Suspect arrested for hit-and-run that killed a Texas State student

The suspect in a hit-and-run crash in San Marcos that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old Texas State student has been arrested.

City of San Marcos offering home improvement kits, free of charge

The City of San Marcos wants to help residents by offering curb painting, fence staining, tree trimming, and power washing kits on loan, free of charge.

Suspect from Hays County Most Wanted List arrested in San Marcos

Robert Bernal was arrested in San Marcos on a warrant for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, according to the Hays County Sheriff's Office.

San Marcos police officers will not face charges for fatal shooting

An internal investigation also concluded the officers’ actions followed departmental policy, according to the San Marcos Police Department (SMPD).

Celebratory MLK Jr Day events happening around the Austin area

Several organizations and cities around the Austin area are holding celebratory events for Martin Luther King, Jr Day.

San Marcos police release new photos of box truck involved in fatal crash

SMPD has released new surveillance photos of a box truck which was involved in the Jan. 3 fatal crash that killed 18-year-old Iliana Velez of Houston.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.