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Lorenzo Gonzalez elected to City Council Place 5
Lorenzo Gonzalez elected to City Council Place 5
Lucciana Choueiry, News Editor • December 14, 2024

*Results are complete, but unofficial. Lorenzo Gonzalez was elected to serve his first term as council member for San Marcos City Council Place 5 in the Dec. 14 Runoff Election. With...

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Texas State cancels Tuesday classes ahead of wintery weather
Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor • January 19, 2025

University administration has canceled classes on Jan. 21 ahead of forecasted weather conditions. According to an email sent out by Texas...

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Candace Taggart, News Reporter • January 28, 2025

The national ban on TikTok caused the app to go dark for over 10 hours before it was accessible again Jan. 19, impacting small businesses that...

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SMPD investigates sexual assault, suspicious activity at Mill Street apartment complex
Blake Leschber, Managing Editor • November 6, 2024

Trigger warning: This story contains mentions of sexual assault.  11/8 UPDATE: San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) arrested Patrick Mendoza in connection with the sexually-motivated...

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City Council discusses Blanco Gardens development, approves water utility improvements
Elizabeth Redman, News Contributor • January 22, 2025

At its Jan. 21 meeting, San Marcos City Council received a presentation on the Blanco Gardens Neighborhood Area Plan which would include numerous...

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Commissioners Court swears-in new officials, makes move for jail competency restoration
Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor • January 8, 2025

During its Jan. 7 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court swore in officials elected in the Nov. 5 general election and made moves towards...

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Assistant professor of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Michael Supancic (Right), speaks to the board during the faculty senate meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in J.C. Kellam RM 880.
TXST Faculty Senate discusses faculty resources, Clery Act, parking
Jamie Moore, News Reporter • October 5, 2024
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Results of the recent Student Government Elections read aloud for candidates and peers, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 in the LBJ Student Involvement Lounge.
TXST names new Student Government officers
Emma Hall, News Contributor • February 25, 2024
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