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.
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.
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.
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.
The highway confrontation between a Biden bus and Trump supporters made national news in the final days of the heated 2020 presidential campaign.
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.
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.
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.
The award will help the ALERRT Center expand multi-disciplinary, scenario-based active shooter training for roughly 17,000 more 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.
Bodycam footage from STARFlight shows first responders rescuing people from the Blanco River in San Marcos.
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.”
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.”
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.
The city of San Marcos is set to discuss camping within city limits, panhandling, and the direction of police enforcement during city council.
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.
COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held at upcoming San Marcos High home football games at Toyota Rattler Stadium.
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
The suspect pointed the weapon at several employees at the Stripes gas station near Aquarena Springs Drive in San Marcos and demanded money
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.
The group will start collecting signatures in January to petition for the proposition to be added to next November’s ballot.
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.
Texas State says it enrolled the largest number of new undergraduate and graduate students for the fall 2021 semester.
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.
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.
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.
After nearly 20 years in the position, the president of Texas State University announced Friday she will be retiring in May of 2022.
San Marcos man sentenced to 80 years on child pornography charges
While pronouncing the sentence, Judge Tibbe emphasized the child pornography’s heinous and deviant nature.
While pronouncing the sentence, Judge Tibbe emphasized the child pornography’s heinous and deviant nature.
Suspect detained following incident at hotel near downtown San Marcos
SMPD says the incident occured at a hotel on the southbound I-35 service road between East Hopkins Street and Rio Vista Street.
SMPD says the incident occured at a hotel on the southbound I-35 service road between East Hopkins Street and Rio Vista Street.
City of San Marcos to vote on resuming utility disconnections
San Marcos City Council will soon vote on the date to continue utility disconnections and late fees that were postponed back in March 2020.
San Marcos City Council will soon vote on the date to continue utility disconnections and late fees that were postponed back in March 2020.
Police in San Marcos searching for aggravated assault suspect
Anyone who sees Trine Pastrano or has information about his location should contact their local law enforcement agency.
Anyone who sees Trine Pastrano or has information about his location should contact their local law enforcement agency.
Tubing business sees massive increase following COVID-19 pandemic
The Lions Club Tube Rental feels people missed floating the river because it was one of the many activities shut down last year due to COVID-19.
The Lions Club Tube Rental feels people missed floating the river because it was one of the many activities shut down last year due to COVID-19.


















