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Inside the Capitol: House Bill 2548
Inside the Capitol: House Bill 2548
Arabella Dichristina, News Contributor • March 18, 2025

“Inside the Capitol” examines key bills from the 89th legislative session that impact the Texas State and San Marcos communities. The session began on Jan. 14 and ends June 2.  Courses...

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Texas State psychology junior and presidential candidate Abby Myers (Left), electronic media senior and debate moderator Ashley Waters (Center) and accounting sophomore and presidential candidate Jordan Hunter (Right) participate in the student government presidential debate, Monday, March 24, 2025 at the LBJ Teaching Theater.
Student Government candidates face criticism during debate
Meg Boles, News Contributor • March 26, 2025

Monday’s Student Government presidential and vice presidential debates between the Myers-Markovic "Bobcats First" alliance and the Jordan-Emma...

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Texas State maintenance workers clean graffiti off of Old Main, Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Texas State.
TXST investigates vandalism on campus
Blake Leschber, Managing Editor • March 20, 2025
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IKEA to open new location in San Marcos
IKEA to open new location in San Marcos
Elizabeth Redman, News Reporter • March 27, 2025

IKEA is expected to open a new small-scale store in San Marcos in spring 2025, possibly offering an alternative to how students furnish their...

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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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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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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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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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Texas State psychology junior and presidential candidate Abby Myers (Left), electronic media senior and debate moderator Ashley Waters (Center) and accounting sophomore and presidential candidate Jordan Hunter (Right) participate in the student government presidential debate, Monday, March 24, 2025 at the LBJ Teaching Theater.
Student Government candidates face criticism during debate
Meg Boles, News Contributor • March 26, 2025
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