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Newest court at law judge sues over employee In just three months of being the CCL #3 judge, Thompson has racked up three HR complaints against her and has put out a criminal trespass warning against CCL #2 Judge Chris Johnson.
BY SAHAR CHMAIS
tile work environment. A CCL employee, who HAYS COUNTY – “You’re asked to remain anonyfired, you’re fired,” Chris mous, stated in a Human Perez recalled Judge Millie Resources (HR) complaint Thompson yelling at him in that, “after watching and her County Court at Law #3 hearing [Thompson] (CCL) office. Almost every- explode on multiple body in the surrounding of- colleagues, I became fices heard the yelling, but fearful for myself and those most people chose not to around me.” The complaint go on record because they goes on to say, “she is rude, are already under stress in demeaning and hostile to what many claim is a hoseveryone.”
In just three months of being the CCL #3 judge, Thompson has racked up three HR complaints against her and has put out
a criminal trespass warning against CCL #2 Judge Chris Johnson. As these complaints stack up, Perez, who filed
a complaint to HR in late January, said the county has been unresponsive. “I thought that with the complaint, Judge Thompson would change a little bit and correct the behavior,” the timid Perez said, “but nothing. She hasn’t changed her behavior, county hasn’t done anything more; it’s time to say something.” The reason Thompson
BY SAHAR CHMAIS For those looking for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine without making an appointment, Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) has partnered with Live Oak Health Partner Community Clinic to provide that option. On April 15, 19, 20 and May 3 and 4, the Live Oak Clinic, located at 401 Broadway St. in San Marcos, will open its doors to give first-dose Pfizer vaccines.
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Hays County not issued J&J vaccines BY SAHAR CHMAIS Hays County Health Department dodged a bullet on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, as federal agencies are calling a temporary halt. Federal health agencies recommend a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after six women developed rare
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Traffic to increase
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Vaccine walk-ins now open
attempted to fire Perez was due to a docket scheduling issue. According to Perez, someone had scheduled a probate hearing on another judge’s docket. By the time Perez fixed the issue, it was late in the workday. At around 4:40 p.m., Perez emailed Thompson letting her know she had a hearing the next morning. The
Kyle approves zoning changes on new developments
Johnson, Lehman softball teams rally in support of Jag athletic trainer There were few dry eyes in the house at the Moe and Gene Johnson High School softball field April 6 as the Lehman Lobos and Johnson Jaguars softball teams rallied together in support of a Hays CISD employee who is battling cancer. At the conclusion of the April 6 district game, both teams joined together for a quick photo to show support for Johnson High Athletic Trainer Amber Jones, who earlier this year was diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently combatting the disease. Along with the show of support, members of the Lehman High softball team prior to the contest offered a signed softball to Jones that had numerous words of encouragement and
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well wishes for her fight. Meanwhile, the Jaguar softball team also had Jones' initials (AJ) and a pink ribbon, symbolizing the fight against breast cancer, drawn behind home plate. Ultimately, Johnson
High came away with a 7-3 win, which kept the Jags in the chase for a possible playoff berth with only a handful of games remaining. Johnson hosted Kerrville Tivy Tuesday and closes its regular season at
home against Boerne Champion April 23. Lehman hosts Dripping Springs at home Friday, followed by a home game against San Antonio Veterans Memorial April 23.
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KYLE – Residents can expect to see even more development in Kyle. Just a few miles south of Austin, the city of Kyle is booming with more foot traffic than ever seen before. City council agendas have been filled with zoning ordinances and development proposals for approval. On April 6, Kyle City Council approved three rezonings on first reading that could lead to potential developments. A second reading is still needed for full approval on the following projects. Sixty-two acres of land, known as the Coleman Tract, will be converted from agriculture to a warehouse district. This property is located at 24801 Interstate 35.
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County votes to pursue public defender office BY MEGAN WEHRING
Kyle tax substation office closed temporarily due to COVID BY SAHAR CHMAIS
The Kyle substation of the Hays County Tax Office will be closed April 12 through 16 due to a staff member who tested positive for COVID-19.
Only the tax office will be closed temporarily. All other offices within the county substation will remain open.
Only the tax office will be closed tempo-
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See the bond propositions for residents of Buda Municipal Utility District #1.
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substation will remain open. While closed, the county has alternatives for tax services provided by the Kyle substation.
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HAYS COUNTY — A new Public Defender Office (PDO) might be in Hays County’s future. With a 5-0 vote, Hays County Commissioners agreed to submit a letter of intent to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TDIC) regarding public defender opportunities, pretrial service opportunities and managed assigned counsel. Along with legal representation, Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe said providing additional services, such as career readiness and housing, is also necessary.
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