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‘He was just an 18-year-old boy gone too soon’
Andrew Bencivengo, Editor-in-Chief • June 5, 2026
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Texas State history professor and author of 'The Life and Poetry of Frank Stanford' James McWilliams takes a photo of himself in Austin. Photo Courtesy of James McWilliams.

Texas State professor’s near decade of research earns Pulitzer recognition

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2026 primary runoff election voter’s guide

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Texas State student shot and killed by Brazoria County sheriff's deputy

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Texas State sophomore shortstop Dawson Park (3) practices prior to first pitch against Troy, Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Irvine-Rasmussen Ballpark.

Dawson Park no longer with TXST Baseball

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The unlit open sign outside of San Marcos restaurant Alvin Ord's, Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Alvin Ord's in San Marcos. The restaurant closes "for an unknown period of time" after over 50 years of service.

Alvin Ord’s remains closed after employees walk out over abuse allegations

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Sheriff’s deputy fired after fatal shooting of Texas State student
Andrew Bencivengo, Editor-in-Chief • June 16, 2026
Community members and city staff discuss plans for a city hall facility, Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the San Marcos Public Library.
Community weighs in on development of multimillion dollar city hall
James Phillips, News Reporter • June 16, 2026
The Hays County Historic Courthouse.
Commissioners Court recognizes Juneteenth and Pride, discusses water usage resolution and development agreement
Meg Boles, Managing Editor • June 14, 2026
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Oversized load strikes power lines, closes I-35 at Exit 207
Andrew Bencivengo, Editor-in-Chief • June 14, 2026
Car crashed into brick barrier at Sewell Park near the intersection of Aquarena Springs Drive and University Drive, Sunday, June 7, 2026 in San Marcos.
Vehicle involved in crash into Sewell Park
Andrew Bencivengo, Editor-in-Chief • June 7, 2026
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‘He was just an 18-year-old boy gone too soon’
Andrew Bencivengo, Editor-in-Chief • June 5, 2026
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Short-form content curves learning
Short-form content curves learning
Mark Gabrielides, Opinion Columnist • June 6, 2026
Understanding culture beyond misconceptions
Understanding culture beyond misconceptions
Maryam Ali, Opinion Columnist • June 3, 2026
(From top left to bottom right) Alexander Sanchez, Jayson Leland Cabrera, Griffin Hagelman, David Baltazar, Marielly Diaz, Amelie Juarez, Brandy Bravo, Riley Boatright and Breckyn Wiebe. Texas State Bobcats Against Cancer meeting, Wednesday , April 15, 2026 at LBJ Student Center.
Supporting awareness across campus
Bobcats Against Cancer • May 6, 2026
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LIFE & ARTS
Community member and winner of "Slayest" award at Alt Prom Amber Grish at Industry Sunday, June 7, 2026 on 110 E Martin Luther King Dr. Photo courtesy of Andrea Hernandez.
San Marcos’ first Alt Prom creates space for LGBTQ+, alternative residents
Anaiya Brannon, Life and Arts Contributor • June 16, 2026
Anthropology junior and vocalist for the band "Cuerno" Leo Saldivar performs Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Private Park on 313 Nicola Alley.
Student musicians set the stage for community in dorms
Leo Tchoulanov-Ezhevsky, Life and Arts Contributor • June 15, 2026
Anaysa Guerra (left), Johanna Ajayi (center) and Keller Hammack (right) standing at the Meadows Center, Wednesday, March 11, on 211 San Marcos Springs Dr. Photo courtesy of Jesse Ijemeh.
Breaking barriers: TXST elects first Black woman student government president
Cady Clements, Life and Arts Editor • June 7, 2026
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