Staff report The office of Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Beth Smith intends to stay open and says people cited with Class C Misdemeanors will have to proceed with their cases. However, all civil and non-essential court hearings and trials will be postponed until at least May 8. The action was taken in...

As more events and schools shut down to follow social distancing and prevention protocols, the most vulnerable group, the elderly, are living in close quarters in assisted living centers around Hays County. “Given their congregate nature and residents served (e.g., older adults often with underlying...

A freezer in the meat section of the Kyle H-E-B Plus that had once been filled with product is barren after hundreds rushed to the store Saturday to buy goods. Such a scene has played out at other grocery stores across the country this week as people react to the WHO's designation of COVID-19 as a p...

Add the city of Buda to the list of entities who have postponed or canceled events due to the threat of COVID 19. While there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus locally or in Hays County, the city is taking action as s a precautionary measure. This decision was made after careful consideratio...

With three presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Hays County and more expected, officials are calling for calm and cooperation, urging the public to observe social distancing and proper hygiene as local authorities rely on plans and protocols already in place. County Judge Ruben Becerra issued a state of...

UPDATE – 11:29 a.m. March 13  As a precaution surrounding the impact of COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, Hays CISD leaders Friday canceled all non-instructional activities and facility rentals until March 31. The cancellation includes all UIL competitions, gatherings, special events, after-s...

The Hays Free Press asked its audience its opinions about the Coronavirus. Out of 110 participants, this is what they had to say: This is a media driven scare tactic. It’s so out of hand. The reporting is only driven to encourage fear so people will keep watching the news. As someone that has been i...

“Wash your hands like you’ve been chopping jalapeños and need to change your contact lenses” goes a meme circulating on Facebook concerning tips to avoid catching the newest round of Coronavirus. It’s good advice. Though there are still no confirmed cases of COVID 19 in Hays County, a Wimberley coup...

G ov. Greg Abbott on Feb. 20 established a clemency application specifically for survivors of human trafficking or domestic violence. The application, crafted in coordination with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, includes a section that affords the applicant an opportunity to provide a statem...