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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Group of visitors placed on lockdown at Texas State University
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.
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.
Silver Alert discontinued for San Marcos man
Larry Gooch, 70, was last seen in the 1301 block of Wonder World Drive in San Marcos at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Volunteers needed for Great Texas River Clean Up in March
The annual event, which takes place on March 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., aims to pick up litter along all 90 miles of the San Marcos River.
Two arrested after two separate short police pursuits in San Marcos
San Marcos police say that two people were arrested after two separate short police pursuits on February 24.
Looking for Leakage: Texas State University develops digital threat assessment program
It's geared toward School Safety Assessment Teams that every school district is required to have
Texas State’s Nijal Pearson honored for 2,000th career point
Texas State's Nijal Pearson was honored for his 2,000th career point at the Bobcats recent game against Georgia Southern and the school's all-time scoring leader added to his total.
Former construction manager for City of San Marcos arrested for theft
According to City officials, 41-year-old Jason Pence was arrested on charges of theft by a public servant for more than $30,000 but less than $150,000.
Texas State fraternity suspended following attack on student
In a cell phone video, horrified bystanders can be heard screaming, pleading for the mob-style attack to end. The attack ends when the group leaves Panagiotopoulos unconscious on the street.
Two men face charges in New Braunfels, San Marcos for stealing SUVs from New Braunfels dealership
The investigation is ongoing and the New Braunfels Police Department says there may be additional arrests and/or charges.