Texas to open COVID-19 vaccines to all adults beginning Monday

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Staff Report, on March 24, 2021

Staff Report

More Texans will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine soon.

Beginning on Monday, all adults will be allowed to receive a vaccine, according to an announcement by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). While an increase in vaccine supplies is expected for next week, DSHS has directed vaccine providers to prioritize adults 80 years or older.

DSHS will launch a website next week to allow people to register for a vaccine through some public health providers. The public can e...

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Local health experts explain Monkeypox

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County receives grants to address local health disparities

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Hays County to purchase health software for Tuberculosis program

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Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024

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CANDIDATES FOR HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Hipolito (R) What is the number one crime-related issue that needs an immediate plan of action from the nex...

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Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

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Pedophile sentenced to life without parole

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SAN MARCOS — Christopher Lee Head, 36, was sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, by visiting Judge Glenn Devlin on Oct. 4. A...

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Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

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October 31, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Four Hays County property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Hays County Commissioners Court regarding the almost $440 million road ...

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