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Inside the capital: HB 1526
Inside the capital: HB 1526
Arabella DiChristina, News Contributor • April 23, 2025

Bill would require TXST conduct climate change study “Inside the Capitol” examines key bills from the 89th legislative session that impact the Texas State and San Marcos...

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Chelsy Ward places her younger sister Skyler Torben’s childhood stuffed rabbit on Skyler’s memorial table during the Bobcat Pause memorial service on April 17, 2025. in the LBJ Ballroom.
Texas State honors lives at Bobcat Pause
Hope Jimenez, News Contributor • April 23, 2025

The Bobcat Pause memorial service is an annual event at Texas State that honors the lives of students, faculty, staff and retirees who have...

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Canyon Lake reports lowest water level in over 60 years
Canyon Lake reports lowest water level in over 60 years
James Phillips, News Reporter • April 23, 2025

Canyon Lake, a water source for the city of San Marcos, has dropped to its lowest water level in over 60 years, according to Adeline Fox, executive...

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Americana band Loose Screws and Rusty Hearts performs at Earth Day San Marcos, Saturday, April 19th, 2025 at the Meadows Center
Birds, bees and butterflies
Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Editor • April 23, 2025
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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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An individual holds a sign reading "Gaza: Most child amputees on Earth. Thanks to us" in the lobby during open comments Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at San Marcos City Hall. Over 60 people spoke during the open comments at the start of the city council meeting about the ceasefire resolution on the agenda.
City Council agrees to put ceasefire resolution to a vote
Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor • April 18, 2025

On April 15, the San Marcos City Council approved moving forward with a ceasefire resolution on their May 6 meeting, sparking mixed reactions. The agenda...

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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 speaks during the student government presidential debate, Monday, March 24, 2025 at the LBJ Teaching Theater. Myers won the elections for student body president.
Abby Myers, Emma Stampley win Student Government election by slim margin
Meg Boles, News Contributor • April 1, 2025
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