Texas State to resume in-person learning July 6
Summer I classes (June 1-July 1) will continue to be delivered remotely.
Woman steals pickup and leads police on pursuit from San Antonio to New Braunfels
According to NBPD, officers shot a single foam round from a 40mm rifle, causing Rachel Vaqerua to surrender without further incident or injury.
Some San Marcos businesses to reopen starting May 1
Any business needing to determine its occupancy limit may contact the San Marcos Fire Department Prevention Division and the city says an inspector will respond to your location and calculate the allowed occupancy.
Texas State University expands Bobcat Promise program in response to COVID-19
Bobcat Promise is now designed to increase access for Texas students with a family adjusted gross income (AGI) that does not exceed $50,000 annually. Previously, the upper AGI limit was set at $35,000.
Fundraiser held for San Marcos Police Officer Paul Beller
Beller is currently recovering at a rehabilitation center in Houston after he was hit by a car on I-35 on March 23 when he responded to a report of lumber in the road.
Family remembers fallen San Marcos Police Officer
They say their brother was so much more than just a fun guy and agree he was their family's protector so it came to no surprise when he became a San Marcos Police Officer.
San Marcos police provide update on wounded officers
According to the department, both Officers Justin Mueller and Franco Stewart have made progress since they were injured in a shooting that wounded both officers and killed fellow officer Justin Putnam.
Texas State launches Bobcat Cares Program to provide $30M in student assistance
The CARES allocation will help Texas State students deal with the financial burden caused by the COVID-19 crisis and assist with the costs of attending college by providing money directly to them.
San Marcos passes cite-and-release ordinance for some low-level crimes
On Tuesday, San Marcos City Council finally made a decision, passing a cite-and-release ordinance 4-3.
Hays County Commissioners Court votes to rescind road permits for Permian Highway Pipeline
The motion requires the permits to be rescinded until Kinder Morgan complies with the Texas Railroad Commission’s Notice of Violation for the damage done in Blanco County and provides a plan to prevent further impact to ground and surface water.
Oscar-nominated actress Shirley Knight dies at 83 in San Marcos
Knight passed away Wednesday at her daughter’s home in San Marcos, according to her daughter Kaitlin Hopkins.
San Marcos parks to remain closed until further notice
People violating this parks closure order are subject to a fine of up to $1,000 and possible arrest on charges of criminal trespass if a person refuses to leave after being warned to do so by a peace officer.
San Marcos community mourns officer killed in ambush shooting
Officer Putnam's cruiser, parked in front of San Marcos City Hall, attracted several people throughout the day.
Fallen San Marcos PD officer makes final trip home, public invited to pay respects along route
Officer Justin Putnam was killed when he and two other officers were ambushed by a suspect with a rifle on April 18 when responding to a domestic dispute call.
100 Club of Central Texas activates funds in response to San Marcos ambush shooting
The club has activated both the Survivor and Critically Injured funds for officers Justin Mueller, Justin Putnam and Franco Stewart.
San Marcos police officers, suspect identified in ambush shooting
On April 18, officers from the San Marcos Police Department responded to a domestic dispute call when they were ambushed by a suspect with a rifle. One of the officers was killed and two others were injured, according to the city.
San Marcos: One officer dead, two others injured after being ambushed by suspect with rifle
One of the officers was fatally shot. Another two officers have also been injured and were transported to Ascension Seton Hays in Kyle where they have undergone surgery.
San Marcos Regional Airport to receive $157K in disaster relief from FAA
The CARES Act includes $10 billion in funds to be awarded to airports for the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and from that $157,000 will be allocated to the San Marcos Regional Airport.
City of San Marcos announces new transit changes due to COVID-19
The city says its transit system "The Bus" will be adjusting its operating hours to 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, April 13.
Couple arrested after stealing artifacts from Native American gravesite in Hays County
While en route to jail, the man said he believed he had the coronavirus. He leaned forward against the partition and aggressively coughed toward the officers.