Managing Editor

Gov. Greg Abbott addresses a news conference at the State Capitol in Austin, Texas, about the coronavirus pandemic Monday, June 22, 2020. Abbott said he has no plans to shut down the state again. "We must find ways to return to our daily routines as well as finding ways to coexist with COVID-19," Abbott said. Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP

Governor pauses phased reopening as state’s coronavirus spike continues

Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:07pm

Gov. Greg Abbott took multiple steps Thursday to free up hospital capacity across Texas and slow the spread of COVID-19 as the state continues to see a spike in cases.

Read more about Governor pauses phased reopening as state’s coronavirus spike continues

Photo courtest of the City of San Marcos

City awarded over $250K in TxDOT funding

Wed, 06/24/2020 - 12:18pm

The Texas Department of Transportation has awarded the City of San Marcos over $250,000 in State Small Urban formula funds for transit expenses.

Read more about City awarded over $250K in TxDOT funding

Daily Record infographic by Colton Ashabranner

Hays County reports 130 new virus cases

Tue, 06/23/2020 - 6:43pm

The Hays County Local Health Department reported 130 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, eight additional recoveries and a new hospitalization.

Read more about Hays County reports 130 new virus cases

Morning showers brought San Marcos at least an inch of rain Tuesday. Showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast throughout the week. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Rainy week in the forecast for San Marcos

Tue, 06/23/2020 - 6:35pm

A stretch of wet weather began in San Marcos Tuesday morning.

Read more about Rainy week in the forecast for San Marcos

Daily Record infographic by Colton Ashabranner

Hays County reports 160 new COVID-19 cases, one additional hospitalization

Mon, 06/22/2020 - 6:36pm

The Hays County Local Health Department reported 160 new COVID-19 cases on Monday and an additional hospitalization.

Read more about Hays County reports 160 new COVID-19 cases, one additional hospitalization

Daily Record infographic by Colton Ashabranner

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

Fri, 06/19/2020 - 6:21pm

The Hays County Local Health Department reported 103 new COVID-19 cases and 51 additional recoveries Friday.

Read more about Hays County reports 103 new COVID-19 cases, 51 recoveries

Daily Record photo by Lance Winter

City moves to re-close river parks beginning Thursday

Fri, 06/19/2020 - 5:17pm

The City of San Marcos will close its river parks for the second time amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read more about City moves to re-close river parks beginning Thursday

Above, Hays County Ruben Becerra announces a new executive order which requires county residents to wear face masks in public places where social distancing cannot occur and requires business to establish a safety policy that would help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo

Hays County judge unveils new health order as COVID-19 cases continue rising

Thu, 06/18/2020 - 7:34pm

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra unveiled a new COVID-19-related executive order Thursday, which requires county residents to wear face masks in public.

Read more about Hays County judge unveils new health order as COVID-19 cases continue rising

Hays County has seen a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases. Daily Record infographic by Colton Ashabranner. Note this graph was last updated on June 12.

Hays County Epidemiologist: ‘We are seeing a second wave’

Wed, 06/17/2020 - 6:53pm

Hays County Epidemiologist Eric Schneider said the county is currently experiencing a second wave of virus cases as new COVID-19 diagnoses continue to climb.