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...

By Sahar Chmais It started off as a mild COVID-19 infection – night sweats but no fever, joint aches, pressure on the sinuses and a loss of smell. Kris Allison, a 44-year-old pole vaulting coach who has taught local athletes from Hays, Dripping Springs and Wimberley ISDs and throughout the nation, t...

by Sahar Chmais  The COVID-19 pandemic may be feeding into childhood obesity, according to research by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .  Between 2018-2019, about 15.5% of American children, ages 10-17, were obese. In many cases, obesity is linked to socioeconomic status and families with low income,...

by Sahar Chmais  Ascension Seton opened a new healthcare clinic in Dripping Springs on Thursday, Nov. 12, giving people in rural areas quick, convenient access to physicians without making a long trip to the city.  “This is a growing community and Seton is an established landmark in Austin healthcar...

This chart looks at the growth rate of COVID-19 cases in Hays County, in comparison to counties of similar size.   COVID Chart as of 6:23:20