Happy October, everyone! I sure hope the weather starts cooling off somewhat. It’s been a bit warm, and I am looking forward to coolness in the air soon. Well, hope everyone got through budget workshops okay. Surprisingly, it was actually pretty calm in Hays County this year; we even ended up with a slight decrease in our tax rate, which makes two years in a row we have … [Read more...] about From the President
From the President
From the President
Happy September and hope you enjoyed a great and somewhat cool Labor Day weekend and holiday. Guess if you were indoors, you may have. Temperatures are reaching into the hundreds in some areas around our state, and rain has been scarce in most parts of Texas. Ranchers and other small farmers are struggling with hay and crop fields along with the overall needs of their … [Read more...] about From the President
From the Association President
Happy August! It’s hard to believe how fast the months are going by. This year is quickly approaching its end, yet it seems not too long ago we were celebrating the New Year. We’ve all heard some interpretation of the old saying, “The older you get, the quicker the years seem to go by.” Don’t know about you, but it sure seems true to me. It was really nice to see … [Read more...] about From the Association President
From the President
Greetings, everyone, and Happy Fourth of July! Hope your summer is going well, and I hope you will have an opportunity to take some time off to spend with family and friends before the aggressive budget sessions begin. It’s already been a warm start to what is predicted to be a hot and dry several months. Rain is always in order for this time of year, and I pray … [Read more...] about From the President
From the President
Happy June everyone! Well, as the primary elections are now over, voters have made decisions on important election races all around our state. Some commissioners court member races have been decided, since some candidates have no opponent in November. I hope we will all graciously welcome every new member to our organization and lend a helping hand whenever … [Read more...] about From the President