While the fight against COVID-19 in Hays County has taken a step forward in the arrival and distribution of vaccines to prioritized groups, some argue the current state of inoculation in the county leaves much to be desired.
For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Dunbar Heritage Association (DHA) held a virtual celebration on its Facebook page in remembrance of the historic civil rights leader.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports six new COVID-19-related fatalities Jan. 15, three San Marcos women in their 80s, one San Marcos man in his 30s, one Kyle woman in her 30s and one Dripping Springs man in his 80s. There have been a total of 154 fatalities in the county.
In an effort to preserve the rich history and culture of the local Indigenous and Tejano community, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra has formally established the Council for the Indigenous and Tejano Community (CITC).
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Jan. 14, a San Marcos woman in her 70s. There have been a total of 148 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality on Jan. 13, a Buda man in his 70s. There have been a total of 147 fatalities in the county.
Texas State’s COVID-19 dashboard added 14 new student cases and three new faculty/staff cases Jan. 12.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports six new COVID-19-related fatalities Jan. 12, two women and two men from San Marcos, all in their 90s, one Kyle woman in her 90s and one Buda woman in her 80s. There have been a total of 146 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Commissioners Court granted permission to county staff to move forward with completing a U.S. Department of the Treasury grant application for rental assistance at its Jan. 12 meeting.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Jan. 8, a Kyle man in his 90s. There have been a total of 138 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 44 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and zero recoveries Jan. 7, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 11,335, total active cases to 1,698 and recoveries to 9,500. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 2,336.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Jan. 6; a Buda man in his 50s. There have been a total of 137 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports three new COVID-19-related fatalities Jan. 5; a Kyle man in his 70s, a Kyle man in his 60s and a Wimberley female in her 70s. There have been a total of 136 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Commissioners Court reappointed members of the Hays County Historical Commission, discussed the local distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and proclaimed Jan. 18 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day during its Jan. 5 meeting.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports seven new COVID-19-related fatalities Dec. 31-Jan. 4, a Buda male in his 50s, a Buda female in her 50s, a San Marcos male in his 90s, a San Marcos female in her 70s, a San Marcos male in his 70s, a Wimberley male in his 80s and a Wimberley fema…
Update: Jan. 4
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 111 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 229 recoveries Dec. 31, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 10,635, total active cases to 1,636 and recoveries to 8,873. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days i…
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Dec. 30; a Kyle woman in her 40s. There have been a total of 126 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Dec. 29; a Buda woman in her 60s. There have been a total of 125 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19-related fatalities Dec. 23-28, a Buda man in his 70s and a Dripping Springs man in his 70s. There have been a total of 124 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Commissioners Court agreed to extend the county's burn ban until further notice at its Dec. 22 meeting after a recommendation by Hays County Fire Marshall Nathan Mendenhall.
The Hays County Commissioners Court approved the continuation of the county's burn ban, grant donations for a jail restoration project and 2021 meeting cancellations at its Dec. 22 meeting.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19-related fatalities Dec. 22, a San Marcos woman in her 80s and a Kyle man in his 60s. There have been a total of 122 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality since Dec. 18, a San Marcos woman in her 80s. There have been a total of 120 fatalities in the county.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and his family have tested positive for COVID-19, the County announced Dec. 21.
Note: The Hays County Local Health Department released an updated report for Dec. 18 indicating a change in the total current hospitalizations from 15 to 19.
Note: The Hays County epidemiology team was unable to run a full report Dec. 17 due to a technical issue. An updated report was released the morning of Dec. 18. Hays County epidemiology team issued a report with additional corrections the afternoon of Dec. 18. Below is the full, corrected De…
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 229 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 51 recoveries Dec. 16, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 8,569, total active cases to 1,203 and recoveries to 7,253. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 1,535.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports six new COVID-19-related fatalities Dec. 15, three women from Kyle; two in their 90s and one in her 60s as well as three men from San Marcos; one in his 40s, one in his 60s and one in his 90s. There have been a total of 113 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 222 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and zero recoveries since Dec. 11, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 8,313, total active cases to 1,279 and recoveries to 6,927. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 …
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 75 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and zero recoveries Dec. 11, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 8,091, total active cases to 1,057 and recoveries to 6,927. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 1,265.
San Marcos Police arrested an individual Dec. 10 on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, evading arrest and tampering with evidence.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 103 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and zero recoveries Dec. 10, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 8,049, total active cases to 982 and recoveries to 6,960. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 1,256.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19 fatality, a San Marcos woman in her 80s, and 91 new lab-confirmed cases Dec. 9.
All Curative mobile testing sites will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Regular scheduled testing will begin Jan. 2.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 43 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 82 recoveries Dec. 8, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 7,855, total active cases to 843 and recoveries to 6,906. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 1,175.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 168 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 71 recoveries since Dec. 5, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 7,812, total active cases to 882 and recoveries to 71. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 1,236.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Dec. 4, a Dripping Springs male in his 60s, and 82 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 7,644, total active cases to 785 and recoveries to 6,753. The county r…
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Dec. 3, a Kyle woman in her 60s, as well as 66 new lab-confirmed cases, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 7,592, active cases to 769 and recoveries to 6,718. The county reports the total activ…
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 97 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 78 recoveries Dec. 2, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 7,526, total active cases to 738 and recoveries to 6,684. The county reports the total active cases in the last 21 days is 1,137.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19-related fatalities Dec. 1, a San Marcos woman in her 80s and a Wimberley woman in her 70s. There have been a total of 104 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports three new COVID-19-related fatalities Nov. 25-30, a Kyle man in his 90s, a Kyle man in his 80s and a Kyle woman in her 80s. There have been a total of 102 fatalities in the county.
Early voting for the San Marcos runoff elections will take place Nov. 30 to Dec. 4 in the city and on campus.
Hays County and the Blanco River Regional Recovery Team will administer a COVID-19 relief program to assist Hays County residents financially affected by COVID-19.
The Hays County Health Department reports 55 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 82 recoveries Nov. 24, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 7,097, total active cases to 708 and recoveries to 6,290. The total active cases in the last 21 days is 945.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports three new COVID-19-related fatalities Nov. 23, a Buda man in his 70s and two women from Kyle in their 70s. There have been a total of 99 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Nov. 20, a Kyle man in his 90s. There have been 96 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19-related fatalities Nov. 19, a Kyle man in his 90s and an Austin man in his 80s. There have been 95 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Health Department reports one new COVID-19 fatality—a Kyle woman in her 80s— 54 recoveries and 35 new lab-confirmed cases Nov. 18, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 6,833 and the total active cases in the last 21 days is 750.
