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.

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.

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.

San Antonio man dies in San Marcos crash

A witness reported a Dodge pickup truck had changed lanes to avoid another vehicle when it crashed into the back of the semi-trailer.

San Marcos holds benefit for officers shot, wounded in line of duty

In April, three officers were responding to a family violence call. The officers were ambushed and Officer Putnam was shot and killed. Officers Mueller and Stewart were critically wounded.

Texas State among top institutions worldwide for social impact

The university made it onto the Times Higher Education(THE) University Impact Rankings for a second consecutive year. 

San Marcos police searching for suspect in deadly hit-and-run crash

The crash happened in the 1600 block of Post Road on Monday, June 1 at around 10 p.m. The person killed has been identified as 41-year-old Dwight Garrett Thomas.

Suspects identified in San Marcos shooting

According to police, the two victims said they were attacked by multiple armed assailants in an attempted robbery at the victim's apartment.

Police: Two dead in rollover accident, nine total ejected from SUV including five children

According to witnesses, a white 2002 Ford Explorer left IH35 and flipped multiple times which resulted in the ejection of nine out of the ten occupants. Only the driver was is suspected to have been wearing a seatbelt.