SAN MARCOS, Texas — Greater than 1,000 members of the Hays County group turned out to assist the Well being Division (HCHD), which hosted its 3rd Annual Again-to-College Honest on Aug. 2, 2025, on the Election Heart, situated at 120 Stagecoach Path, San Marcos.
“Over time, attendance on the truthful has grown considerably, from 150 to 450, and now greater than 1,000 attendees. This overwhelming response highlights a robust and rising want for the providers and assets we provide,” stated Hays County Well being Division Director Matthew Gonzales. “The participation of quite a few distributors and donors displays the dedication of organizations inside our group to step up and meet these wants. We’re excited to proceed bettering and innovating how we ship this truthful, and the very important assist it gives, to raised serve our group.”
Households had been in a position to entry free providers, together with vaccinations, listening to and imaginative and prescient screenings, delivery certificates, and haircuts. On prime of these providers, the truthful additionally hosted enjoyable actions for the general public.
The county and its companions distributed the next ultimately weekend’s truthful:
· 300 backpacks with faculty provides
· 250 lunch baggage
· Greater than 200 books
· 36 haircuts
· Vaccinations for 50 kids
· 362 bins of diapers
· 110 booster seats
· 15 listening to screenings
· 500 paletas
· 400 scorching canines
The occasion wouldn’t have been potential with out the county’s group sponsors, together with Precinct 2 Commissioner Dr. Michelle Cohen, who stated, “It was an honor to be a part of the threerd Annual Again-to-College Honest. I’m proud to assist occasions like this that deliver our group collectively and supply actual assist to Hays County households. From the devoted volunteers to the unbelievable providers provided, it was a robust reminder of what we are able to accomplish after we come collectively.”
Hays County Decide Ruben Becerra added, “Because of the arduous work of our county Well being Division, this yr’s Again-to-College Honest was greater than only a success — it was a reminder of what we are able to accomplish after we come collectively to place our children and group first. From free well being screenings to highschool provides, each element mirrored a deep dedication to the well-being and way forward for our kids.”
The well being division clinic is open Tuesday by Friday, from 8 a.m. to midday and 1 to five p.m. On Mondays, the clinic operates from 8 a.m. to six p.m. Whereas walk-ins are welcome, appointments are most popular. To schedule an appointment, name the Well being Division at 512-393-5520.
For extra info on the Again-To-College Honest and future occasions, go to the Hays County Well being Division’s Fb web page, https://www.fb.com/HaysCountyLocalHealthDepartment/ or contact Group Outreach Specialist Kate Esqueda at
Kate.Esqueda@hayscountytx.gov.