UPD Chief reveals staffing shortage at Student Government meeting
Sierra Martin, News Reporter
October 22, 2019
Student Government welcomed guest speakers from the Office of Equity and Inclusion and the University Police Department. Student Senators voted to approve legislation supporting students employed by the university and implementing digital student identification. Monday, Oct. 21, the eighth session...
San Marcos files intent to sue federal agencies
Christopher Green, News Reporter
October 17, 2019
The City of San Marcos authorized Eubanks & Associates attorney William Eubanks to file a formal letter of intent to sue the United States Fish and the Wildlife Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The intent to sue is regarding the proposed route and prospective environmental impact on the Perm...
Arrest made for indecent exposure
Sonia Garcia, News Editor
October 15, 2019
The University Police Department arrested a current student for indecent exposure that took place in McCoy Hall Oct. 10. The suspect has been booked into Hays County Jail on two counts of indecent exposure. He is being referred to student justice for review ...
Police search for hit and run suspect
Sonia Garcia, News Editor
October 14, 2019
San Marcos Police are searching for a 23-year-old man in a white sedan involved in a hit and run on Oct. 13. The victim is expected to make a full recovery. At approximately 2:14 a.m. at the 100 block of West San Antonio Street, police responded to an auto-pedestrian crash. Police found the victim...
UPD searches for indecently exposed man
Sonia Garcia, News Editor
October 10, 2019
The University Police Department responded to a white 18-25- year-old man with brown hair who indecently exposed himself in McCoy Hall at 12:45 p.m. He was last seen wearing white shorts, a blue polo shirt made of "moisture wicking material" with light blue horizontal stripes, white tennis shoes and...
New Student Senators confirmed amid loss of retention
Sierra Martin, News Reporter
October 10, 2019
Student Government Senate confirmed three new members and voted unanimously on legislation to implement a Campus Safety and University Police Advisory Council. During the Oct. 9 Student Government meeting, Student Body Vice President Tucker Thompson reported that free menstrual hygiene products have been delivered to campus and are expected to be install...
Police chief talks on hiring of officers
Daniel Weeks, News Reporter
October 10, 2019
San Marcos Public Policy Forum featured a presentation from Interim Police Chief Bob Klett. The forum featured Interim Police Chief Bob Klett detailing the standards of SMPD’s hiring process. San Marcos High School hosted the monthly Public Policy Forum Oct. 9. Klett discussed the focus on the character of thos...
Gumby’s approved to sell alcohol
Michael Garcia, News Reporter
October 9, 2019
Gumby’s owners share excitement after the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the selling of alcohol at their restaurant. Adam and Forest Higdon, co-owners of Gumby's, had been fighting for a conditional use permit, or C.U.P., which would allow Gumby’s to sell alcohol, since 2016. So when...
Vie Lofts residents return home following structural analysis
October 3, 2019
Vie Lofts management expected to move in remaining displaced residents following detailed structural analysis of building. A formal inspection into Vie Lofts, 817 Chestnut Street, by the San Marcos Fire Department and Unified Building Sciences & Engineering Inc. has revealed detailed analysis...
Retired police chief speaks at City Hall on arrest alternative
Michael Garcia, News Reporter
October 3, 2019
Former New York police chief discusses the negatives of an officer making arrests as an only resort to the San Marcos community. Retired Police Chief Brendan Cox from Albany, NY held a presentation at City Hall on the benefits of Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, also known as L.E.A.D. and the...
Residents voice transit concerns at public outreach
Sandra Sadek, News Reporter
October 2, 2019
The City of San Marcos gathered public feedback on its upcoming five-year transit plan during an outreach meeting at the San Marcos Activity Center Oct. 2. One of the key aspects of the transit plan is to consolidate the city's available transportation with Texas State's Bobcat Shuttle. The goal of...
Hays County Commissioners Court declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Daniel Weeks, News Reporter
October 1, 2019
The Hays Commissioners Court met for its weekly meeting at the county courthouse to establish October as various awareness months, including Mediation Awareness Month, National Manufacturing Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Mediation Awareness Month serves as a recognition for the Hays County...
