A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse. Rebecca Harrell
The Hays County Commissioners Court recognized Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Judge Scott Cary for his service and was provided updates from the county s new mobile vaccine dispensing team at its meeting on Feb. 23.Â
After 12 years of service, Cary announced his retirement effective on Feb. 28. Cary thanked his staff for its help throughout the years and commemorated the new Justice of the Peace Lucinda Doyle.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra later opened the floor to receive highlights regarding the countyâs Local Disaster Declaration and COVID-19 updates.
Emergency Services Office Director Mike Jones says second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed to those who received their initial vaccine at San Marcos High School from 12-8 p.m. on Feb. 25.Â
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
The Wimberley Players has been providing live theater to Central Texans for 40 years. But 2020 disrupted its entire production season.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the Wimberley Players to adapt, moving to streaming its productions. But like many in the arts, it suffered too.
“We are a live theater company so our whole business basically thrives on putting a lot of people in one room, which is not pandemic friendly,” Wimberley Players Executive Manager Simone Corprew said. “It s been a huge, huge hit for us. Obviously, theater is kind of an industry that has really suffered. And, unfortunately, the arts are exactly what we need right now at a time when so many people are suffering.”
Monday, February 22, 2021
The Hays County Commissioners Court will discuss a continuation of the local disaster declaration originally proclaimed by Judge Ruben Becerra on March 15, 2020 and has most recently been continued on Dec. 8.
The commissioners will also discuss an amended agreement for COVID-19 vaccine administration between Hays County and Curative Medical Associates, Inc, for the administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
This agreement will allow for a flexible approach to the administration of the vaccines as Hays County receives them.
The Hays County Elections Office may be approved to purchase 50 ADA compliant curbside ballot buttons from Inclusion Solutions to notify election judges of curbside voters presence. The cost of $27K would come from grant funding.
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Hays County: What you need to know about travel, schools, cold weather resources
As winter weather conditions have worsened, Hays County officials are urging residents to stay off the roads, but provided tips and resources for those who cannot.
In a new release Sunday, Hays County Sheriff officials said they have been receiving reports of stranded motorists who cannot be reached by either fire, EMS, or deputies due to the hazardous roadways. Every effort is being made to reach the motorists but, in some cases, it may be impossible due to the ice on the roadway.
Resident who must drive due to extenuating circumstances and become stranded, Hays County dispatch will be asking the following questions: