I doubt that this is playing a factor, but San Marcos is in Hays County and Covid is relatively strong in the area.

Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,596 (72,731 total cases)
--- 18.5% more cases per 100k residents than Texas


#24. Hays County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 62.5% (143,920 fully vaccinated)
--- 1.5% higher vaccination rate than Texas
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 231 (532 total deaths)
--- 24.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Texas
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,596 (72,731 total cases)
--- 18.5% more cases per 100k residents than Texas