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Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 42 new COVID-19 cases, 125 recoveries

Daniel Weeks
August 18, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 39 new COVID-19 cases, 42 recoveries

Daniel Weeks
August 17, 2020
Faculty course modification requests were originally due for submission by Aug. 1. Deliberation regarding course delivery flexibility continues well past this deadline as faculty struggle to come to agreements with department chairs. Photo credit: Rebecca Harrell

Administration responds to faculty request for more course delivery control

Daniel Weeks
August 13, 2020
A person walks through the Quad, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Texas State.

Texas State launches contact tracing system

Daniel Weeks
August 12, 2020
Texas State TXST

Texas State reports two new student COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
August 11, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 16 new COVID-19 cases, 67 recoveries

Daniel Weeks
August 11, 2020
A room in the Hays County Jail, Monday, March 11, 2019, in San Marcos.

Hays County jail reports two new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
August 10, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports one new COVID-19 fatality

Daniel Weeks
August 10, 2020
Texas State TXST

First generation and low-income students to receive federal financial assistance

Daniel Weeks
August 10, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 23 new COVID-19 cases, 49 recoveries

Daniel Weeks
August 7, 2020
Texas State TXST

Student Business Services to no longer accept cash payments

Daniel Weeks
August 7, 2020
A face mask is left abandoned, Monday, July 6, 2020, on the first day of summer II at Texas State.

Students prepare for fall uncertainty following quarantine request

Daniel Weeks
August 6, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 20 new COVID-19 cases, 38 recoveries

Daniel Weeks
August 6, 2020
Texas State TXST

Texas State reports three new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
August 5, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports three new COVID-19 fatalities

Daniel Weeks
August 5, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports two new COVID-19 fatalities

Daniel Weeks
August 4, 2020
A room in the Hays County Jail, Monday, March 11, 2019, in San Marcos.

Hays County jail reports one new inmate COVID-19 case

Daniel Weeks
August 4, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports one new COVID-19 fatality

Daniel Weeks
August 3, 2020
Texas State TXST

Texas State reports additional student COVID-19 case

Daniel Weeks
July 31, 2020
A room in the Hays County Jail, Monday, March 11, 2019, in San Marcos.

Hays County jail reports one new inmate COVID-19 case

Daniel Weeks
July 31, 2020
Texas State TXST

Texas State revises fee structure for online and hybrid classes

Daniel Weeks
July 31, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports three new COVID-19 fatalities

Daniel Weeks
July 30, 2020
Star file photo

Parker Drive situation declared false alarm

Daniel Weeks
July 29, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 31 new COVID-19 cases, 65 recoveries

Daniel Weeks
July 29, 2020
A person walks through the Quad, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Texas State.

Texas State faculty urge administrative action on campus return

Daniel Weeks
July 29, 2020
Texas State TXST

Texas State reports additional student COVID-19 case

Daniel Weeks
July 28, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 42 new COVID-19 cases, 73 recoveries

Daniel Weeks
July 28, 2020
Texas State TXST

Texas State reports no new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
July 27, 2020
A room in the Hays County Jail, Monday, March 11, 2019, in San Marcos.

Hays County jail reports six new COVID-19 cases, ten recoveries

Daniel Weeks
July 27, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports one new COVID-19 fatality

Daniel Weeks
July 27, 2020
Gov. Abbott announces COVID-19 updates for the state.

Gov. Abbott extends early voting for November election

Daniel Weeks
July 27, 2020
A room in the Hays County Jail, Monday, March 11, 2019, in San Marcos.

Hays County jail reports no new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
July 24, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports two new COVID-19 fatalities

Daniel Weeks
July 24, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 46 new COVID-19 cases, 79 recover

Daniel Weeks
July 23, 2020
A room in the Hays County Jail, Monday, March 11, 2019, in San Marcos.

Hays County jail reports two new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
July 23, 2020
Courtesy of Texas State

Poll shows faculty discontent with return to face-to-face instruction

Daniel Weeks
July 22, 2020
A room in the Hays County Jail, Monday, March 11, 2019, in San Marcos.

Hays County jail reports no new COVID-19 cases, two inmates recover

Daniel Weeks
July 22, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports one new COVID-19 fatality

Daniel Weeks
July 22, 2020
A room in the Hays County Jail, Monday, March 11, 2019, in San Marcos.

Hays County jail reports two new COVID-19 cases among inmates

Daniel Weeks
July 21, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports four new COVID-19 fatalities

Daniel Weeks
July 21, 2020
Hays County Historic Court House.

Hays County implements burn ban

Daniel Weeks
July 21, 2020
San Marcos City Hall.

Candidate filing period opens for November election

Daniel Weeks
July 21, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 114 new COVID-19 cases, 52 recoveries

Daniel Weeks
July 20, 2020
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Public survey opens as part of SMPD chief search

Daniel Weeks
July 20, 2020
Tanner Weaver left his Buda residence on foot at about 12:47 a.m. July 19. He has a serious medical condition that requires daily medication, which he did not take with him. -Image courtesy of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office

Missing Buda resident located safe

Daniel Weeks
July 19, 2020
Star file photo

SMPD searching for information on burglary suspects

Daniel Weeks
July 17, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports three new COVID-19 fatalities

Daniel Weeks
July 17, 2020
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Hays County to suspend weekend COVID-19 updates

Daniel Weeks
July 17, 2020
Evelyn Avendano-Acosta left her Wimberley residence on foot at approximately 5:00 p.m. July 15 and has yet to return. She is about seven months pregnant.-Image courtesy of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office

Missing Wimberley resident located unharmed and safe

Daniel Weeks
July 17, 2020
A person walks through the Quad, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Texas State.

President Trauth announces virtual town hall series from DE&I

Daniel Weeks
July 16, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports one new COVID-19 fatality

Daniel Weeks
July 15, 2020
The Undergraduate Academic Center arch sits unoccupied, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Texas State.

ICE rescinds rule keeping international students from online courses

Daniel Weeks
July 14, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports two new COVID-19 fatalities

Daniel Weeks
July 14, 2020
Star file photo

Election Day for primary runoff begins in Hays County

Daniel Weeks
July 14, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 88 new COVID-19 cases, 38 recoveries

Daniel Weeks
July 13, 2020
Star file photo

Vehicle collision results in motorcyclist fatality

Daniel Weeks
July 13, 2020
A line to get tested for COVID-19 forms, Sunday, June 14, 2020, outside of Bonham Pre-K school.

San Marcos to offer free COVID-19 testing at Toyota Rattler Stadium

Daniel Weeks
July 12, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 33 new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
July 11, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 92 new COVID-19 cases, 49 recoveries

Daniel Weeks
July 10, 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sits in his office, Sunday, March 26, 2020, at the State Capitol.

Gov. Abbott extends statewide COVID-19 disaster declaration

Daniel Weeks
July 10, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 81 new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
July 9, 2020
According to Hays County Elections Administrator Jennifer Anderson, polling stations for the July 14 primary runoff are adequately equipped with staff and personal protective equipment, but she said the much larger November election may bring complications.

Hays County braces for primary runoff election amid COVID-19

Carson Ganong and Daniel Weeks
July 8, 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott sits in a media briefing, Friday, April 10, 2020, at the State Capitol.

Gov. Abbott allocates federal funds to higher education financial aid

Daniel Weeks
July 8, 2020
A room in the Hays County Jail, Monday, March 11, 2019, in San Marcos.

Hays County announces Cite and Divert program

Daniel Weeks
July 8, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports 50 new COVID-19 cases, 53 recoveries

Daniel Weeks
July 7, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports three new fatalities, 77 new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
July 6, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports 28 new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
July 5, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports 21 new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
July 4, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 17 new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
July 3, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports 126 new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
July 2, 2020
Gov. Abbott announces COVID-19 updates for the state.

Gov. Abbott mandates face coverings in Texas

Daniel Weeks
July 2, 2020
Texas State TXST

Texas State promotes 65 faculty members, approves tenure for 35

Daniel Weeks
July 1, 2020
Star file photo

Early voting for primary runoff election begins in Hays County

Daniel Weeks
June 29, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports 117 new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
June 28, 2020
A file photo of the J.C. Kellam Administration Building at Texas State.

Texas State administration building reports multiple COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
June 28, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports 54 new COVID-19 cases, one new fatality

Daniel Weeks
June 27, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports 81 new COVID-19 cases, six new hospitalizations

Daniel Weeks
June 25, 2020
Locals and tourist swim in Five Mile Dam on July 25, 2019.

Five Mile Dam Park closed until further notice

Daniel Weeks
June 25, 2020
A line of people in their vehicles waiting to get tested for COVID-19 on Sunday, June 14, 2020, outside of Bonham Pre-K school.

Hays County to offer additional free COVID-19 testing

Daniel Weeks
June 25, 2020
File photo of the City of San Marcos sign.

San Marcos transit services to require face masks

Daniel Weeks
June 24, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports 193 new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
June 24, 2020
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra issues an executive order requiring Hays County residents to wear face coverings in public, Thursday, June 18, 2020, outside the Hays County Historic Courthouse. The order was issued amid rising positive COVID-19 cases. Photo credit: Rebecca Harrell

Hays County’s COVID-19 response evolves as cases surge

Daniel Weeks
June 22, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports 160 new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
June 22, 2020
A face mask sits in the middle of an aisle, Thursday, April 30, 2020, at H-E-B on East Hopkins Street in San Marcos.

Hays County HEB stores to require face masks

Daniel Weeks
June 22, 2020
As of March 31, 2020, the confirmed cases by city in Hays County is: Austin, 3; Buda, 9, Dripping Springs, 2; Kyle, 12; San Marcos, 12; Wimberley, 0; Woodcreek, 0; Driftwood, 0.

Live updates: San Marcos businesses respond to new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks and Daniella Carrera
June 22, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports 103 new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
June 21, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports 103 new COVID-19 cases, 51 recover

Daniel Weeks
June 19, 2020
Ronald A. Johnson talks about why he chose to teach history as a career. He also talks about his experience as being one of the few black professors on campus. Photo by Elza Taurins | Staff Photographer

(Video) Black history professors reflect on significance behind Juneteenth

Rebecca Harrell and Daniel Weeks
June 19, 2020
Tubers relax and float down the San Marcos River during the 2019 tubing season.

San Marcos river parks to close following COVID-19 case surge

Daniel Weeks
June 19, 2020
Texas State TXST

Texas State announces ‘Roadmap to Return’ to campus

Daniel Weeks
June 18, 2020
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra issues an executive order requiring all Hays County residents to wear face coverings when in public, Thursday, June 18, 2020, outside of the Hays County Historic Courthouse. The order will begin June 22 and end July 20.

Hays County issues executive order requiring face masks in public

Daniel Weeks
June 18, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 145 new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
June 17, 2020
Texas State TXST

Texas State custodian dies on San Marcos campus

Daniel Weeks
June 17, 2020
Hays County Epidemiologist Eric Schneider speaks about the first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in the county, Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the Hays County Historic Courthouse. “There is no magic cure for COVID-19,” Schneider said. “The majority of people let it run its course and go back to (their) everyday life.”

Hays County epidemiologist provides updates on rising COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
June 17, 2020
(Left to right) San Marcos City Council members Melissa Derrick, Saul Gonzales, Ed Mihalkanin, Mayor Jane Hughson, Mark Rockeymoore and Maxfield Baker review a proposal at a city council meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at San Marcos City Hall.

City Council seeks to improve COVID-19 testing capabilities

Daniel Weeks
June 16, 2020
Gov. Abbott announces updates for the state, Friday, April 17, 2020, in the state capitol.

Gov. Abbott addresses hospital capacity in Texas, accused of inaccurate statements on Hays County

Daniel Weeks
June 16, 2020
A line to get tested for COVID-19 forms, Sunday, June 14, 2020, outside of Bonham Pre-K school.

San Marcos COVID-19 testing site tests over 700, more tests scheduled

Daniel Weeks
June 16, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 265 new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
June 15, 2020
A file photo of Texas State students walking through the Quad.

Texas State summer enrollment jumps significantly, students feel isolated

Daniel Weeks
June 15, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports 142 new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
June 13, 2020
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