas — On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Hays County Commissioners Court accepted a $10,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support the operatio... See more

Hays County announces appointment of new Director of Transportation SAN MARCOS, Texas — Hays County is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Jones as the new Director of Transportation, effective Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. With more than a decade of se... See more

Hays County introduces new Budget Officer SAN MARCOS, Texas — On Dec. 1, 2025, Hays County welcomed a new Budget Officer, Scot Woodland, who brings notable experience in public finance and a strong record of service within the County Auditor’s Office. Ins... See more

Izaac Elmore-Carson sentenced to 40 years in prison for dealing fentanyl SAN MARCOS, Texas – The office of Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced that 21-year-old Izaac Elmore-Carson of Austin was sentenced to 40 years in prison fo... See more