SAN MARCOS  — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is among the leading causes of death in the United States, with more than 49,000 occurring in 2022, though, these numbers do not begin to reach the depth of this occurrence. For every suicide, there were 11 emer...

HAYS COUNTY — While they are decreasing in some parts of the country, rates of COVID-19-, flu- and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)- related hospitalizations still remain elevated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And for the state of Texas as a whole, the respiratory il...

BUDA — At its Nov. 28 meeting, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved both compensation for teachers and costs to repair Hemphill Elementary School in Kyle after discovering mold on the campus. On Nov. 2, Hays CISD announced that the school would be closed for six days following the di...

AMERICAN HEART MONTH Cardiovascular or heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A report by the CDC found that heart disease killed 382,776 men and 314,186 women in 2020 in the U.S. “It’s the numb...

HAYS COUNTY – Hays County is now at high risk for COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention upgraded Hays County from medium to high risk due to new cases and hospitalizations. Neighboring Travis, Blanco and Comal counties are all labeled as low risk, while Caldwell is at medium. The ...

By Megan Wehring Flu season came earlier than expected and experts say it’s not the time to wait on getting the vaccine.   Dr. Karen Smith “Flu is already here,” said Dr. Karen Smith, a family practice physician for Baylor Scott & White. “If you don’t already have your flu shot, you are behind. We a...

By Megan Wehring   HAYS COUNTY – A local ER doctor provides families with tips on staying safe and healthy throughout the upcoming Labor Day weekend.   The first thing to be mindful of is the weather – even though the holiday weekend is at the beginning of September, temperatures remain high in Hays...

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 Fully vaccinated people will start to feel a sense of normalcy again. The Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC) announced that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any setting. Exceptions include requirements by federal, state, l...

Staff Report Adolescents ages 12 through 15 could soon receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the vaccine for emergency use to include a younger age range. Teens at least 16 years old and all adults were already eligible. "[The...