Oak Grove Fire: Residents forced to evacuate as crews battle wildfire
One of several residents forced to evacuate due to the raging wildfire in San Marcos says, "It's life what am I supposed to do, you know, I don't want to burn up."
One of several residents forced to evacuate due to the raging wildfire in San Marcos says, "It's life what am I supposed to do, you know, I don't want to burn up."
Mail theft at Central Texas nonprofit, apartment complex
From Round Rock to San Marcos, mail theft is becoming a rampant problem in Central Texas.
From Round Rock to San Marcos, mail theft is becoming a rampant problem in Central Texas.
Mail thief steals 16 packages; police seek help identifying suspect
Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a man who broke into a locked mailroom and stole 16 packages.
Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a man who broke into a locked mailroom and stole 16 packages.
Water pipe leaks at San Marcos parks during Stage 3 drought
The City of San Marcos is asking everyone to bring their own water to city park during the Stage 3 drought response.
The City of San Marcos is asking everyone to bring their own water to city park during the Stage 3 drought response.
Scammers posing as law enforcement in Hays County: police
Hays County law enforcement is warning about reported phone scams where scammers are calling about pending arrest warrants and asking for payment with a gift card or bitcoin.
Hays County law enforcement is warning about reported phone scams where scammers are calling about pending arrest warrants and asking for payment with a gift card or bitcoin.
San Marcos opens cooling centers amid record-breaking heat
The City of San Marcos is opening a cooling center this week to help people through the triple-digit hot streak.
The City of San Marcos is opening a cooling center this week to help people through the triple-digit hot streak.
City of San Marcos federally sanctioned for failure to preserve 'Trump Train' documents
U.S. District Judge Mark Lane concluded in his June 29 order that the City of San Marcos "failed miserably" to preserve information they were obligated to retain.
U.S. District Judge Mark Lane concluded in his June 29 order that the City of San Marcos "failed miserably" to preserve information they were obligated to retain.
San Marcos in Stage 3 drought restrictions
Stage 3 drought restrictions went in place Sunday, July 2, says the city of San Marcos.
Stage 3 drought restrictions went in place Sunday, July 2, says the city of San Marcos.
Arrest made in deadly 2018 Iconic Village fire in San Marcos
Officials say an arrest has been made almost five years after an apartment fire in San Marcos killed five people.
Officials say an arrest has been made almost five years after an apartment fire in San Marcos killed five people.
Hays County jury returns guilty verdict in first fentanyl case
A Hays County jury found a man guilty of possession of fentanyl. This was the county's first fentanyl case.
A Hays County jury found a man guilty of possession of fentanyl. This was the county's first fentanyl case.
Cedar Park, other cities encourage online buyers to use police stations for safe transactions
The SafeTrade program launched in 2015 in response to transactions initiated on classified sites that have gone awry.
The SafeTrade program launched in 2015 in response to transactions initiated on classified sites that have gone awry.
San Marcos police show off drone program, explain how it caught car theft suspects
San Marcos police say their drone program helps with a lot of things like missing persons searches, finding suspects, SWAT calls, and crime scene reconstruction.
San Marcos police say their drone program helps with a lot of things like missing persons searches, finding suspects, SWAT calls, and crime scene reconstruction.
San Marcos police looking for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run
Police say a pedestrian was struck was by two separate vehicles, and neither driver stopped to render aid. The pedestrian died at the scene.
Police say a pedestrian was struck was by two separate vehicles, and neither driver stopped to render aid. The pedestrian died at the scene.
Hays County paramedics, EMTs, vote to unionize
In a historic vote on June 2, EMS workers in Hays County won union recognition.
In a historic vote on June 2, EMS workers in Hays County won union recognition.
Man arrested in connection with shooting in San Marcos
Two people were struck by ricocheting bullets in the shooting and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Two people were struck by ricocheting bullets in the shooting and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Texas State student shot, killed through wall while sleeping; convicted shooter receives 90 days sentence
Austin Salyer’s neighbor claimed he accidentally fired his gun while modifying it. He turned himself in, but wasn’t arrested.
Austin Salyer’s neighbor claimed he accidentally fired his gun while modifying it. He turned himself in, but wasn’t arrested.
Central Texas voters approve almost $4B in school bonds
Seventeen Central Texas school districts called bond elections for May, collectively totaling just under $4.193 billion. However, voters have approved just over $3.964 billion so far.
Seventeen Central Texas school districts called bond elections for May, collectively totaling just under $4.193 billion. However, voters have approved just over $3.964 billion so far.
Grand jury clears officers involved in deadly shooting of former San Marcos police officer
A Hays County Grand Jury concluded its review of the Dec. 25, 2022, shooting incident in which San Marcos police officers shot and killed a former officer.
A Hays County Grand Jury concluded its review of the Dec. 25, 2022, shooting incident in which San Marcos police officers shot and killed a former officer.
Man involved in 2020 officer-involved shooting receives 2 life sentences
Jeffrey Alan Scott Jr. was convicted of attempted capital murder and aggravated assault of a public servant last week and agreed to accept the two life sentences, says the Hays County Criminal District Attorney's office.
Jeffrey Alan Scott Jr. was convicted of attempted capital murder and aggravated assault of a public servant last week and agreed to accept the two life sentences, says the Hays County Criminal District Attorney's office.
Texas company develops bullet-resistant glass for use at schools
C-Bond Systems is manufacturing protective windows using nanotechnology engineering. The company demonstrated their windows in San Marcos.
C-Bond Systems is manufacturing protective windows using nanotechnology engineering. The company demonstrated their windows in San Marcos.