Updates and Media

Press Releases

Jan 11, 2023

Hays County acquires Purgatory Creek Nature Preserve

1,068-acre conservation easement will permanently protect and preserve the land from future development.

Apr 21, 2022

Hays County acquires Sentinel Peak Preserve

530-plus acre property will serve as a Golden-cheeked Warbler habitat preserve.

Sep 20, 2022

Hays County proclaims POSAC Appreciation Day

September 20, 2022, is now POSAC (Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission) Appreciation Day.

Jun 29, 2022

New skatepark coming to Dripping Springs

Hays County enters into agreement with Dripping Springs and others to fund a new skatepark.

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Hays County Parks Bond in the News

Title	Outlet	Date
One of Texas' largest unbroken areas of urban wilderness will be preserved by Hays County	San Antonio Express News	02/24/2023
1,000+ acres of biodiverse Texas Hill Country permanently protected from development	KSAT.com	02/24/2023
Kyle City Council approves two Gregg-Clarke Park improvements	Community Impact \| Buda, Kyle, San Marcos	01/22/2023
Purgatory Creek Nature Preserve to be conserved	Hays Free Press	01/18/2023
Hays County Acquires Purgatory Creek Nature Preserve	San Marcos Daily Record	01/14/2023
Hays County, Hill Country Conservancy and La Cima acquire Purgatory Creek Nature Preserve	KVUE ABC	01/13/2023
Hays County partners with Hill Country Conservancy, La Cima to preserve land amid growth, development	Community Impact \| Buda, Kyle, San Marcos	01/13/2023
Hays County partners with Hill Country Conservancy, La Cima to preserve land amid growth, development	Community Impact \| Buda, Kyle, San Marcos	01/13/2023
City of Woodcreek Awarded $200,000 for Parks Initiative	The Wimberley View	01/12/2023
Council To Consider $2M In Parks Bond Funds For Purgatory Creek	San Marcos Daily Record	01/03/2023
Kyle City Council approves $1M contract for skate park at Gregg-Clarke Park	Community Impact \| Buda, Kyle, San Marcos	12/08/2022
Local Veteran Resource Center Continues Forward	Dripping Springs Century News	11/03/2022
Hays County Recognizes Parks & Open Space Members	Dripping Springs Century News	09/28/2022
Commissioners Approve Second La Cima PID	Dripping Springs Century News	09/21/2022
Dripping Springs skate park plan rolls forward with bond approval	Community Impact \| SW Austin, Dripping Springs	06/30/2022
Dripping Springs skate park moving forward after Hays County bond approval	KXAN	06/29/2022
530-acre Hays County nature preserve to protect endangered bird species	MySanAntonio	04/22/2022
Happy Earth Day: County to purchase Sentinel Park Preserve	Hays County Free Press	04/22/2022
Hays County celebrates Earth Day with upcoming land purchase of Sentinel Peak Preserve	San Marcos Corridor News	04/21/2022