Some Central Texas parks still open for Easter weekend
All across Central Texas are similar stories, parks closed in an effort to promote social distancing during this pandemic. Not every park is closed though.
All across Central Texas are similar stories, parks closed in an effort to promote social distancing during this pandemic. Not every park is closed though.
Tito's Vodka donates 75 gallons of hand sanitizer to Hays County Sheriff's Office
The Austin-based distillery donated 75 gallons to be used by HCSO patrol deputies, corrections officers, dispatchers and support units, says the sheriff's office in a Nextdoor post.
The Austin-based distillery donated 75 gallons to be used by HCSO patrol deputies, corrections officers, dispatchers and support units, says the sheriff's office in a Nextdoor post.
City of San Marcos announces new transit changes due to COVID-19
The city says its transit system "The Bus" will be adjusting its operating hours to 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, April 13.
The city says its transit system "The Bus" will be adjusting its operating hours to 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, April 13.
Couple arrested after stealing artifacts from Native American gravesite in Hays County
While en route to jail, the man said he believed he had the coronavirus. He leaned forward against the partition and aggressively coughed toward the officers.
While en route to jail, the man said he believed he had the coronavirus. He leaned forward against the partition and aggressively coughed toward the officers.
City of Kyle opens 12 miles worth of trails for residents to safely go outside
Plum Creek Trail will be open every day until dusk and the Plum Creek golf course will be open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m.
Plum Creek Trail will be open every day until dusk and the Plum Creek golf course will be open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m.
Hays County Sheriff's Office investigates Dripping Springs corner store robbery
HCSO says a man entered the Corner Store of Dripping Springs in the early hours of April 8 and demanded money from the cashier.
HCSO says a man entered the Corner Store of Dripping Springs in the early hours of April 8 and demanded money from the cashier.
HCSO warns of scam using "pending arrest warrants"
According to police, people around the county are receiving calls from a scammer saying they must pay a fine or fee to clear a pending arrest warrant.
According to police, people around the county are receiving calls from a scammer saying they must pay a fine or fee to clear a pending arrest warrant.
SWAT takes sleeping gang member into custody after vehicle catches fire
Derek Arredondo, 32, faces warrants for felon in possession of a firearm and unlawful carry of a weapon.
Derek Arredondo, 32, faces warrants for felon in possession of a firearm and unlawful carry of a weapon.
City of San Marcos creates COVID-19 dashboard
The site is designed to provide the public with a current count and other statistics related to COVID-19 cases in Hays County in near real-time.
The site is designed to provide the public with a current count and other statistics related to COVID-19 cases in Hays County in near real-time.
Austin Regional Clinic offers drive-up COVID-19 testing
A site at its South 1st clinic in Austin is already operating, says ARC, and the other four sites will open by April 2.
A site at its South 1st clinic in Austin is already operating, says ARC, and the other four sites will open by April 2.
Hays County starting at-home COVID-19 testing program
The test availability is a result of Hays County Judge and Director of Emergency Management Ruben Becerra lifting the FDA ban to release the test.
The test availability is a result of Hays County Judge and Director of Emergency Management Ruben Becerra lifting the FDA ban to release the test.
Donation account set up for SMPD officer hit by car
The police officer that was struck by the vehicle has not been identified at this time.
The police officer that was struck by the vehicle has not been identified at this time.
Hays County to issue shelter at home order, curfew
It is not clear at this time if officials will hold a press conference.
It is not clear at this time if officials will hold a press conference.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Officials say the person is a Kyle resident and how the person contracted the virus is unclear. It's the second case in Kyle.