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The Hays County Brown Santa program has started its annual drive for money, food, and toys to assist families in need in Hays County. The program consists of volunteers from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and members of the community. Brown Santa seeks donations from citizens and local businesses for toys, canned goods and money. Last year over 400 families were given assistance in food and/or toys in Hays County.

Brown Santa is accepting new toys for children up to the age of 16. Any toy that is already gift-wrapped needs to have a tag that identifies the toy, age group, and if it is for a male or female. Toys can also be picked up from your residence or business if convenient. Money contributions in the form of a check or money order made payable to “Hays County Brown Santa” can be mailed to:

Hays County Brown Santa
P.O. Box 1475
San Marcos, TX 78667

The deadline for accepting unwrapped toys will be December 7, 2018 and for wrapped toys December 11, 2018. All toys will be wrapped on December 8, 2018 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and on December 11th & 12th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Children are welcome in the warehouse to help out!

Deputies and helpers will be delivering the toys and food on Saturday December 15, 2018 from 7:00 am until approximately 12:00 noon. Any family requesting assistance from Brown Santa can sign up in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office or at one of the locations below. The deadline for accepting applications will be December 6, 2018 at 5:00 pm. Those interested in assisting in the Brown Santa program or making a cash donation may contact Lieutenant Dennis Gutierrez at 512-393-7877. Brown Santa would like to wish the citizens of Hays County a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

San Marcos:
– Hays County Sheriff’s Office
    1307 Uhland Road
– Southside Community Center
    518 S. Guadalupe St
– Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union
    1203 Thorpe Ln & 1210 Wonder World Dr
– Austin Telco Federal Credit Union
    904 Bugg Lane
– Edward Jones Office
    133 W. San Antonio Street Suite 200

Kyle:
– Pct 2 Justice of the Peace Beth Smith
    5458 FM 2770
– Fox Pizza
    147 Elmhurst Drive
– StorQuest Self Storage
    5500 FM 2770
– Dollar General
    770 Windy Hill Rd

Buda:
– Pct 5 Justice of the Peace Scott Cary
    500 Jack C. Hays Trail
– Austin Telco Federal Credit Union
    330 Old San Antonio Rd
– Falcon International Bank
    1795 Main Street
– Randolph Brooks Credit Union
    5045 E Goforth St

Wimberley:
– Pct 3 Justice of the Peace Andy Cable
    200 Stillwater Rd Ste 104
– Ozona Bank
    100 River Rd
– ACE Hardware
    14307 Ranch Rd 12

Dripping Springs:
– Pct 4 Hays County Office
    195 Roger Hanks Parkway
– Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union
    1040 Rob Shelton Blvd

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Precinct 4 Constable Ron Hood’s office, held a successful presentation on a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event (CRASE) training that was held at the Dripping Springs High School on December 14th. Approximately 150 people attended this informative class. Shortly after, several churches throughout Hays County called to inquire about hosting the same presentation.

The Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the CRASE presentation on the following dates and locations:

January 30 6:00pm-8:00pm McCormick Middle School 5700 Dacy Lane Buda

February 1 6:00pm-8:00pm Cypress Creek Church 211 Stillwater Road Wimberley

February 5 6:00pm-8:00pm Calvary Baptist Church 1906 N IH 35 Frontage Rd San Marcos

Due to active shooting events that have occurred recently throughout the State of Texas and our nation, many places of worship, local businesses and citizens are asking law enforcement for guidance and training on how to be better prepared should an active shooter event occur.

The presentation will be made by Hays County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant David Burns, a former U.S. Army paratrooper and a veteran law enforcement officer and instructor with over twenty-five-years’ experience. Lieutenant Burns is also one of the founding members of ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) and has taught extensively throughout the country on how to respond to an active shooter crisis. This session is open to the public and everyone interested is invited to attend.

For further information or questions, please contact Lieutenant Dennis Gutierrez at the Hays County Sheriff’s Office’s Support Services Division at (512) 393-7877

Alumni,

Outreach is asking for volunteers for a Brown Santa event, at the Government Center.

Thursday, November 9th – Hamburger Lunch

Setup at 0900 (2 people)

Serving at 10:45 until 1:30pm (3-4 people)

Cleanup at 1:30pm (2 people)

Please contact Lt. Dennis Gutierrez (dg1203@co.hays.tx.us) if you can participate.

Thanks,

Wayne Kendrick
HCCSAAA President
whkendri@gmail.com

Alumni,

At the last meeting, Mark Andrews talked about the upcoming events for the Sheriff’s Department.

National Night Out – October 3, requests are being accepted for Sheriff office participation at your community event.

Wounded Warrior Event – October 6 – details pending.
Sight and Sounds of Christmas – San Marcos, 11/29-12/2 and 12/6-12/9, Gates Open Nightly 5:30pm-11:00pm

Brown Santa-December

Sheriff’s “Scramble Fore Kids”, Golf Benefit, Sept 22. Sponsors Needed, see below.

I have attached the brochure for the golf tournament showing the details. They are looking for sponsors. Individuals/companies are needed, as proceeds will provide Scholarships to Hays County High School Seniors, CASA, 4H, FFA and Hays/Caldwell Women’s Center.

Wayne Kendrick
HCCSAAA President

Link to Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) copy of brochure