Community ideas, input collected Hays County — Everyone has their own vision of what a healthy community looks like, but the Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) is working to make these visions a reality for its residents. The HCLHD held a community health visioning session on March 1 at the...

By Megan Wehring   HAYS COUNTY – Through federal funding, the San Marcos Hays County EMS will be receiving two additional ambulances.   On Aug. 9, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved to execute the Hays County American Rescue Plan Recovery Grant Agreement between Hays County and...

Staff Report HAYS COUNTY – Hays CISD is returning to charging for school meals and offering free and reduced-price meals based on student eligibility.   During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress authorized spending that allowed schools to serve free meals for all students. However, those funds are not ...

By Gary Borders The gunman who killed 21 people inside a Uvalde elementary school walked into the unlocked building unopposed, the Department of Public Safety said in a revised statement, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman and other media sources. After the gunman crashed his grandmother’s...

By Megan Wehring BUDA – Hundreds and thousands of healthcare workers left their jobs amid the pandemic – citing that burnout and high-stress work environments are some of the main reasons.   Erin Desmarais For Erin Desmarais, she felt that it was the right time for her to join Baylor Scott & White i...

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY – Now is a good time for parents to look into having their child go in for a physical or wellness exam.   During the past two years, many children missed necessary check-ups and recommended vaccinations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ...

By Megan Wehring Some Texas parents can now feel a bit of relief when it comes to feeding their families.   On April 12, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a fourth round of federa...

BY CJ Vetter Texas – According to a report published by personal-finance website WalletHub, Texas was ranked the ninth most stressful state to live in. Louisiana was ranked first, while Utah was ranked the lowest at 50.   The report determined the level of stress by comparing 41 key metrics across t...

by CJ Vetter Buda – On April 23rd and 24th, the Lions Club will be hosting its 25th annual Wiener Dog Race in Buda City Park with a grand prize of $500 for first place. This will be the first race since the COVID-19 epidemic began, with the previous two years of races being cancelled due to the viru...

Staff Report   As part of National Public Health Week (April 4-10), the Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) is aiming to spotlight its efforts to address health disparities.     With grants from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the HCLHD created the Community Outreach Program t...