Woman killed in crash is 15th auto fatality in San Marcos in 2020

Officials have identified the woman killed in a crash over the weekend. 30-year-old Ashley Lynn Minar is the 15th auto fatality in San Marcos in 2020.

19-year-old Texas A&M-San Antonio student murdered protecting sister 

He was just getting home when he heard the commotion and saw his sister being held at gunpoint and ran across the street to break things up. That’s when a 15-year-old fatally shot him.

15-year-old arrested in connection with drug-related homicide in Kyle

The 15-year-old is facing multiple charges, including murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, tampering with evidence, deadly conduct, unlawful carry of a weapon, and illegal discharge of a firearm.

FOX 7 Discussion: Improving response to mental health crises

Richard Martinez, Texas State coordinator of educational programming and outreach, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about a virtual simulation program they're rolling out to help with mental health.

Suspect in San Marcos arrested for aggravated assault, evading arrest

A suspect in San Marcos has been arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Evading Arrest, and Tampering with Evidence.

SMPD arrests man who stole vehicle, led officers on chase

The San Marcos Police Department says it has arrested 22-year-old Jacob Anthony Fuentes for driving a stolen vehicle and for several other charges stemming from the incident.

Texas State triples available scholarship funding for fall 2021

Beginning next fall, approximately $15.9 million will be available for freshman assured scholarships, a $10.5 million increase over fall 2020.

City of Buda to hold drive-thru Trail of Lights

The entire trail will be a drive-thru experience through Historic Stagecoach Park. 

San Marcos Animal Shelter hopes to match 120 pets to fur-ever homes

The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is offering a holiday adoption special of $20 for all adoption-ready pets through Dec. 22.

SpaceX launch carries Texas State experiment to International Space Station

The experiment will study the effect of spaceflight on the formation of multi-species, biofilm-forming bacterial communities, their ability to corrode stainless steel surfaces, and the effectiveness of disinfectants to clear these biofilms.

San Marcos police looking for suspect in gas station robbery

SMPD says that on Nov. 29 just before 12:30 a.m., a man entered the Sunoco gas station off Hwy 80 wielding what appeared to be a stainless-steel lug wrench.