Author: City Administrator

Hays County Courthouse, San Marcos, TX – Hays County will close Dacy Lane at the low-water crossing near the 3800 block between Bebee Road and Windy Hill Road from March 12 through March 16.

The Hays County Transportation Department will be replacing damaged crossing pipes and installing a guard rail. The work is planned for the week of spring break to avoid conflict with school bus routes.

Traffic should detour by taking Bebee Road to the feeder road of I-35 to Windy Hill Road.

Notice is hereby given of public hearings to be held on the establishment of a moratorium on property development including the acceptance and processing of subdivision plats and site development plans for land within the City of Uhland and its extraterritorial jurisdiction; providing for enforcement, including criminal fines and civil penalties of $500 per offense. A public hearing on the proposed moratorium shall be held Thursday March 8, 2018, at 6:00 pm at 15 North Old Spanish Trail Uhland Tx,78640.

A second public hearing will be held Monday March 12, 2017 at 6:00 pm. At 15 North Old Spanish Trail Uhland, Tx 78640.
For more information, contact Uhland City Hall at 512-398-7399.

Due to public hearing requirements the Uhland City Council Meeting has been rescheduled to March 8, 2018 at 6pm at the Uhland City Hall.

Hays County Courthouse, San Marcos, TX – Hays County has lifted the burn ban on outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Hays County.

Persons planning to burn outdoors should be aware of wind conditions and delay burning if winds are expected to be gusty or high. Fires should always be attended by an adult and a water source should be available nearby.

More information about outdoor burning rules and safety is available at http://www.co.hays.tx.us/fire-marshal.aspx.

Hays County Flu Statistics Update for Media

Countywide flu statistics are typically available on Wednesdays of each week, and will be reported then. Questions about the statistics, flu prevention, etc., can be directed to County Epidemiologist Eric Schneider at eric.schneider@co.hays.tx.us or 512-393-5527.

Feb 1-  6  2018 – 366 positive Flu cases in Hays County – 1 death associated with complications of the flu

January 2018 – 1,046 positive flu cases in Hays County

December 2017 – 697 positive flu cases in Hays County

FREE Flu Shots for Anyone!

The Hays County Local Health Department is partnering with Live Oak Health Partners Community Clinic to provide FREE Flu shots on Tuesday, February 13^th from 12pm to 6pm or until the supply of vaccines runs out. This event will take place at the Health Department located at 401 Broadway Street in San Marcos, and is open to anybody 4 years of age and older. We will also have FREE Flu vaccines that are specifically designed for anyone over the age of 65. You do not have to be a Hays County resident in order to receive a FREE Flu shot.

This year’s Flu Season has been one of the worst ones Hays County has seen in years, and there are no signs that it will be stopping anytime soon. Just yesterday, the Hays County Local Health Department was notified of Hays County’s first death that was associated with complications of the flu.

Since September, over 9,000 Hays County residents have visited a Health Care Provider with Flu-like symptoms and almost 2,500 of those cases had a positive Flu test. Compare this to last Flu Season when we only had 1,001 positive Flu cases from September through May.

It is not too late to get your Flu shot if you haven’t received one already. The Flu shot will protect your body from most of the Flu strains that are currently afflicting our neighbors, but even if you do still get the Flu, the vaccination provides your immune system with a boost to help you recover quicker.