Austin's marijuana decriminalization ordinance overturned by appeals court

A Texas appeals court has temporarily struck down an ordinance to eliminate penalties for low-level marijuana possession in the city of Austin.

Mountain lion spotted in San Marcos

Officials in San Marcos are warning residents about a mountain lion spotted near a trail last week.

Kitten season: Fosters, donations needed for area shelters

It's kitten season, which means area animal shelters are in need of fosters and donations to help care for an influx of kittens over the next few months. Here's how you can help.

Appeals court overturns San Marcos' marijuana decriminalization ordinance

The Fifteenth Court of Appeals ruled that a 2022 ordinance violated state laws prohibiting local governments from adopting policies that will not fully enforce state drug laws.

San Marcos considers options to build new city hall

San Marcos is considering its options to build a new city hall, but one option means a dog park could be relocated.

Canyon Lake in Comal County at historically low levels

Canyon Lake in Comal County is at historically low levels, despite recent rainfall in Central Texas.

San Marcos man who recorded sexual assault sentenced to 17 years in prison

Cory Grado was found guilty of sexual assault and invasive visual recording. The evidence at trial showed Grado recorded himself sexually assaulting a victim.

Texas Measles outbreak 2025: 124 cases identified

A measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow. State health officials say the outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years.

Measles: Possible exposure in San Marcos leads to growing concerns

There are growing concerns about Central Texans who were possibly exposed to measles. Most recently, someone who tested positive for the virus spent time at Texas State University in San Marcos, New Braunfels, and San Antonio.

Measles: Hays County warns of possible exposure in San Marcos

People who were at Texas State University from approximately 3 to 7 p.m. and Twin Peaks Restaurant from 6 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2025 may be at risk of developing measles due to exposure.

San Marcos murder suspect arrested in Harris County after being shot at by law enforcement

A violent suspect has been caught after a murder in San Marcos and a police shooting near Houston. It took a joint effort by law enforcement in different parts of the state to get him in cuffs.

Texas State students help AG's office cold case unit through new internship

FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen caught up with the first interns to take part in the internship to help the Texas Attorney General's Office with cold cases.

1 rescued, 1 arrested in San Marcos hostage situation

Police said one person was rescued and another arrested during a hostage situation at a San Marcos apartment complex early Thursday morning.

Buc-ee's breaks ground on new travel center in San Marcos

Buc-ee’s, home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver, broke ground on its newest travel center in San Marcos.