Thousands of COVID-19 tests may soon be available in Hays County through the county health department for “frontline professionals” including medical personnel and first responders.

This announcement comes just in time, as the county is making some tough decisions regarding emergency operations. All that and more was announced in Tuesday’s meeting of the Hays County Commissioners Court as a back-and-forth argument raged between County Judge Ruben Becerra and Pct. 4 Commissioner ...