By Sahar Chmais For those looking for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine without making an appointment, Hays County Local Health Department (HCLHD) has partnered with Live Oak Health Partner Community Clinic to provide that option. On April 15, 19, 20 and May 3 and 4, the Live Oak Clinic, loca...

By Sahar Chmais  UPDATE: U.K variant of COVID-19 was detected at Dahlstrom Middle School. Because the variant is more contagious, the campus will implement 100% virtual instruction for 14 days. HAYS COUNTY – The U.K variant of COVID-19 has been detected in a Hays County resident, according to the De...

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. Whil...

Below is a press release from Hays County regarding the recent COVID-19 update. Hays County Courthouse, San Marcos, TX  – NOTE: due to a technical issue, this is an abbreviated report compared to our regular updates. The online COVID-19 dashboard will be updated as soon as reasonably possible. Hays ...

Last week, the city of Kyle was experiencing the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Hays County, making up almost half of the county’s coronavirus illnesses. Mayor Travis Mitchell wants answers from the county as to why his city is being hit by this wave. “There are simple levels of analyses that c...

The Hays County Local Health Department and Live Oak Health Partners Community Clinic are holding a week-long vaccination fair Aug. 7-11 for all children 18 years and younger who need vaccinations. The vaccines will be free for children who qualify. On Monday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. there wil...