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ELECTIONS
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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UNIVERSITY
The Main Point is an opinion written collectively by The University Star's Editorial Board. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of our entire publication. 
Texas State fails to communicate in recent measles case
Editorial Board • February 25, 2025

Texas State dropped the ball while communicating with students, faculty and staff about the confirmed measles case and its risk status. At...

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The Texas State campus is flooded with students walking to class on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at Bobcat Trail.
Texas State reports possible measles exposure on campus
Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor • February 23, 2025
TXST student orgs, students react to immigration policy
TXST student orgs, students react to immigration policy
Hope Jimenez, News Contributor • February 20, 2025
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SAN MARCOS
A bird sits in the trees, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, outside of the Theatre Center.
San Marcos receives distinction for bird conservation
James Phillips, News Reporter • February 19, 2025

San Marcos earned the official designation of Bird City for its efforts in bird conservation. The designation, announced by the Texas Parks...

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Appeals Court hears arguments in San Marcos marijuana suit
Appeals Court hears arguments in San Marcos marijuana suit
Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor • February 14, 2025
A turtle perches on a diving bouy on Spring Lake, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, outside the Meadows Center.
City of San Marcos projects water shortage by 2047
James Phillips, News Reporter • February 11, 2025
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Man arrested in connection to San Marcos homicide
Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor • February 8, 2025
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CRIME
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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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SMPD investigates pro-Trump flyers found on at least 2 Harris lawn signs
Blake Leschber, Managing Editor • October 26, 2024
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Ten Texas State students arrested for Halloween theft in Kyle
Lucciana Choueiry, News Editor • October 26, 2024
A brush fire vehicle travels off road to fight a brush fire in the Spring Lake Natural Area on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, bordering the Cottages at Hillside Ranch.
Fireworks fire burns almost an acre, prompts arson investigation
Allison Drinnon, News Contributor • October 12, 2024
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CITY COUNCIL
A file photo of the San Marcos City Council meeting chamber.
City council discusses new license plate reader technology, approves city contracts
Jacquelyn Burrer, News Reporter • February 5, 2025

At its Feb. 4 meeting, San Marcos City Council voted 5-2 to postpone approval of installing 19 additional license plate reader cameras until...

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San Marcos City Hall. 
City Council discusses Blanco Gardens development, approves water utility improvements
Elizabeth Redman, News Contributor • January 22, 2025
Councilmember Amanda Rodriguez is sowrn-in by her sister, Monday, Nov. 18 at City Hall in San Marcos.
San Marcos mayor, councilmember sworn in, runoff election approved
Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter • November 20, 2024
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COMMISSIONERS COURT
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Commissioners Court proclaims Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, reviews historical preservation
Arabella Dichristina, News Contributor • February 12, 2025

During its Feb. 11 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court recognized February as Sarah Brandon Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention...

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Commissioners Court swears-in new officials, makes move for jail competency restoration
Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor • January 8, 2025
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Hays County Commissioners Court renews floodplain prevention program, proclaims National Influenza Vaccination Week
Lesdy Hernandez, News Reporter • December 5, 2024
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FACULTY SENATE
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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STUDENT GOVERNMENT
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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