Colton Thompson

Hays County's population is one of the fastest growing in America. Colton Thompson has more in this Bobcat Update.

The U-S Census Bureau says Hays County had the fifth highest population growth over the past year nationwide, and, in Texas, Hays County is number one. its population has risen by nearly five percent to 185-thousand people. City and county leaders have a challenge on their hands to make sure that the local area can sustain such growth. Streets and highways have to be maintained. Schools and services need to be supported. And there's the question of water -- and whether there's enough to go around. Last summer the city had severe water restrictions because of the lack of rain. But Jon Clack, an assistant director of public services, says the city has enough water for the foreseeable future.
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But conservation is very important.
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Officials say Hays County is growing in population because Texas State has had an enrollment surge and more jobs are available.
Standup: With more jobs being created, the city expects this trend to continue. For Bobcat Update, I'm Colton Thompson.