Hays County opens COVID-19 vaccination sign up portal

The Hays County Local Health Department warns residents that due to a very limited supply, time slots will fill up quickly.

New public safety facilities completed, open in Hays County

The new facilities were made possible by a $106.4 million bond package for public safety facilities approved by Hays County voters in 2016.

PHOTOS: Winter weather in Central Texas

FOX 7 Austin viewers from all across the area shared pictures of the snow that fell over the weekend.

Central Texas Food Bank holds distribution event in Kyle

For each distribution, a Kyle council member said, on average they are able to serve about 1000 families.

Central Texas counties may soon roll back occupancy limits

Under an executive order issued last year by governor Abbott, a rollback of occupancy might soon be implemented in counties such as Williamson and Hays counties.

Hays County Judge pleads for state to send vaccine doses to health department

Providers in Hays County have received about 5,000 doses so far for their population of over 300,000. Still, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said not a single dose has been distributed to the health department.

Man faces two dozen charges connected to vehicle burglaries in Hays County

He was initially arrested on outstanding warrants out of Hays County, including charges of burglary of a vehicle, theft of a firearm, credit/debit card abuse, and theft.

Texas State requiring COVID-19 tests for students, staff living on campus

A letter to students dated Jan. 4 shared what Texas State students are expected to do before returning to campus for the spring semester.

19-year-old dies after being hit by 18-wheeler in San Marcos

Authorities say a 19-year-old died after he was hit by an 18-wheeler in San Marcos. The incident happened on December 31 at around 11:40 p.m. 

One arrested in connection to San Marcos Grove Apts incidents

The San Marcos Police Department says it has arrested a man in connection to crimes that happened in November at The Grove in San Marcos.

Hays County Sheriff's Office arrests man suspected of mail theft

The Hays County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man suspected of mail theft. 52-year-old James Reist was arrested on December 12.

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter exceeds Dec. adoption goal, still needs foster homes

The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter (SMRAS) says it has exceeded its December goal of 120 new adoptions but says that it still needs foster homes due to limited staffing and volunteers at the shelter.

Texas EquuSearch suspending search for missing Texas State student

Texas EquuSearch has announced that it is suspending its search efforts for 21-year-old Texas State student Jason Landry.

Search teams work through 300 acres in search for Texas State student

Jason Landry has been missing since Sunday, December 13, when he left San Marcos to spend Christmas break in Houston with family.