SAN MARCOS — An Animal Welfare Services Division within the Hays County Health Department was approved at the Hays County Commissioners Court's April 8 meeting. According to agenda documents, this follows the decision to cancel the contract with Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) at the March 25 meeting: “ …...

HAYS COUNTY — A virtual town hall was hosted by Hays County Commissioner Michelle Cohen and State Rep. Erin Zweiner Thursday, March 6, to discuss the current situation surrounding measles in Hays County. The conversation on measles has become more recent as, according to both the county and the Hays...

SAN MARCOS – The Hays County Health Department was notified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) about the potential exposure of residents after a person tested positive for measles. The Gaines County resident visited San Marcos from 3-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Individuals who were ...

SAN MARCOS – A dead wild bird from the northwestern area of Hays County has tested positive for avian bird flu, according to the the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Avian influenza (commonly known as “bird flu”) is a disease that typically affects wild birds, especially waterfowl a...

KYLE — Unforgettable Families and Friends is hosting a shoe drive on Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Gemstone Palace in Kyle. Unforgettable Families and Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization that was established in 2016. Founded by Cynthia Bentley, the organization’s focus is helping the children of Hays Co...

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to authorize the health department to give the remaining employee flu shots for eligible members of the public at its Oct. 15 meeting. This comes after the Hays County Health Department offered employee flu shots during the week of S...

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Health Department released the 2024 Hays County Resource Guide, a comprehensive directory designed to help community partners, organizations and residents easily access the support services they need. This new guide offers information on a wide range of resources, includ...

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Health Department hosted the Centers for Disease Control and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for a presentation of its services and work on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The visit included the HCHD showcasing what the team has been doing through a Health Equity & Co...

SAN MARCOS – A laboratory-confirmed positive human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Hays County, which is the first one reported for the 2024 season, according to the Hays County Health Department (HCHD). The patient is a resident of the 78610 ZIP code and was diagnosed with West N...

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Health Department (HCHD) invites residents to the second annual Summer Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at its facility, located at 101 Thermon Drive in San Marcos. The fair will feature free health services, including free vaccinations for eligible ...