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The Texas Capitol sits in Austin on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.
Legislature holds hearing on higher education speech
Ryan Claycamp, News Editor • November 17, 2025

The Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate held the first joint hearing for the Select Committee on Civil Discourse and Freedom of Speech in Higher Education on Thursday, Nov....

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Sheriff’s deputy fired after fatal shooting of Texas State student
Andrew Bencivengo, Editor-in-Chief • June 16, 2026

LAKE JACKSON, Texas — The Brazoria County sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Texas State freshman John Mendoza Jr. has been fired, according...

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Train collides with vehicle early Monday morning
Arabella DiChristina, News Editor • June 22, 2026

San Marcos Police Department responded to a collision between a train and vehicle at South LBJ Drive around 1:22 a.m.  According to Public...

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Courtesy of John Mendoza Sr.
Sheriff’s deputy fired after fatal shooting of Texas State student
Andrew Bencivengo, Editor-in-Chief • June 16, 2026

LAKE JACKSON, Texas — The Brazoria County sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Texas State freshman John Mendoza Jr. has been fired, according to Brazoria County Sheriff Bo Stallman. In...

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Glass partitions are placed on either side of the center chair of the council chamber in place for new COVID-19 guidelines, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at City Hall.
City Council appoints ARWA Director of Utilities, approves new H-E-B sign
Ca'Myah Robinson, News Contributor • May 22, 2026

At its May 19 meeting, the San Marcos City Council held a public hearing to fill the director of utilities position at the Alliance Regional...

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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

At the June 9 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court recognized June as a month-long celebration of Juneteenth and LGBTQIA+ Pride, considered...

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School of Criminal Justice and Criminology Assistant Professor, Michael Supancic (Center), questions the board during the faculty senate meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in J.C. Kellam RM 880.
TXST utilizes wireless network for device tracking
Ryan Claycamp, News Editor • February 10, 2026
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Presidential candidates Seth Huteson (left), Johanna Ajayi (center) and Kristan Beluso (Right) debate over student government Presidency on on March 30, 2026, in the LBJ Ballroom.
Johanna Ajayi, Keller Hammack win Student Government election
Arabella DiChristina, News Editor • April 9, 2026
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