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Latest news from the City of San Marcos in Hays County, Texas.

Attempted robbery results in high-speed police chase in San Marcos

Attempted robbery results in high-speed police chase in San Marcos

Two women turned an aggravated robbery into a police chase on I-35 in San Marcos on Thursday morning, says the San Marcos Police Department.

January 7, 2022 5:31pm CST
San Marcos could become next Texas city to decriminalize marijuana

San Marcos could become next Texas city to decriminalize marijuana

In order to qualify for the November ballot, 10% of registered voters in San Marcos must sign the petition within 180 days.

January 4, 2022 9:58pm CST
Texas State temporarily moves spring classes online because of COVID

Texas State temporarily moves spring classes online because of COVID

Face-to-face instruction for all Texas State University courses will resume on January 31, 2022, according to President Denise M. Trauth. No classes are being canceled.

January 3, 2022 6:19pm CST
Family loses home to fire in San Marcos days before Christmas

Family loses home to fire in San Marcos days before Christmas

A San Marcos family is homeless after a fire burnt their home down just days before Christmas, but the community has rallied behind them to help.

December 22, 2021 10:46pm CST
Vigil for missing Texas State student Jason Landry in Houston area

Vigil for missing Texas State student Jason Landry in Houston area

It's been one year since 21-year-old Jason Landry vanished on his drive home from San Marcos.

December 15, 2021 8:13am CST
25-year-old, 17-year-old arrested for murdering 19-year-old in San Marcos

25-year-old, 17-year-old arrested for murdering 19-year-old in San Marcos

Michael Brandon Torres, 25, and Lukas Javier Perez, 17, are allegedly responsible for the murder of 19-year-old Lavonte Craig Benford in San Marcos.

December 8, 2021 4:17pm CST
Police investigating deadly shooting of 19-year-old in San Marcos

Police investigating deadly shooting of 19-year-old in San Marcos

The Travis County Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to confirm the cause of death. Anyone with information that can help with the investigation should contact police.

November 29, 2021 8:10pm CST
911 transcripts filed in updated lawsuit reveal San Marcos police refused to send escort to Biden bus

911 transcripts filed in updated lawsuit reveal San Marcos police refused to send escort to Biden bus

The highway confrontation between a Biden bus and Trump supporters made national news in the final days of the heated 2020 presidential campaign.

October 31, 2021 4:54pm CDT
San Marcos Activity Center closed indefinitely due to water damage

San Marcos Activity Center closed indefinitely due to water damage

Customers with items remaining in their lockers are asked to contact the San Marcos Activity Center for assistance retrieving belongings.

October 29, 2021 3:27pm CDT
San Marcos man sentenced to life without parole for infant's murder

San Marcos man sentenced to life without parole for infant's murder

The Hays County DA's office says that trial evidence showed Williams and his wife called 911 claiming their 20-month-old son was discovered not breathing after a nap.

October 22, 2021 4:18pm CDT
Texas State's ALERRT Center to receive $9.8M award from DOJ

Texas State's ALERRT Center to receive $9.8M award from DOJ

The award will help the ALERRT Center expand multi-disciplinary, scenario-based active shooter training for roughly 17,000 more first responders.

October 22, 2021 1:59pm CDT
Survivors of San Marcos high water rescue thankful for first responders

Survivors of San Marcos high water rescue thankful for first responders

Bodycam footage from STARFlight shows first responders rescuing people from the Blanco River in San Marcos.

October 15, 2021 8:35pm CDT
Situation prompts increased police presence at Texas State University

Situation prompts increased police presence at Texas State University

Few details are known at this time but the university says there are no active threats and that the increased presence was “due to an ongoing student disciplinary situation.”

October 12, 2021 11:49am CDT
City of San Marcos set to discuss homeless issue Tuesday

City of San Marcos set to discuss homeless issue Tuesday

The city of San Marcos is set to discuss camping within city limits, panhandling, and the direction of police enforcement during city council.

September 20, 2021 10:58pm CDT
Get a free COVID-19 shot under Friday night lights in Hays County

Get a free COVID-19 shot under Friday night lights in Hays County

COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held at upcoming San Marcos High home football games at Toyota Rattler Stadium.

September 15, 2021 10:23pm CDT
Search for suspect who robbed Stripes gas station in San Marcos

Search for suspect who robbed Stripes gas station in San Marcos

The suspect pointed the weapon at several employees at the Stripes gas station near Aquarena Springs Drive in San Marcos and demanded money

September 15, 2021 11:58am CDT
San Marcos group announces effort to decriminalize marijuana

San Marcos group announces effort to decriminalize marijuana

The group will start collecting signatures in January to petition for the proposition to be added to next November’s ballot.

September 10, 2021 9:37pm CDT
Texas State sets record for freshman enrollment for fall 2021

Texas State sets record for freshman enrollment for fall 2021

Texas State says it enrolled the largest number of new undergraduate and graduate students for the fall 2021 semester.

September 3, 2021 6:28pm CDT
Legal battle intensifies as districts start school with mask mandates

Legal battle intensifies as districts start school with mask mandates

Districts in Manor and San Marcos are requiring students and staff to wear masks, joining other districts across Central Texas, but court challenges over the mandates remain.

August 23, 2021 8:24am CDT
President of Texas State University announces retirement

President of Texas State University announces retirement

After nearly 20 years in the position, the president of Texas State University announced Friday she will be retiring in May of 2022.

August 20, 2021 11:57am CDT
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