Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hays County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in public safety
Juvenile Diversion Program Staffing
Local judges and justices of the peace urged the court to fund a second juvenile diversion coordinator position, citing severe caseload backlogs and lengthy wait times for families.
Police Services Contract
Westlake is cutting ties with the Keller Police Department, which means the town has to scramble to set up a brand new way to keep people safe. If you live nearby, any major shifts in regional policing could affect response times and public safety resources in your backyard.
Neighborhood Defender Services Staff Strike and Indigent Defense Oversight
The court addressed a recent seven-day strike by unionized staff attorneys at Neighborhood Defender Services, raising serious ethical and legal concerns about client representation, advance notification, and oversight of public defense contracts.