As we move into the Thanksgiving holiday, we have a lot to be thankful for, despite the devastation of COVID-19.

First, let’s get business out of the way.

This office will close down with minimal staff time due to the increase in Hays County’s COVID cases. A decision will be made in 2021 about when to open up. Messages can be emailed to csb@haysfreepress.com or left at 512.268.7862.

Active COVID cases in Hays County had dropped to 304 on Nov. 2. Yet just three weeks later, active cases ...