HAYS COUNTY — Registering for the COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be tricky as the demand continues to exceed the supply. Hays County announced that it will reopen the registration portal on Friday at noon. Those who qualify under the Phase 1A and Phase 1B groups can make an appointment, either throu...

By Sahar Chmais There is no doubt that this year’s 87th Legislative Session looks nothing like years prior. Yet, that did not deter Senator Judith Zaffirini, representing Senate District 21, from pre-filing 42 bills centered around medical and educational needs. “This session will be unlike any othe...

by Chris Cobbler The Texas Legislature opened quietly, which delighted everyone after the violence inside the U.S. Capitol the previous week. At the Texas State Capitol, a variety of legislative agendas took center stage at the start of the 87th session, which will run 140 days. Gov. Greg Abbott’s g...

By Sahar Chmais COVID-19 has robbed high school students of prom for a second consecutive year. This came as upsetting news to some parents and their kids, while some were relieved. Hays High School stated that they will not move forward with prom planning due to the ongoing pandemic. Maintaining st...

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY — Questions are swarming around the COVID-19 vaccine. Hays County government officials provided an update to the public on Friday, Jan. 15, using Facebook Live. “I’m going to continue to fight for the residents of Hays County in every way I can,” said County Judge Ruben ...

By Sahar Chmais HAYS COUNTY – The COVID-19 vaccine will soon be dispensed to the Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD). The county will receive a small allotment of the doses to vaccinate residents. While residents in Hays County have already received more than 5,275 COVID-19 vaccines, these w...

By Sahar Chmais HAYS COUNTY – COVID-19 numbers are not showing a slowdown in Hays County, as 20 deaths have been reported since the beginning of 2021. Residents started 2020 unaware of COVID-19’s bitter lash and what it may bring. In 2021, the virus has left few untouched from its wrecking force. Fa...

By Sahar Chmais Hays County – New COVID Count by week for March 2020 through December 2020 HAYS COUNTY – COVID-19 numbers are not showing a slowdown in Hays County, as 20 deaths have been reported since the beginning of 2021. Residents started 2020 unaware of COVID-19’s bitter lash and what it may b...

Below is a press release from Hays County regarding the recent COVID-19 update. Hays County Courthouse, San Marcos, TX  – NOTE: due to a technical issue, this is an abbreviated report compared to our regular updates. The online COVID-19 dashboard will be updated as soon as reasonably possible. Hays ...

By Sahar Chmais In a curious case of a severe COVID-19 infection, 15-year-old Katelynn Ramirez’s health was shaken, but it reaffirmed her positive and eccentric cheerleader spirit. Katelynn in her cheerleading uniform. Unlike her classmates, Katelynn went home for the winter break to spend her time ...