H-E-B is now observing new operating hours, opening all stores and pharmacies, including Central Market, at 8 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m. The grocery chain is also offering free curbside pickup and free home delivery of all prescription medications. Here was the company’s initial message: “To better ...

by Mike Cato In between washing our hands with soap for 20 seconds several times a day, many are having to work and study from home, some for the first time.   There are some technology considerations. One is that there may be more people at home doing higher demand internet activity than normal. No...

YMCA of Austin facilities, which include Hays Communities and Springs Family in Hays County, have been closed until further notice. The list also includes the Bastrop YMCA, East Communities YMCA, Extend-A-Care YMCA, HNorth Austin YMCA, Northwest Family YMCA, Southwest Family YMCA, Springs Family YMC...

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In the interest of community health, we are putting COVID-19 stories in front of the pay wall. However, it does cost money to report these stories. Please consider subscribing so you can get all the news all the time. It can be difficult to social distance, if you behind bars in jail and out of caut...

Staff report The office of Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Beth Smith intends to stay open and says people cited with Class C Misdemeanors will have to proceed with their cases. However, all civil and non-essential court hearings and trials will be postponed until at least May 8. The action was taken in...

As more events and schools shut down to follow social distancing and prevention protocols, the most vulnerable group, the elderly, are living in close quarters in assisted living centers around Hays County. “Given their congregate nature and residents served (e.g., older adults often with underlying...

A freezer in the meat section of the Kyle H-E-B Plus that had once been filled with product is barren after hundreds rushed to the store Saturday to buy goods. Such a scene has played out at other grocery stores across the country this week as people react to the WHO's designation of COVID-19 as a p...

With three presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Hays County and more expected, officials are calling for calm and cooperation, urging the public to observe social distancing and proper hygiene as local authorities rely on plans and protocols already in place. County Judge Ruben Becerra issued a state of...

This was released by Hays County this morning. Haysinformed.com still is reporting only three presumptive cases of the novel coronavirus. The Hays Free Press will continue to post the latest from authorities. CDC image. Watch for symptoms   Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe...