Suspect in San Marcos arrested for aggravated assault, evading arrest

A suspect in San Marcos has been arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Evading Arrest, and Tampering with Evidence.

SMPD arrests man who stole vehicle, led officers on chase

The San Marcos Police Department says it has arrested 22-year-old Jacob Anthony Fuentes for driving a stolen vehicle and for several other charges stemming from the incident.

Texas State triples available scholarship funding for fall 2021

Beginning next fall, approximately $15.9 million will be available for freshman assured scholarships, a $10.5 million increase over fall 2020.

San Marcos Animal Shelter hopes to match 120 pets to fur-ever homes

The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is offering a holiday adoption special of $20 for all adoption-ready pets through Dec. 22.

SpaceX launch carries Texas State experiment to International Space Station

The experiment will study the effect of spaceflight on the formation of multi-species, biofilm-forming bacterial communities, their ability to corrode stainless steel surfaces, and the effectiveness of disinfectants to clear these biofilms.

San Marcos police looking for suspect in gas station robbery

SMPD says that on Nov. 29 just before 12:30 a.m., a man entered the Sunoco gas station off Hwy 80 wielding what appeared to be a stainless-steel lug wrench.

2 arrested, search for others after Texas State football player killed

Police in San Marcos are searching for two people and have arrested two others after a Texas State University football player was shot and killed.

City of San Marcos reminding area residents about utility, rent assistance

Rent or mortgage and utility assistance options are available for San Marcos area residents needing help due to the COVID-19 pandemic, says the City.

San Marcos police looking for suspect in home invasion

A victim and a witness described the suspect as a black male approximately 6'2" wearing all black clothing with a black ski mask. 

Activists ask new SMPD chief to commit to cite-and-release

After activists spent months fighting for it, San Marcos became the first Texas city to require by law that cite and release be used for certain offenses.

San Marcos police respond to two shooting incidents, one arrest made

Police responded to two shooting incidents and one person was arrested in connection to one of the incidents but police are still looking for the suspect in the other incident.

Citywide boil water notice in San Marcos rescinded

According to the city, water testing has confirmed no bacteria contamination is present and the water is safe for consumption without boiling. 

Seguin man arrested for stabbing man over child custody exchange

According to police, the incident began over a child custody exchange between Luna, his child’s mother, and the stabbing victim, her new boyfriend.

New research IDs prescription stimulant misuse motivation by age group

New research conducted in part at Texas State shows that abuse of prescription stimulant medication by adolescents and young adults is driven by different motivations.

Cedar Park man arrested for aggravated assault in San Marcos

Callers reported that four men were kicked out of Mayloo's due to their level of intoxication, and one became upset and brandished a gun at the door staff.

Woman arrested for human trafficking in San Marcos

Deputies learned several workers were living at the Riverbend Spa in San Marcos and performing sexual acts for money.