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Local grocery stores continue to be impacted by the ongoing winter weather and electrical outages. H-E-B’s San Marcos stores are scheduled to open at noon Wednesday and operate until 5 p.m.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Breaking News, News, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
County Judge Ruben Becerra and the mayors of San Marcos and Buda issued local disaster declarations over the weekend that are in effect for seven days or until the winter weather conditions no longer exist.
Hays County: What you need to know about travel, schools, cold weather resources
As winter weather conditions have worsened, Hays County officials are urging residents to stay off the roads, but provided tips and resources for those who cannot.
In a new release Sunday, Hays County Sheriff officials said they have been receiving reports of stranded motorists who cannot be reached by either fire, EMS, or deputies due to the hazardous roadways. Every effort is being made to reach the motorists but, in some cases, it may be impossible due to the ice on the roadway.
Resident who must drive due to extenuating circumstances and become stranded, Hays County dispatch will be asking the following questions:
Jane Hughson, mayor of San Marcos, signed a disaster declaration urging city residents to avoid traveling during the winter storm as it makes its way through the area and state.