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.”

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

City of San Marcos invites public to library dedication ceremony

The City of San Marcos will hold a dedication ceremony for the remodel of the San Marcos Public Library and invites the public for tours of the building.

Slain San Marcos police officer honored at funeral 1 year after death

Officer Putnam was ambushed responding to a domestic violence call on April 18, 2020, along with Officers Justin Mueller and Franco Stewart.

Body of man missing since May 10 found

The body of missing 21-year-old Harper Garlitos was found earlier this week by Texas Search and Rescue team members.

Fallen San Marcos officer to receive full honors public funeral

The public service for Officer Justin Putnam will start at 10 a.m. on June 3 at the Shoreline Church on Burnet Road in Austin.

Family, investigators push for geofence warrant in Jason Landry case

It's been 150 days since Texas State University student Jason Landry went missing while driving home to see his family for Christmas last year.

Texas State announces emergency student assistance for summer, fall

A total of $23 million will be available to eligible students this summer and fall through Texas State's Bobcat Cares program.