An excellent excuse to eat another good meal after Christmas! On Tuesday, December 27, the Hays County Sheriff's Office hosts its first blood drive in coordination with The Blood Center of Central Texas.  The Holiday Heroes Blood Drive will be in the HEB-Dripping Springs parking lot on Tuesday, December 27, from 10am - 2pm. All donated blood from the blood drive will go to hospitals that service the citizens of Hays County, to include Central Texas Medical Center, Seton Medical Center Hays, St. David’s, Brackenridge, and Dell Children’s.

Donors may do a “walk-in” donation, or may schedule their appointments on line by clicking here. If you have any questions about donating blood, please contact The Blood Center at (512) 206-1266 or visit their Web site at www.inyourhandsonline.org.

Donors are reminded to "eat a full meal before donating and don't forget to bring your photo ID." 

Other locations in Hays County on Tuesday, December 27, from 10am - 2pm, include the parking lot of the Courthouse in San Marcos and the parking lot of the Cabela's in Buda. You can also donate at the Hays County Sheriff's Office, Training Room, Wednesday, December 28, 3pm - 7pm.