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.

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.

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.  

Dripping Springs teen headed to Deaf World Cup with national team

Picking up her first soccer ball at just three years old, Faith Wylie made a name for herself on the US Women's Deaf National Team by the time she was 13. 

Hays County Government Center not evacuated over coronavirus despite rumors

To date, the Hays County Sheriff's Office says there have been no cases of coronavirus in Hays County, and no one has required testing for it.