San Marcos COVID-19 test site moved to Rattler Stadium
The event offers walk-up testing only, so drivers must be prepared to park and exit vehicles for testing.
The event offers walk-up testing only, so drivers must be prepared to park and exit vehicles for testing.
Buda city facilities to conduct business virtually starting Monday due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The city says no walk-ins will be allowed and all business will be done by phone and computer until further notice.
The city says no walk-ins will be allowed and all business will be done by phone and computer until further notice.
San Marcos entering Stage 1 drought restrictions
The restrictions come as a response to dropping aquifer levels.
The restrictions come as a response to dropping aquifer levels.
Hays CISD employee terminated after allegations were posted on social media
The district says it has also reported the matter to Child Protective Services and will be cooperating with law enforcement agencies.
The district says it has also reported the matter to Child Protective Services and will be cooperating with law enforcement agencies.
Hays CISD administration to recommend Board change Hays High School mascot
The district says the debate to change the Rebel mascot has been going on for more than 20 years.
The district says the debate to change the Rebel mascot has been going on for more than 20 years.
103-year-old Georgetown man makes world record qualifying tandem skydiving jump
If the record is made official, Baschke would beat the current record holder, Verdun Hayes, who made his jump in May 2017 in the United Kingdom when he was 101 years and 38 days.
If the record is made official, Baschke would beat the current record holder, Verdun Hayes, who made his jump in May 2017 in the United Kingdom when he was 101 years and 38 days.
Texas State to extend online classes through second summer session
The university says the decision is due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Hays and Williamson counties.
The university says the decision is due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Hays and Williamson counties.
City of Kyle hosting annual Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Show
This year, the City of Kyle has arranged a special treat in partnership with radio station KTSW 89.9 to live stream music choreographed with the show.
This year, the City of Kyle has arranged a special treat in partnership with radio station KTSW 89.9 to live stream music choreographed with the show.
San Marcos man attacked by swarm of bees, stung an estimated 300 times
In an effort to escape the bees he doused himself in gasoline, ran into his truck, and into his neighbor's yard to use the hose -- all to no avail.
In an effort to escape the bees he doused himself in gasoline, ran into his truck, and into his neighbor's yard to use the hose -- all to no avail.
Abbott closes tubing, rafting businesses in Texas
The spike in COVID-19 cases in central Texas was enough to not only stop tubing but also from going to river parks in the city in general.
The spike in COVID-19 cases in central Texas was enough to not only stop tubing but also from going to river parks in the city in general.
Five Mile Dam Park in Hays County closed until further notice
The park and access to the Blanco River at this location will be closed until further notice.
The park and access to the Blanco River at this location will be closed until further notice.
Hays County planning two new walk-up COVID-19 testing sites
People wanting to go are reminded that the sites will be walk-up testing only, not drive-thru, so people will need to be prepared to exit their vehicle.
People wanting to go are reminded that the sites will be walk-up testing only, not drive-thru, so people will need to be prepared to exit their vehicle.
San Marcos to expand transit services starting July 6, masks and distancing required now
The city says new safety measures are in place and will be required indefinitely to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city says new safety measures are in place and will be required indefinitely to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students lead push to change Hays High School mascot
Many students and community members feel the mascot is a nod to the Confederacy and have asked for the change amid protests against racial injustice.
Many students and community members feel the mascot is a nod to the Confederacy and have asked for the change amid protests against racial injustice.
H-E-B to require customers to wear face coverings in stores again
According to an H-E-B spokesperson, effective Monday, June 22, all customers must wear a face-covering in order to enter a store. The company says they will continue to require masks or facial coverings to be worn by all H-E-B partners and vendors.
According to an H-E-B spokesperson, effective Monday, June 22, all customers must wear a face-covering in order to enter a store. The company says they will continue to require masks or facial coverings to be worn by all H-E-B partners and vendors.
Hays County to issue new COVID order
The order will into effect on Monday, June 22.
The order will into effect on Monday, June 22.
Hays County experiencing increase in COVID-19 cases, testing sites offering free tests to community
As the county sees an increase in the number of cases, the Texas Department of Emergency Management and the National Guard has been out since Sunday administering free tests to the community.
As the county sees an increase in the number of cases, the Texas Department of Emergency Management and the National Guard has been out since Sunday administering free tests to the community.
Woman arrested for early June fatal hit-and-run in San Marcos
The city of San Marcos says that thanks to citizen tips, the San Marcos Police Department was able to identify Hurtado as the driver involved in the hit-and-run death of 41-year-old Dwight Garrett Thomas.
The city of San Marcos says that thanks to citizen tips, the San Marcos Police Department was able to identify Hurtado as the driver involved in the hit-and-run death of 41-year-old Dwight Garrett Thomas.
COVID-19 testing site in San Marcos tests over 700, more tests scheduled
Additional free testing opportunities will be available throughout Hays County this week.
Additional free testing opportunities will be available throughout Hays County this week.
Driver killed after his truck was struck by train in San Marcos
Witnesses report that that train crossing arms were down when the truck went to through the railroad crossing.
Witnesses report that that train crossing arms were down when the truck went to through the railroad crossing.