Hays County Health Department

03/13/2026

📊 Hays County Wastewater Report — Update for Sample Collected on March 3rd, 2026

🤧 Illness trends continue to shift! COVID-19 variants N1/N2 significantly decreased in Buda to moderate levels. In San Marcos, N1/N2 maintained high levels. COVID-19 variant Omicron decreased in Buda to moderate levels. In San Marcos, Omicron maintained high levels. Norovirus GII decreased in Buda to moderate levels and significantly increased in San Marcos to very high levels. Influenza A was only detected in Buda at very low levels. RSV A was detected only in San Marcos at low levels. RSV B was detected only in San Marcos. Influenza B was detected in both cities. Norovirus GI was detected only in Buda.

✅ Protect yourself and others: Wash your hands frequently, cover coughs and sneezes, wear a mask when needed, stay home if you’re feeling sick, and keep your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations up to date.

🔬 Since the last sampling on Feb. 24th...
📢 Buda
🦠 COVID-19 variants N1/N2 decreased to moderate levels
🦠 Omicron variant of COVID-19 decreased to moderate levels
🦠 Norovirus GII decreased to moderate levels
🦠 Influenza A was detected at very low levels
🦠 Influenza B was detected
🦠 RSV A was not detected
🦠 RSV B was not detected
🦠 Norovirus GI was detected

📢 San Marcos
🦠 COVID-19 variants N1/N2 maintained high levels
🦠 Omicron variant of COVID-19 maintained high levels
🦠 Norovirus GII increased to very high levels
🦠 Influenza A was not detected
🦠 Influenza B was detected
🦠 RSV A decreased to low levels
🦠 RSV B was detected

📈 Explore the data:
San Marcos 👉 https://loom.ly/C0NaZaQ
Buda 👉 https://loom.ly/ha7HvvI
This week’s heat map of virus trends:
👉 https://loom.ly/pyj0P7o

03/13/2026

It's National Nutrition Month! 🥕
To celebrate, we are sharing some meals our staff eats!
What are your favorite healthy foods?
👇 Learn more about Nutrition 👇
🔗https://loom.ly/iw4WlKM
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¡Es el Mes Nacional de la Nutrición! 🥕
Para celebrarlo, compartimos algunas comidas que consume nuestro personal.
¿Cuáles son tus alimentos saludables favoritos?
👇 Más información sobre la nutrición 👇
🔗https://loom.ly/iw4WlKM

03/13/2026

Public Health in Practice, One Health in Our Community — Join us for the 2026 Public Health Symposium!

Join us on April 7, 2026 for the Hays County Public Health Symposium, hosted by the Hays County Health Department with support from Texas State University Public Health. This full‑day event explores the One Health Model and the connections between human, animal, and environmental health.

💫This symposium is designed for community members, students, clinicians, public health and community‑based professionals, nonprofit organizations, and anyone interested in learning about real‑world public health opportunities across Hays County—while connecting with others in our community doing this important work. All are welcome!

🕣 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Hays County Elections
120 Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666
💲 Free registration
🅿️ Free parking

The symposium brings together public health professionals, community members, clinicians, nonprofits, students, and academic partners to learn from expert speakers, view student research posters, and collaborate on prevention‑focused strategies that strengthen communities across Hays County.

Register here: https://loom.ly/ubJZ-Wg

Find the link on our bio! 🔗

Have any questions? Contact Marissa Lozano at marissa.lozano@hayscountytx.gov or 512-393-5572

2026 Public Health Symposium

03/12/2026

Join the San Marcos Youth Task Force! All youth in grades 8th-12th in the Greater San Marcos Area are invited to apply. Applications are open now and close April 17th! 📝💫

Use the following link to apply! 👉 https://loom.ly/zlD5l3o
For more info, visit 👉 https://loom.ly/tk4CD1g

Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas

03/12/2026

📢 Looking for your next best friend? Come join us at our adoption event! All adoptions are free. We are partnering up with The Lyndon At Springtown and San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter for this National Puppy Day adoption event!

📅 Date: Monday, March 23rd, 2026
📍 Location: The Lyndon Apartments, 200 Springtown Way, San Marcos, TX 78666
🕔 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
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📢 ¿Buscas a tu próximo mejor amigo? ¡Ven a nuestro evento de adopción! Todas las adopciones son gratuitas. ¡Nos hemos asociado con The Lyndon Apartments y el Refugio Regional de Animales de San Marcos para este evento de adopción del Día Nacional del Cachorro!

📅 Fecha: lunes, 23 de marzo de 2026.
📍 Lugar: The Lyndon Apartments, 200 Springtown Way, San Marcos, TX 78666.
🕔 Hora: 2:00 - 4:00 PM



Paws on the lawn

03/12/2026

We love collaborating with the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter to help their animals get out into the community to help them find their forever family!

A big thank you to the Hays County Health Department for taking our dogs out to the event, and to Sigma Chi for hosting the adoption event at Railyard this weekend! Thank you both for supporting SMRAS and helping our pups get out into the community. 🐾

03/11/2026

UPDATE: ADOPTED!

🐶 Meet Max! 🐕
Max is truly an adventurous pup! He does best in an active household with a large yard. He is quite the smartypants and sits on command, but he will test to see if you will give him a treat without sitting! He can be a bit jumpy as he is very active and excited, but he listens well to correction. Sometimes Max has a bit of anxiety, so certain restraints may startle him, but with patience, he is one happy pup. If there are any other dogs in your household, Max may need some time to adjust. Before adoption, we recommend scheduling a meet and greet with Max at the animal shelter! 🐾💗

Find him at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter !
📍750 River Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
☎️ (512) 805-2650
🕐 Hours of Operation:
Sunday: 12–5 PM
Monday: 12–5 PM
Tuesday: 12–7 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12–7 PM
Friday: 12–5 PM
Saturday: 12–7 PM


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🐶 ¡Conoce a Max! 🐕
¡Max es un cachorro realmente aventurero! Se adapta mejor a un hogar activo con un jardín grande. Es muy inteligente y se sienta cuando se le ordena, ¡pero pondrá a prueba si le darás una golosina sin sentarse! Puede ser un poco nervioso, ya que es muy activo y excitable, pero escucha bien las correcciones. A veces Max tiene un poco de ansiedad, por lo que ciertas restricciones pueden asustarlo, pero con paciencia, es un cachorro feliz. Si hay otros perros en tu hogar, es posible que Max necesite algo de tiempo para adaptarse. Antes de la adopción, te recomendamos programar una reunión con Max en el refugio de animales. 🐾💗

¡Encuéntralo en el refugio regional de animales de San Marcos!
📍750 River Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
☎️ (512) 805-2650
🕐 Horario de apertura:
Domingo: 12-5 PM
Lunes: 12-5 PM
Martes: 12-7 PM
Miércoles: cerrado
Jueves: 12-7 PM
Viernes: 12-5 PM
Sábado: 12-7 PM

03/11/2026

🐈 Meet Sneakers! 😸
Sneakers is a gentle soul with movie-star looks. He came to the shelter through no fault of his own after his owner became too ill to care for him. Sneakers is FeLV positive, which means he would do best as an only cat or with other FeLV-positive friends, and he should live an indoor-only lifestyle to stay healthy. He loves cat treats, enjoys batting around balls, and gentle scratches. This handsome guy is just looking for a relaxing spot to land where he can unwind, snack, and enjoy the good life! 🐾💗

Find him at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter!
📍750 River Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
☎️ (512) 805-2650
🕐 Hours of Operation:
Sunday: 12–5 PM
Monday: 12–5 PM
Tuesday: 12–7 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12–7 PM
Friday: 12–5 PM
Saturday: 12–7 PM


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🐈 ¡Conoce a Sneakers! 😸
Sneakers es un gato de alma gentil y aspecto de estrella de cine. Llegó al refugio sin tener culpa alguna, después de que su dueño enfermara y no pudiera seguir cuidándolo. Sneakers es positivo en FeLV, lo que significa que lo mejor para él sería ser el único gato o estar con otros amigos positivos en FeLV, y debería vivir solo en interiores para mantenerse sano. Le encantan las golosinas para gatos, disfruta jugando con pelotas y que le acaricien suavemente. Este guapo chico solo busca un lugar tranquilo donde poder relajarse, comer y disfrutar de la buena vida. 🐾💗

¡Encuéntralo en el refugio regional de animales de San Marcos!
📍750 River Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
☎️ (512) 805-2650
🕐 Horario de apertura:
Domingo: 12-5 PM
Lunes: 12-5 PM
Martes: 12-7 PM
Miércoles: cerrado
Jueves: 12-7 PM
Viernes: 12-5 PM
Sábado: 12-7 PM

03/11/2026

📢 This Saturday, get your pets vaccinated and microchipped! While you're at it, get some free pet food on us. We are partnering up with Mini Vet Express Veterinary Clinic to provide low-cost vaccines, preventatives, and free food for your pets!

📅 Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2026
📍 Location: Centro Esperanza 2045 Spruce St. San Marcos, TX 78666
🕔 Time: 8:00 - 10:30 AM
🐾 Free dog and cat food while supplies last!
🔗 https://forms.gle/jtL2pwSNng6KYqq87
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📢 ¡Vacune y coloque un microchip a sus mascotas en nuestro evento! Y ya que está aquí, llévese comida para mascotas gratis por cuenta nuestra.

📅 Fecha: sábado, 14 de marzo de 2026.
📍 Lugar: Centro Esperanza, 2045 Spruce St., San Marcos, TX 78666.
🕔 Hora: de 8:00 a 10:30 AM
🐾 ¡Comida gratis para perros y gatos hasta agotar existencias!
🔗 https://forms.gle/dip9gEYA3TY5UDJ89

03/10/2026

These dogs need out of the shelter now, and your support could make the difference in giving them the second chance they deserve.

➡️ Click on each photo to learn more about their stories.

If you are able to adopt, foster through a rescue, or help share their stories, it could truly save a life.
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Estos perros necesitan salir del refugio ahora mismo, y tu apoyo podría marcar la diferencia para darles la segunda oportunidad que se merecen.

➡️ Haz clic en cada foto para conocer más sobre sus historias.

Si puedes adoptar, acoger a través de una organización de rescate o ayudar a compartir sus historias, podrías salvar una vida.

03/10/2026

📢 Do you or anyone you know need some assistance during times of an emergency event?

The state of Texas presents the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry program (STEAR). The STEAR program is a free registry that provides local emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the needs in their community.

🚨 Registering yourself or a family member in the STEAR registry DOES NOT guarantee that you will receive a specific service during an emergency.

Who Should Register?
✅ People with disabilities
✅ People who are medically fragile
✅ People with access and functional needs such as:
✅ Limited mobility
✅ Communication barriers
✅ People who require additional medical assistance during an emergency event
✅ People who require transportation assistance
✅ People who require personal care assistance

⚠️ The information will be kept in the system for 1 year. You should re-register after that time period.
If you move or no longer need assistance you can contact 2-1-1.

📲 To register you can either scan the QR code on the flyer or call 2-1-1
🔗https://loom.ly/yGHI43E
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📢 ¿Usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda en caso de emergencia?

El estado de Texas presenta el programa Registro de Asistencia de Emergencia del Estado de Texas (STEAR). El programa STEAR es un registro gratuito que proporciona a los planificadores locales de emergencias y a los servicios de emergencia información adicional sobre las necesidades de su comunidad.

🚨 Registrarse usted mismo o a un familiar en el registro STEAR NO garantiza que vaya a recibir un servicio específico durante una emergencia.

¿Quién debe registrarse?
✅ Personas con discapacidades.
✅ Personas con problemas de salud graves.
✅ Personas con necesidades funcionales y de acceso, tales como:
✅ Movilidad limitada.
✅ Barreras de comunicación.
✅ Personas que requieren asistencia médica adicional durante una emergencia.
✅ Personas que requieren asistencia para el transporte.
✅ Personas que requieren asistencia para el cuidado personal.

⚠️ La información se conservará en el sistema durante 1 año. Debe volver a registrarse después de ese período.
Si se muda o ya no necesita asistencia, puede comunicarse con el 2-1-1.

📲 Para registrarse, puede escanear el código QR del folleto o llamar al 2-1-1.

03/10/2026

🐾Preventative care saves lives and supports a healthier community for pets and people alike. Check out these trusted resources for affordable vaccines, mobile clinics, and more!

Dates, locations, and details vary by provider, so be sure to check each organization’s website for the most up-to-date information before attending.

Vanguard: https://loom.ly/e744DYU
PennyPaws: https://loom.ly/OYGm0r0
VIP Pet Vet Clinics: https://loom.ly/b6rNOxk
Tractor Supply San Marcos: https://loom.ly/slzwfqE
Tractor Supply Buda: https://loom.ly/a17xJM8
Tractor Supply Dripping Springs: https://loom.ly/ANrjiv8
Murdoch’s San Marcos: https://loom.ly/eKd6b-g
Pet Supplies Plus Buda: https://loom.ly/lhfoUwA
Kyle Animal Hospital: https://loom.ly/hdGWzJc
Petco Vetco Clinics Kyle: https://loom.ly/ZlNqE4M
Prevent A Litter of Central Texas (PALS): https://loom.ly/Ug05hWw
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🐾La atención preventive salva vidas y contribuye a una comunidad más saludable tanto para las mascotas como para las personas. Consulte estos recursos de confianza para obtener vacunas asequibles, clínicas móviles y mucho más!

Las fechas, los lugares y los detalles varían según el proveedor, así que asegúrese de consultar el sitio web de cada organización para obtener la información más actualizada antes de asistir.

Vanguard: https://loom.ly/e744DYU
PennyPaws: https://loom.ly/OYGm0r0
VIP Pet Vet Clinics: https://loom.ly/b6rNOxk
Tractor Supply San Marcos: https://loom.ly/slzwfqE
Tractor Supply Buda: https://loom.ly/a17xJM8
Tractor Supply Dripping Springs: https://loom.ly/ANrjiv8
Murdoch’s San Marcos: https://loom.ly/eKd6b-g
Pet Supplies Plus Buda: https://loom.ly/lhfoUwA
Kyle Animal Hospital: https://loom.ly/hdGWzJc
Petco Vetco Clinics Kyle: https://loom.ly/ZlNqE4M
Prevent A Litter of Central Texas (PALS): https://loom.ly/Ug05hWw