Hays CISD: Two positive cases of COVID-19 have connections to Carpenter Hill Elementary
According to the letter, the two positive cases are among individuals who live in different households with people connected to Carpenter Hill Elementary.
Hays County: FDA warns public about fraudulent COVID-19 test kits
The county is asking anyone aware of fraudulent COVID-19 test kits to report them to the FDA via email or by calling and leaving a message at the Dallas FDA office.
Desert Door Distillery donates hand sanitizer to local law enforcement agencies
Desert Door Distillery, a veteran-owned sotol distillery in Driftwood, recently began producing hand sanitizer last week.
Hays County officials report seventh positive coronavirus case
According to a press release from the county, the adult subject was on the campus of San Marcos High School on March 12 but was not showing any symptoms at the time. He later developed a fever and tested positive for the virus. San Marcos CISD has sent notifications to its students and faculty.
San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter needs fosters, adopters
Despite being closed to the public, the shelter, which serves all of Hays County, still has an abundance of cats and dogs needing permanent or foster homes, says a release from Hays County.
Driftwood sotol distillery Desert Door making hand sanitizer in response to coronavirus
The hand sanitizer is made with 80% alcohol as its active ingredient and Desert Door says it expects it will have more than 20,000 8 oz bottles free of charge to the public soon.
Hays County reports sixth COVID-19 case
Officials say the person is a Kyle resident and how the person contracted the virus is unclear. It's the second case in Kyle.
Hays County issues new COVID-19 order, closing daycare centers, encouraging social distancing
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra's order signed Wednesday includes closing daycare centers throughout the county for the time period and encourages social distancing for events exempted from the gathering requirement.
San Marcos CISD provides update on meals, online learning, school calendar
The district has suspended normal operations through April 5 but says it is planning in case the suspension has to be extended.
Hays County ISD confirms campus connection with person who tested positive for coronavirus
In a letter written to the parents and staff of Tobias Elementary School, Principal Alisa Dipalma confirmed that an adult who was on the campus on Wednesday, March 11, later tested positive for coronavirus.
Buda Public Library to close to public, volunteers due to coronavirus concerns
The library will be closing Wednesday, March 18 to the public and volunteers. The library says they will continue curbside service and computers will be available by appointment.
Hays County reports second coronavirus case
According to the county, the adult Hays County resident was tested at a clinic and is under self-quarantine at home until they are without fever for 48 hours without using fever-reducing medication.
Dripping Springs ISD closing schools from March 23 through April 3
Dripping Springs Independent School District says that it is suspending normal operations by closing its schools from March 23 through April 3. Students and staff should not return to campuses until they are notified.
Hays CISD suspended normal operations through April 5
Hays Consolidated Independent School District says due to the coronavirus it will be suspending normal operations at its schools and offices until April 5 and at that time it will determine its next steps.
City of Buda issues disaster proclamation amid coronavirus concerns
City of Buda Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Beggs has been working with regional partners, including the Hays County Health Department, to monitor the outbreak.
Downtown Buda fire puts restaurant at "total loss"
Upon arrival, firefighters found the fire coming from the roof of Helen's Casa Alde Mexican Food restaurant at 108 Main Street. Bude firefighters began attacking the fire and requested help from Kyle Fire Department.
Buda police: Man confesses to Broadway Bank robbery
Buda police posted photos of a suspect who had blackened his face in an attempt to conceal his identity on Facebook Monday.
Search for armed suspect who stole purses in Texas State dining hall
Anyone with information is asked to call the Texas State University Police Department at 512-245-2805.
Thousands sign petition for Texas State to hold classes online after spring break
Currently, nine Texas State students and one teacher are self-quarantining following study abroad experiences.
Buda police asking for help in identifying bank robbery suspect
The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male in his 40s, but as shown in photos posted by Buda police, he attempted to conceal his identity by blacking out his face.