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Calvert Takes Office
Today, November 14, 2024, Amanda Calvert was sworn in as the Hays County District Clerk. We are excited to see her take office. She is ready to make a positive impact! The District Clerk’s Office, located in the Hays County Government Center, is responsible for providing records of the District Courts’ proceedings, implementing District Court…
Read MoreReaching out to Hays County Hispanic Voters
The Hays County Hispanic Outreach Committee and the Hays County Tejano Democrats recently sent a series of postcards to Hispanic voters, emphasizing the importance of participation in the November 2024 Election. These postcards serve as a reminder of the power of each vote in shaping our communities and future. Let’s make sure every voice is…
Read MoreTrump’s Racism
The recent wave of racist remarks at a Donald Trump rally, directed against Puerto Ricans, Hispanics, and Black Americans, are a disturbing reality within his campaign: a continued willingness to demean and divide, using vile stereotypes to rally support. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s comments about Puerto Rico, describing it as a “floating island of garbage,” are…
Read MoreTurnout November General Election 2024
As of Nov 2, 2024, here are the current turnout numbers for the Hays County November 2024 General Election. We will update as data becomes available. In-Person 100,283 Mail in thru 4,119…
Read MoreMost Republicans Refused to Participate in Forum
The majority of Republican candidates refused to participate in a local non-partisan candidate forum. The League of Women Voters had a Hays County Candidate forum on Zoom, Oct 10, 2024. The candidates for Hays County Constable Pct 2 and Hays County Court-at-Law #3 participated in the forum. Forums for the following races were not held…
Read MoreProposition A Road Bonds Nov 2024 Election
Voters in Hays County will get to vote on Proposition A, a major road bond. This initiative will be on the November 2024 ballot. In a press release, Hays County Government officials stated the 2024 Road Bond would add a total of $0.02 per $100 valuation to the county tax rate, which is recommended at…
Read More3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Exhibition Walk
The Hays County Democratic Party will participate in the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Exhibition Walk, Saturday, 10am, 9/14/24. Come join the Hays County Tejano Democrats as we walk the route. The walk starts at Centro Cultural Hispano and ends at the Hays County Historic Courthouse, where there will be music, food and vendors. If you…
Read MoreDistrict Clerk Candidate Forum
Forum of all the potential candidates for the Democratic Clerk position Candidate Forum San Marcos Public Library 625 E Hopkins St San Marcos, TX 78666 August 6, 2024 6pm Potential Candidates: Derek Bateman Amanda Calvert * Anita Collins * Nico Costilla* *Current Member, Hays County Tejano Democrats Tonight’s forum moderators are Daphne Tenorio – Hays…
Read MoreProcess to Select New Hays County District Clerk
The process is underway to elect a new District Clerk this November. Avrey Anderson, who was elected as a Democrat in November 2022, recently resigned his position. Because Anderson left office after the primary season, voters will not decide on the Democrat that will represent us on the General Election Ballot. Instead, the local Hays…
Read MoreCandidate Forum Hays CISD School Board
Hays County Tejano Democrats held a forum for Hays CISD School Board candidates on April 10th, via zoom. Links to Candidate Questionnaires: At Large Katy Armstrong District 3 Ray Chávez School Board races are non-partisan; however, we are a Democratic club. Therefore, we only invited candidates with some Democratic Primary history or no history of…
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