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HAYS COUNTY, Texas
Pronounced: "HAZE"
"no slogan"
County Seat: San MarcosEst: 1848
County Borders: NE: Travis; SE: Caldwell S: Guadalupe; SW: Comal; NW: Blanco
Population (2007): 141,480
Businesses (2000):COL Index (2008): 88.0
Zip Codes: 78610, 78619, 78620, 78640, 78666, 78667, 78676
Area Codes: 512, 737
Time Zone: CST
Center Line Coordinates: 98° 00' N; 30° 00' W
Major Highways: I-35, US 290, TX 21, 80
Creeks: Bear, Cypress, Onion
Rivers: Blanco, San MarcosLakes:
Area: 694 sm
Elevation: 600 to 1,400 ft
REFERENCES
CITIES AND TOWNS:Cities: Austin, Bear Creek, Buda, Dripping Springs, Hays, Kyle, Mountain City, San Marcos, Uhland, Wimberley, Woodcreek
Towns: Niederwald
Villages: Bear Creek
Unincorporated: Driftwood, Centex, Cloptins Crossing, Fitzhugh, Hays City, Henly, Mount,
Pioneer Town
Other Places: Flatrock Ford, Goforth, Mount Gainer, Pleasant Valley Crossing
All of Hays County is within the Texas Hill Country. For our definition of the boundaries of the Texas Hill Country, see: Definition & Maps.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
HAYS COUNTY: County Judge Liz Sumter: 512-393-2205
111 E San Antonio St, Ste 300, San Marcos, TX 78666
Web: www.co.hays.tx.us
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS:
CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG)
Ofc: 512-916-6000, Fax: 512-916-6001
6800 Burleson Rd, Bldg 310, Ste 165, Austin, TX 78744
Web: www.capcog.org, Email: bvoights@capcog.org
COUNTY CHAMBER AND TOURISM: None
WEATHER: Weather Underground (San Marcos)
MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News
MAPS: Google, County, GeoHack
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: tourism, entertainment, education, wineries, outlet malls
HISTORY:
HANDBOOK OF TEXAS ONLINE: TSHA
COUNTY TXGENWEB PROJECT (genealogical/historical information, including cemeteries, markers, maps, census data, surname queries): TXGenWeb
HAYS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION: See full details in Directory below.
More history at Portal city profiles in list shown above, including San Marcos.
PARKS: County owned and operated facilities include:
FIVE MILE DAM PARK COMPLEX on the Blanco River, that includes a new 43-acre soccer complex. It adjoins two Hays County parks along the Blanco River: DUDLEY JOHNSON PARK and RANDALL VETTER PARK. All three parks are located at 4440 S Old Stagecoach Rd, just north of San Marcos off of Post Rd, across the street from the Blanco Vista subdivision. See Parks
CEMETERIES: See listings in each town, and: Hays County Cemetery Photos, Facts & Directions
OTHER PROFILES: US Census Quick Facts; TXCIP; Wikipedia; Podunk; City Data
NOTES:
We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
HAYS COUNTY: County Judge Liz Sumter: 512-393-2205; 111 E San Antonio St, Ste 300, San Marcos, TX 78666. www.co.hays.tx.us
HAYS COUNTY COURTHOUSE: 512-393-2204
HAYS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT: 512-268-2522; 21001 N IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640; www.hayscad.com. Web
HAYS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE: Jack C Hays Trail, Buda, TX 78610
HAYS COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION: 512-393-2212; 4440 S Old Stagecoach Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
HAYS COUNTY PCT 4 JP: 512-858-7446; Dripping Springs, TX 78620
HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF: 512-393-7800; http://sheriff.co.hays.tx.us
COUNTY-WIDE PUBLIC SERVICES
AMERICAN RED CROSS, Central Texas Chapter: 512-928-4271; 800-928-4271;
2218 Pershing Dr, Austin, TX 78723. mail@centex.redcross.org; www.centex.redcross.org. A humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Serves Burnet, Hays, Llano, Travis & Williamson counties.
HAYS COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS: 800-324-8477; www.callcrimestoppers.com; Submit an anonymous tip on-line
HAYS CONSOLIDATED ISD: 512-268-2141; 21003 Interstate 35, Kyle, TX 78640, www.hayscisd.net
HAYS COUNTY AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICE: 512-393-2120; 1253 Civic Center Loop, San Marcos, TX 78666. Agents: Susan Schramm, Richard Parrish. http://hays-tx.tamu.edu, hays-tx@tamu.edu
HAYS COUNTY CIVIC CENTER: 512-353-0498; 1249 Civic Center Loop, San Marcos, TX 78666. www.co.hays.tx.us/index.php/business/civic-center
HAYS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION: www.hayshistoricalcommission.com. Kate Johnson - Chair, 512-644-7669
SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (HYI): 512-353-2379. San Marcos. Publicly owned, open to the public. Located 4 mi E of downtown. 78656. No tower. Runway: 6330 x 100 ft.; AirNav
Note: See chamber, tourism & economic development listings in profile section above.
EMERGENCIES (Police, Fire, EMS/Medical) Dial 911 |  |
SAN MARCOS/HAYS COUNTY EMS: 512-353-5115; 1305 IH-35 N, San Marcos, TX 78667. http://www.smhcems.com. Serves San Marcos, Kyle, Mountain City, Hays, Dripping Springs, Henly, Driftwood, Uhland and Niederwald, most of Hays County and portions of Guadalupe County.
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STATE & FEDERAL OFFICES LOCATED IN THIS COUNTY
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
STATE REPRESENTATIVE JASON ISAAC, TEXAS HOUSE DISTRICT 45: 512-463-0647; 512-850-5524; 100 Commons Road, Box # 7-125, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. jason.isaac@house.state.tx.us, www.house.state.tx.us/members/dist45/isaac.php
TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT: 512-288-0895; www.tpwd.state.tx.us. See Parks. Provides technical assistance to landowners in all aspects of native wildlife and habitat management, including game, non-game, and endangered species. Experts are available to assist in the preparation of detailed wildlife management plans. Blanco and Hays counties.
US POST OFFICE: 512-858-4651; Dripping Springs, TX 78620. www.usps.com
UNITED STATES SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION: 512-396-3972; 900 Bugg Ln, Ste 200, San Marcos, TX 78666. www.socialsecurity.gov
STATE & FEDERAL OFFICES LOCATED ELSEWHERE
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
Click: State & Federal Offices
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HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:
For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom
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