As of Sunday, Oct. 25, Hays County is making history. Voting, that is. Effective Sunday close of voting, Hays County was reporting 75,519 residents had already voted. That includes in person and mailed in ballots. When you look at total registered voters of 152,674 in Hays Co...

Re: Renee Hill's letter to the editor, October 22, 2020 Quote: "Just wanted to make you aware so that you can have facts, and not false news before you go to the polls." Yes, we should all strive to have the facts before we vote.  However, we will not find the facts in Ms. Hill's letter.  Starting w...

Renee Hill distorts the facts and espouses unproven conspiracies about Democratic candidates to avoid discussing the appalling records of Trump, Cruz and Cornyn.  To quote a former Senator:  “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.” Ms. Hill ignores the findings that Trump...

Everything you need to know to vote right now in Hays County.   https://issuu.com/haysfreepress/docs/election_edition_2020

(photo by David White) by Jim Camp This 2020 election offers “Hays Co. Proposition A”: an opportunity for voters to create new parks, protect open spaces, and preserve natural areas.   At haysparksforpeople.com you can find out more about this bond for sixteen parks and open space projects. By votin...

by Sahar Chmais BUDA — Most people diagnosed with COVID-19 suffer mild symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control, allowing them to stay home, rest and recover in their own space. But many people who receive the coronavirus diagnosis tend to feel anxious and unsure about their recovery p...

By Vianna Davila, Jeremy Schwartz and Lexi Churchill, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica September 25, 2020 This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for ProPublica’s Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox...

Just how many Hays County residents have been hospitalized with COVID-19 has been questioned in recent months by State Rep. Erin Zwiener and now it appears that a computer glitch might have been the problem. The numbers posted by the county during its regular weekday updates have been at odds with t...

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY – Hays County residents had the chance to speak up during the commissioner court’s hearing about the proposed tax increase on Sept. 8, but only two decided to voice their concerns. The proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2021 (FY21) is 42.12 cents per $100 valuation of pro...

By Anita Miller The Hays County Commissioners Court covered a lot of ground in its weekly COVID-19 update. Emergency Management Coordinator Alex Villalobos gave a rundown on ongoing testing, including plans to open a location on Hwy. 123 east of Interstate 35 in San Marcos as well as one in Dripping...