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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HCSO warns of scam using "pending arrest warrants"
According to police, people around the county are receiving calls from a scammer saying they must pay a fine or fee to clear a pending arrest warrant.
According to police, people around the county are receiving calls from a scammer saying they must pay a fine or fee to clear a pending arrest warrant.
SWAT takes sleeping gang member into custody after vehicle catches fire
Derek Arredondo, 32, faces warrants for felon in possession of a firearm and unlawful carry of a weapon.
Derek Arredondo, 32, faces warrants for felon in possession of a firearm and unlawful carry of a weapon.
City of San Marcos creates COVID-19 dashboard
The site is designed to provide the public with a current count and other statistics related to COVID-19 cases in Hays County in near real-time.
The site is designed to provide the public with a current count and other statistics related to COVID-19 cases in Hays County in near real-time.
Donation account set up for SMPD officer hit by car
The police officer that was struck by the vehicle has not been identified at this time.
The police officer that was struck by the vehicle has not been identified at this time.
Hays County officials report seventh positive coronavirus case
According to a press release from the county, the adult subject was on the campus of San Marcos High School on March 12 but was not showing any symptoms at the time. He later developed a fever and tested positive for the virus. San Marcos CISD has sent notifications to its students and faculty.
According to a press release from the county, the adult subject was on the campus of San Marcos High School on March 12 but was not showing any symptoms at the time. He later developed a fever and tested positive for the virus. San Marcos CISD has sent notifications to its students and faculty.
San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter needs fosters, adopters
Despite being closed to the public, the shelter, which serves all of Hays County, still has an abundance of cats and dogs needing permanent or foster homes, says a release from Hays County.
Despite being closed to the public, the shelter, which serves all of Hays County, still has an abundance of cats and dogs needing permanent or foster homes, says a release from Hays County.
San Marcos CISD provides update on meals, online learning, school calendar
The district has suspended normal operations through April 5 but says it is planning in case the suspension has to be extended.
The district has suspended normal operations through April 5 but says it is planning in case the suspension has to be extended.
Search for armed suspect who stole purses in Texas State dining hall
Anyone with information is asked to call the Texas State University Police Department at 512-245-2805.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Texas State University Police Department at 512-245-2805.
Thousands sign petition for Texas State to hold classes online after spring break
Currently, nine Texas State students and one teacher are self-quarantining following study abroad experiences.
Currently, nine Texas State students and one teacher are self-quarantining following study abroad experiences.
Group of visitors placed on lockdown at Texas State University
There is no danger to the public, according to Texas State UPD.
There is no danger to the public, according to Texas State UPD.
Hays County Government Center not evacuated over coronavirus despite rumors
To date, the Hays County Sheriff's Office says there have been no cases of coronavirus in Hays County, and no one has required testing for it.
To date, the Hays County Sheriff's Office says there have been no cases of coronavirus in Hays County, and no one has required testing for it.
San Marcos police searching for driver in deadly hit-and-run
Police in San Marcos are searching for the driver in a hit-and-run incident that left one man dead.
Police in San Marcos are searching for the driver in a hit-and-run incident that left one man dead.