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. 

San Marcos riverfront parks reopen

For the past two months, the parks in San Marcos have been closed in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

Hays County completes COVID-19 testing at nursing home facilities

The task force, made of 18 testing and eight support personnel, has set up a system allowing them to test up to 100 people an hour at facilities in Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Kyle and San Marcos.

Police: San Marcos hit-and-run suspect turns himself in

SMPD says the arrest was only possible after a citizen recognized the red Chevrolet truck involved in the crash. 

City of San Marcos to reopen riverfront parks May 22

Individuals may utilize the river for active recreation such as tubing, kayaking, canoeing, or swimming. Dog walking and exercising is permitted on park trails open to the public.

Texas Rangers identify man who killed San Marcos police officer, injured two others

The Rangers say Jose Alfredo Perez DeLaCruz, 46, was the person who shot and killed Officer Justin Putnam and wounded officers Franco Stewart and Justin Mueller on the evening of April 18.

San Marcos Police Officer returns home after recovering from gunshot wound

According to the City of San Marcos, Officer Franco Stewart was released from physical therapy following a gunshot wound he sustained when he was ambushed during a domestic dispute call. 

Local malls open up for business, but with safety protocols

You'll start to see many businesses around Austin begin to open, with precautions. But if you ask the city council, they have a different opinion.

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.