Central Texas county confirms year's first case of West Nile Virus


Hays County, located north of San Antonio, on Wednesday confirmed its first human case of the potentially deadly West Nile virus for the 2025 season. The Hays County Health Department – which encompasses cities including San Marcos, Wimberley and Buda — said in a press release that officials confirmed the case Tuesday. The department didn’t reveal the person’s identity for privacy reasons.