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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
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
Horror fan's new obsession exceeds expectations
Horror fan’s new obsession exceeds expectations
Andrew Bencivengo, Editor-in-Chief • June 3, 2026
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EVENTS
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
The ​​Tejas Grotto, an appendant body of the Freemasons drives their mini-Jeeps in the Mermaid Promenade, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in downtown San Marcos.
Sea you later: mermaid festival postponed
Linae Lewter, Life and Arts Reporter • May 6, 2026
People walk through the Trinket Girl Market, Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Kissing Alley on 121 E. Hopkins St.
Trinket Girl Market creates women-centered space for local artists
Camilla Groves, Life and Arts Contributor • May 3, 2026
Viola player and music education senior Abby Quinterro stands with her viola during her senior viola recital, Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Performing Arts Center. This performance is part of the 2025-2026 Student Artist Series put on by the School of Music each year.
Students explore diverse inspirations in senior recitals
Anaiya Brannon, Life and Arts Contributor • May 2, 2026
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MUSIC
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
Viola player and music education senior Abby Quinterro stands with her viola during her senior viola recital, Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Performing Arts Center. This performance is part of the 2025-2026 Student Artist Series put on by the School of Music each year.
Students explore diverse inspirations in senior recitals
Anaiya Brannon, Life and Arts Contributor • May 2, 2026
4411 bassist Nick Speer (left) and lead singer of the 4411 Cogan McBride (right) perform at River Fest, Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Sewell Park. The 4411 is an indie folk band consisting of Texas State students.
Students make waves at River Fest ’26
Cady Clements, Assistant Life and Arts Editor • April 24, 2026
Texas State Mariachi Lince de Oro member and music studies sophomore Iziah Collins plays violin during Noche de Mariachi, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Evans Auditorium. The event featured performances from both Texas State ensemble groups as well as guest mariachi bands from San Marcos High School and Jack C. Hays High School.
Gallery: Noche de Mariachi
Laura Walker • March 10, 2026
The Chronos Saxophone Quartet, composed of saxophone performance junior Elijah Breda (left), music education junior Austin Parente (center left), sound recording technology sophomore Connor Zatopek (center right) and music education sophomore Jose Velez (right), perform at the TEDx Texas State University "Unlearn" event, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the Performing Arts Center. The quartet was formed in spring 2024 under the direction of professor of the School of Music Todd Oxford.
Chamber ensemble performs at state-wide music convention
Leo Tchoulanov-Ezhevsky • March 6, 2026
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FINE ARTS
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
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