In nearby Hays County, the first human case of West Nile virus for the 2026 mosquito season has been confirmed. This development comes as the number of mosquito pools testing positive for the virus increases. The total number of WNV-positive mosquito pools in Hays County is now eight, with a new detection in San Marcos.

Further information on this situation can be found through local news sources, such as WOAI News 4.