Hays County law enforcement gives free BBQ plates to community

Law enforcement said their goal was to give away around 1,300 plates of food to those in the community who were in need of it. 

FOX 7 Discussion: Back to school plans and guidance during pandemic

Board President for Hays CISD, Esperanza Orosco, joins Fox 7 Austin with the latest plans and guidance on returning to school in the fall. 

Hays County suspends weekend COVID-19 updates

The county is worried that the public will mistake the low numbers for a decrease in positive cases.

Missing Hays County pregnant woman located

The Hays County Sheriff's Office says the woman was located in North Austin and was unharmed and is safe.

Hays High School considering retiring school mascot

Hays CISD is proposing the change after releasing a statement earlier this month. If they vote to retire the rebel, they'll keep the name until a new mascot is decided at a later date.

Leak from tanker contained on FM 1626 in Kyle

Officials say that nearby stores and construction sites have been evacuated as a precaution. 

Hays County to implement "cite and divert" program in September

According to a release from the county, the Cite and Divert program gives people who qualify a chance to avoid having the offense ever filed in court and becoming part of their criminal record.