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. While the HCLHD anticipates a shipment of approximately 1,900 vaccines this week, vaccines are only available to those eligible in the 1A and 1B groups at this time.

“Right now, the vaccin...