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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Hays County paramedics, EMTs, vote to unionize
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas school district staff member charged with improper relationship with student
Police say the relationship between the student and the former San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District staff member started via text and Snapchat in November 2022.
San Marcos residents adamant for police accountability as city negotiates new police contract
San Marcos residents and local activists with Mano Amiga have proposed five reforms to the San Marcos Police Contract base on how prior incidents involving San Marcos officers have been handled.
VIDEO: San Marcos car thief nearly runs over 6 pedestrians
Surveillance video shows a white car plow through two intersections, almost hitting two people at the first one, and four at the next one.
Hays County first responders utilizing new technology for safer, faster response
First responders in Kyle are implementing a new technology that is increasing their safety, and the safety of those they're responding to.
San Marcos man reaches plea deal for setting fire to Austin Synagogue
Frank Sechriest pleaded guilty to both arson and a federal hate crime charge.
Hays County looking for two suspects in vehicle burglary
Investigators say one suspect broke into the vehicle while the other acted as a lookout at a San Marcos apartment complex.
Group steals around $6K in merchandise from San Marcos Ulta: police
This same group is suspected of committing a similar crime in other stores, including New Braunfels, says San Marcos police.
Negotiations continue in San Marcos over meet and confer agreement between city, police
Community members and activists are pushing for reforms within the city's agreement with San Marcos police.