The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19 related fatality July 30, a Kyle man in his 80s. There have been a total of 269 fatalities in the county.
At its July 27 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation declaring August 2021 as National Immunization Awareness Month.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19 related fatalities July 28, a Buda woman in her 60s and an 18-year-old San Marcos woman. There have been a total of 268 fatalities in the county.
With Hays County COVID-19 cases on the rise again, Judge Ruben Becerra and county officials took to Facebook Live on Tuesday afternoon to encourage the public to get vaccinated and recommended the use of face masks.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 260 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 110 recoveries July 26, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 20,056, total active cases to 715 and recoveries to 19,075. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 928.
Pamela Watts and community members gathered at San Marcos City Hall on July 21, continuing to demand accountability for the death of Jennifer Miller, who died after a car wreck involving off-duty San Marcos police officer Sgt. Ryan Hartman.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19 related fatality July 23, a Kyle man in his 30s. There have been a total of 266 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19 related fatality July 20, a Kyle man in his 60s. There have been a total of 265 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 73 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 20 recoveries July 19, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 19,544, total active cases to 395 and recoveries to 18,885. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 479.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 73 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, 29 recoveries, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 19,471, total active cases to 342 and recoveries to 18,865. There have been a total of 264 COVID-19-related fatalities in the county sinc…
On July 17 the Hays County League of Women Voters will provide a public candlelight vigil to remember the legacy of U.S. Rep. John Lewis since his passing on July 17, 2020.
The Hays County Commissioners Court voted on a resolution in support of the preservation of the Dunbar Home Economics Building and the restoration of the Naomi Cephas Wade House during its July 13 meeting.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 56 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, 35 recoveries, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 19,404, total active cases to 298 and recoveries to 18,842. There have been a total of 264 COVID-19-related fatalities in the county sinc…
Governor-elect Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda of Nuevo León, Mexico, visited Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra on July 13 to discuss similarities and companionship between Texas and the Mexican state of Nuevo León. Judge Becerra also declared July 13 as Governor Samuel García Day.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19 related fatality July 12, a Woodcreek man in his 80s. There have been a total of 264 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 47 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 37 recoveries July 9, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 19,238, total active cases to 199 and recoveries to 18,776.
Hays County residents can begin applying for the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA) on July 12. Through the ERA program, eligible residents can receive assistance with rental, utility and late fees.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality July 2, a San Marcos man in his 40s. There have been a total of 262 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 35 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 14 recoveries, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 19,126, total active cases to 165 and recoveries to 18,700.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality June 26-28, a Kyle man in his 70s. There have been a total of 261 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality June 25, a Buda man in his 60s. There have been a total of 260 fatalities in the county. The county also reported 37 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 30 recoveries, bringing the total number of cases in …
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 13 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 27 recoveries, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 19,035, total active cases to 128 and recoveries to 18,648.
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, who represents Hays County areas, announced San Marcos Head Start programs will receive $637,735 in funding as part of the American Rescue Plan.
At its June 22 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court discussed how funds provided by American Rescue Plan Act would be distributed throughout Hays County.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality June 19-21, a Dripping Springs woman in her 40s. There have been a total of 259 fatalities in the county. The county also reported 31 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 12 recoveries, bringing the total n…
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19 fatality, a Buda woman in her 40s. There have been a total of 258 COVID-19-related fatalities in the county since the start of the pandemic. The county also reported 17 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 19 recoveries, br…
Goodblend Texas, a medical marijuana company, has started to build a cannabis cultivation, production and retail facility in San Marcos, with plans to open early 2022.
The Hays County Commissioners Court decided to move forward with establishing guidelines for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program at its June 15 meeting.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality June 14, a San Marcos woman in her 90s. There have been a total of 255 fatalities in the county.
The City of San Marcos has issued a boil water notice for certain areas of the city after a major water main break occurred and caused a drop in system pressures on June 14.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 31 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 25 recoveries June 11, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 18,952, total active cases to 131 and recoveries to 18,567. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 237.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality June 9, a Kyle woman in her 80s. There have been a total of 254 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 13 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 53 recoveries June 7, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 18,911, total active cases to 126 and recoveries to 18,532. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 264.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality June 4, a Buda man in his 30s. There have been a total of 253 fatalities in the county.
At its June 1 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court discussed plans to lower the number of COVID-19 vaccine distribution clinics to account for the decreasing demand of vaccines.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports five new COVID-19-related fatalities June 2, a Buda man in his 60s, a Buda woman in her 70s, a Dripping Springs woman in her 70s, a San Marcos man in his 70s and a Wimberley woman in her 80s. There have been a total of 252 fatalities in the county.
As kitten season scampers through Hays County, the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter seeks to educate community members on what to do if they find abandoned kittens and also looks for more animal fosters as the shelter's capacity crawls to new heights.
Trigger Warning: This article contains discussion of suicide.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 28 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 28 recoveries May 25-26, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 18,856, total active cases to 263 and recoveries to 18,347. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 387.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality, a Kyle woman in her 50s. There have been a total of 247 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality, a Buda woman in her 40s. There have been a total of 246 fatalities in the county.
As the population of San Marcos grows and housing options become less accessible, city officials are working to assist residents facing the consequences of rapid city growth with the Strategic Housing Action Plan.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 41 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 51 recoveries May 21, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 18,775, total active cases to 255 and recoveries to 18,275. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 462.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing several resources including financial funeral assistance, emergency broadband service and a crisis hotline to assist with COVID-19 impact.
The City of San Marcos will return to stage 1 water restrictions beginning May 23 at noon. After recent rainfall over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, the 10-day average Edwards Aquifer index is expected to reach 666.0 feet.
The San Marcos Police Department and Texas EquuSearch are searching for 21-year-old Harper Garlitos, who was last seen in San Marcos on May 10.
During its May 18 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court adopted two proclamations, declaring May as Elder Abuse Month and May 23-29, as Search and Rescue Week in Hays County.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 44 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 74 recoveries May 19, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 18,775, total active cases to 265 and recoveries to 18,265. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 539.
Update: May 18, 2:22 p.m.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 48 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 82 recoveries May 17, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 18,731, total active cases to 295 and recoveries to 18,191. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 532.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19-related fatalities, a Buda man in his 50s and a San Marcos man in his 60s. There have been a total of 245 fatalities in the county.
