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County receives grants to address local health disparities
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County receives grants to address local health disparities
April 6, 2022
Staff Report  As part of National Public Health Week (April 4-10), the Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) is aiming to spotlight its efforts to address health disparities.   With grants from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the HCLHD created the Community Outreach Program to a...
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County strives to update renters, homeowners with assistance
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County strives to update renters, homeowners with assistance
April 6, 2022
By Megan Wehring  HAYS COUNTY — Hays County has provided over $2 million in financial relief to residents through its COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program.  The ERA program was created after the county received federal funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury to contribute rent, util...
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Hays County names new rent assistance program manager
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Hays County names new rent assistance program manager
February 23, 2022
By Brittany Anderson Following a $2.4 million loss of rental assistance funds, the future of Hays County’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program is looking up after a new manager was named to run the program.  During the Feb. 15 commissioners court meeting, the court awarded a contract to Ardurr...
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Hays County to purchase health software for Tuberculosis program
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Hays County to purchase health software for Tuberculosis program
January 5, 2022
By Megan Wehring  HAYS COUNTY — The Hays County Local Health Department is set to receive new equipment for its Tuberculosis (TB) program.  At its first meeting for 2022, the Hays County Commissioners Court authorized the purchase of Emocha Mobile Health Inc. Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) Software...
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UPDATE: Hays County to reopen COVID-19 vaccine portal on Friday
COVID-19, Hays County...
UPDATE: Hays County to reopen COVID-19 vaccine portal on Friday
January 25, 2021
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...
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Hays County COVID-19 vaccine update for January 18
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Hays County COVID-19 vaccine update for January 18
January 19, 2021
HAYS COUNTY -- The county is now considered to be a COVID-19 vaccine hub, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) and Emergency Operations Office are preparing to distribute the vaccine based on the state's rollout plan. Whil...
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Hays officials address COVID-19 via Facebook Live
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Hays officials address COVID-19 via Facebook Live
January 15, 2021
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 ...
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State COVID-19 testing winds down in Hays
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State COVID-19 testing winds down in Hays
July 22, 2020
Staff Report “Nationally we’re a hot spot, and regionally we’re a hot spot within our state,” County Judge Ruben Becerra said during commissioners court July 14. Becerra and commissioners expressed gratitude to the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the National Guard for the free, ...
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County struggles with contact tracing amid COVID spike
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County struggles with contact tracing amid COVID spike
July 15, 2020
Contact tracing, a method that helps track and control the spread of infection, is slipping out of Hays County’s grip. With new cases spiking, limited testing, people not participating in contact tracing and backed up labs, the coronavirus is rapidly spreading. The Hays County Health Department said...
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COVID testing may require public/private partnership
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COVID testing may require public/private partnership
July 1, 2020
COVID-19 testing for the general public administered by the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the National Guard has been a huge success in Hays County but will soon be phased out. The line outside the Hays CISD’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Saturday as people lined up for free...
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LATEST NEWS
Fiber optic Wi-Fi comes to Kyle, Buda
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Fiber optic Wi-Fi comes to Kyle, Buda
February 3, 2023
KYLE — Fiber optic internet is officially expanding to Kyle and Buda, thanks to AT&T Fiber. A celebration of the new addition to the area was held at ...
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Awards held for Dripping Springs, Wimberley football
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Awards held for Dripping Springs, Wimberley football
February 1, 2023
The Wimberley Texans, who were state runner-up in Class 4-A Division II, had numerous players named to the 4A District 13 Honors list for 2022.Running...
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Budget planning underway for DSISD
February 1, 2023
3% pay increase proposed— Budget has been a recent topic of discussion for Dripping Springs ISD.On Jan. 23, the DSISD Board of Trustees unanimously ap...
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Teacher Reuse continues search for space
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Teacher Reuse continues search for space
February 1, 2023
‘You can’t take the classroom out of the teacher’ HAYS COUNTY — A beloved nonprofit organization that gives back to teachers could be heading out of H...
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Lady Tigers remain undefeated with 4-1 win
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Lady Tigers remain undefeated with 4-1 win
February 1, 2023
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