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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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Sheriff’s deputy fired after fatal shooting of Texas State student

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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

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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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Students walk past Alkek Library between classes at Texas State University on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in San Marcos, Texas.

Vice provost and university librarian no longer in role

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

NEWS
San Marcos becomes first city in Texas to prohibit data centers
San Marcos becomes first city in Texas to prohibit data centers
Arabella DiChristina, News Editor • July 7, 2026
San Marcos Police Department Chief Stan Standridge spoke at a press conference about the fatal officer-involved shooting on June 27, 2026.
San Marcos police discuss fatal officer-involved shooting 
Arabella DiChristina, News Editor • June 27, 2026
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SMPD investigating fatal officer-involved shooting
Arabella DiChristina, News Editor • June 26, 2026
Students walk past Alkek Library between classes at Texas State University on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in San Marcos, Texas.
Vice provost and university librarian no longer in role
Andrew Bencivengo, Editor-in-Chief • June 23, 2026
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Power outage affects TXST campus
Andrew Bencivengo, Editor-in-Chief • June 23, 2026
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Train collides with vehicle early Monday morning
Arabella DiChristina, News Editor • June 22, 2026
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OPINIONS
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
Musician Sam Garcia performs during Make Music Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026, at The Parlor.
San Marcos community jams out at Make Music Day
Camilla Groves, Life and Arts Contributor • July 8, 2026
Curb extension outside of the Price Center, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in San Marcos.
City preserves sidewalk murals with a colorful compromise
Andrew Bencivengo, Editor-in-Chief • June 24, 2026
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
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