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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
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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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University Police Department looking for suspect after assault outside Lantana, Sterry Halls
Blake Leschber, Managing Editor • January 14, 2025
Two members of the Singaporean negotiation team strategize ahead of the call with the hostage taker on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Texas State.
Law enforcement teams compete in hostage negotiation event at TXST
James Phillips, News Reporter • January 14, 2025
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SAN MARCOS
San Marcos fixed route 1 bus approaches the library bus stop. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 at the San Marcos Public Library.
San Marcos, TXST to collaborate on transit systems
Candace Taggart, News Reporter • January 21, 2025

The city of San Marcos and Texas State are exploring a potential collaboration between the city bus system and the Bobcat Shuttle through the 2024...

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Party of Socialism and Liberation member Jack, holds up a sign during the rally, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at San Marcos City Hall.
SMTX community holds rally against Trump administration
Lucciana Choueiry, News Editor • January 20, 2025
THC products sold at Holy Smokes smoke shop, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2024, in San Marcos.
THC ban may impact product access
Lesdy Hernandez, News Reporter • January 15, 2025
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse. 
Judge denies motion to dismiss DeVonte Amerson case
Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor • January 14, 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
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

Jane Hughson was sworn in as the mayor of San Marcos and Amanda Rodriguez was sworn in for city council Place 6 on Nov. 18. The swearing-in...

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City council approves expansion of Calaboose African American History Museum, takes steps towards building new city hall
Elizabeth Redman, News Contributor • November 6, 2024
City Council approves agreement for third H-E-B, adopts city's comprehensive plan
City Council approves agreement for third H-E-B, adopts city’s comprehensive plan
James Phillips, News Reporter • October 16, 2024
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COMMISSIONERS COURT
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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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Hays County Commissioners Court renews floodplain prevention program, proclaims National Influenza Vaccination Week
Lesdy Hernandez, News Reporter • December 5, 2024
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Residents sue Hays County over handling of road bond
Ryan Claycamp and Lucciana Choueiry • October 29, 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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