Texas State Athletics outlines health and safety measure for Bobcat Stadium
These following procedures will be in place for all Bobcat fans attending games at Bobcat Stadium.
Dozens of San Marcos teachers ask school board for work from home option this fall
The proposed exceptions would allow teachers to work from home if they have underlying health conditions, live with someone with those conditions, are pregnant or have an infant at home, or have children under 12 years old.
70-year-old woman killed in overnight crash in San Marcos
This is the 12th traffic fatality in San Marcos in 2020.
San Marcos economy relies heavily on college students’ return
With the university closed, business in the city is at a crawl.
SMPD: Sunset Acres neighborhood is safe, residents are free to leave their homes
Residents are free to leave their homes.
Public Survey: City of San Marcos asking for input during search for police chief
The deadline for filling out the survey is Friday, July 31.
Texas Rangers investigating shooting involving DPS trooper in San Marcos
The incident happened on July 15 at a 7-Eleven on Wonder World Drive at I-35.
San Marcos COVID-19 test site moved to Rattler Stadium
The event offers walk-up testing only, so drivers must be prepared to park and exit vehicles for testing.
San Marcos entering Stage 1 drought restrictions
The restrictions come as a response to dropping aquifer levels.
103-year-old Georgetown man makes world record qualifying tandem skydiving jump
If the record is made official, Baschke would beat the current record holder, Verdun Hayes, who made his jump in May 2017 in the United Kingdom when he was 101 years and 38 days.
Texas State to extend online classes through second summer session
The university says the decision is due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Hays and Williamson counties.
San Marcos man attacked by swarm of bees, stung an estimated 300 times
In an effort to escape the bees he doused himself in gasoline, ran into his truck, and into his neighbor's yard to use the hose -- all to no avail.
Abbott closes tubing, rafting businesses in Texas
The spike in COVID-19 cases in central Texas was enough to not only stop tubing but also from going to river parks in the city in general.
San Marcos to expand transit services starting July 6, masks and distancing required now
The city says new safety measures are in place and will be required indefinitely to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman arrested for early June fatal hit-and-run in San Marcos
The city of San Marcos says that thanks to citizen tips, the San Marcos Police Department was able to identify Hurtado as the driver involved in the hit-and-run death of 41-year-old Dwight Garrett Thomas.
COVID-19 testing site in San Marcos tests over 700, more tests scheduled
Additional free testing opportunities will be available throughout Hays County this week.
Driver killed after his truck was struck by train in San Marcos
Witnesses report that that train crossing arms were down when the truck went to through the railroad crossing.
Texas State lands $280K federal grant to study the use of drones to locate human remains
Texas State says the grant addresses the difficulty of finding bodies in potentially large search areas.
Fourth of July firework shows across Central Texas in question due to COVID-19
Several local fireworks shows are still being scheduled, but to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 many daytime events are being scaled back or canceled.
Free COVID-19 testing scheduled in San Marcos on June 14 & 20
Appointments are not required to be tested, but anyone wanting to pre-register can call 512-883-2400 or go online.