San Marcos launches "Kudos Coin" program

The coin can be earned by behaviors such as collecting litter, helping a neighbor, and protecting San Marcos's waterways and can be redeemed at local businesses.

Hays County will continue prosecuting marijuana cases despite new hemp law

A San Marcos city councilman is one of several people asking Hays County to establish cite and release policies for possession of small amounts of marijuana. This comes after a new state law legalizing the production and regulation of hemp made it difficult to prosecute people for marijuana charges. 

Texas State has been misreporting campus crime stats

The Department of Education recently put a magnifying glass on Texas State University after an uptick in crime in San Marcos over the past several months. According to students, the word of crime around town spread quickly.

Hometown Friday: Dripping Springs

FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum talks to head football coach Galen Zimmerman, a few of the players and gets a performance from the Hi-Steppers.