South I-35 accident in Kyle on Friday, Feb. 12. Photo courtesy of Sydney Ordones Disaster of magnitude
Snow, ice wreak havoc on life
By Sahar Chmais
Car collisions, days without electricity, slipping on ice, water and food shortages all caused by an unprecedented snow storm. Many reveled in the first day of the soft snow, but five days in, new issues continue to arise.
First responders have been on the front lines, performing new duties, witnessing how the freezing temperatures are wreaking havoc on Hays County. On Sunday, there were a lot of calls for car collisions. That subsided, but more problems pummeled residents. Today, there have been many calls concerning water pipe damage.
County Judge Ruben Becerra and the mayors of San Marcos and Buda issued local disaster declarations over the weekend that are in effect for seven days or until the winter weather conditions no longer exist.
The Village honors local humanitarian
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Village Fire and Police respond to the recent grass fire in the 2400 Block of Ashley in The Village. - Photo by Kyle Taylor
It’s not every day one receives a proclamation declaring a day in their honor, but that’s exactly what happened during The Village City Council meeting. Mayor David Bennett declared by proclamation Monday, Feb. 8, to be ”Kyle Taylor Day” in The Village in recognition of his “quick, thoughtful and generous actions to assist elderly citizens in need.”
“Kyle runs a local lawn and landscaping business and is well known for helping out elderly residents in The Village who need lawn care,” said Village Councilwoman Cathy Cummings who has lived with her husband Sean and their five children in The Village for the past 20 years. “We have so many older residents on limited incomes who occasionally need assistance. Kyle is the always the first one to ask, ‘How can I help.’”
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Outstanding individuals, groups, clubs and events from across the Central Highlands have been recognised as part of this yearâs Australia Day celebrations.
Central Highlands Regional Council Mayor Kerry Hayes and councillors were proud to announce the 18 individuals, two community groups and four events named winners of the 2021 Australia Day Awards.
Mr Hayes congratulated the winners and extended recognition to all nominees.
âI would like to extend my congratulations to our regionâs Australia Day Award winners and nominees,â Mr Hayes said.
âTo each and every one of you, whom so selflessly and tirelessly work to make our community the best it can be, I express my sincere gratitude for what you do.â