San Marcos holds benefit for officers shot, wounded in line of duty

In April, three officers were responding to a family violence call. The officers were ambushed and Officer Putnam was shot and killed. Officers Mueller and Stewart were critically wounded.

Missing 18-year-old with medical conditions found

Mason suffers from medical conditions that require medication which he is currently without.

Texas State among top institutions worldwide for social impact

The university made it onto the Times Higher Education(THE) University Impact Rankings for a second consecutive year. 

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.

HCSO: Missing man in Buda has been found

HCSO says Alfred Torres III was visiting family near the Sunfield Subdivision on May 26 when around 1 p.m., he went for a walk.

Dripping Springs dance hall reopens after two months

The dance hall was closed for more than two months because of COVID-19. They reopened Friday with a band and dancing. The festivities continued through the weekend. 

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. 

Dripping Springs to create disaster relief program to help businesses during COVID-19 pandemic

The program will be for commercial businesses only, not residents, but the City Council believes that the program will help and stimulate the local economy, helping both residents and businesses, according to the city.