The University Star

San Marcos no longer a safe city to reside

Delilah Alvarado • September 30, 2019

San Marcos is known for its charm and local fun for families, students and passersby. The community is close and continuously thrives as residents from San Antonio, Austin and surrounding areas visit for...

San Marcos remains a safe place to live

Laura Nunez • September 30, 2019

There has been an increase in crime reports within the past year, creating concern in the community about whether San Marcos is still safe. However, believing safety is ever fully guaranteed is ignorant....

San Marcos law enforcement stresses community safety

Ziek Sanchez • September 24, 2019

New safety initiatives have been implemented following a series of violent crimes that surpass last years numbers in San Marcos. The San Marcos Police Department launched the “Your Safety Starts...

Iconic Village: Families find strength one year later

Sonia Garcia • July 10, 2019

Five families stood together in prayer at the Westover Baptist Church in San Marcos. Worry and somber veiled them as they prayed over their children they never thought would be gone so young. A fire broke...

Second murder-suicide hits San Marcos

Jaden Edison • May 5, 2019

Two Texas State students were found dead after an apparent murder-suicide. Matthew Bond Pfluger (10/18/94) and Connor Patrick Shannon (11/22/94) were found by another friend of theirs dead May 5....

Police issue murder warrant following deadly Thorpe Lane shooting

Samantha Guerrero • April 6, 2019

San Marcos Police Department has put out an arrest warrant against An-drew Stephen Jones on suspicion of a murder that took place April 5 at the Uptown Square Apartments. Police responded Friday at 6:37...

San Marcos faces crime increase

Sierra Martin • April 2, 2019

As San Marcos’ population grows, so has the crime. So far this year, there has been 76 violent crimes and 150 property crimes reported to the San Marcos Police Department. This semester, there have...

Texas State is lacking in security measures

Carissa Liz Castillo • March 6, 2019

With the recent string of crimes in San Marcos, there should be a better safety protocol in place for students. Within the first two months of 2019, San Marcos has seen two armed robberies near the Texas...

Iconic Village Fire sheds light on strength of the community

Camelia Juarez • March 5, 2019

Westover Baptist pastor Jeff Latham received a call July 20, 2018, at 6 a.m. from San Marcos Police Cpl. Laray Taylor. There was a massive apartment fire at Iconic Village and Vintage Pads Apartments,...

San Marcos Police to investigate murder-suicide

Sandra Sadek • February 18, 2019

San Marcos Police Department is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred on the 1200 block of Hilltop Dr. on Feb. 17 at 11:23 a.m. The victim, 24-year-old Brihana Landrum was shot in the head by her...

UPDATED: Texas State student found dead in apartment, two suspects arrested

Samantha Guerrero • February 15, 2019

UPDATE: February 16, 1:30 p.m. Police arrested Martin Garcia Jr. and James Lee Zapata Friday evening in Austin on a charge of murdering Texas State student Aaron “Jack” Peterman. SMPD was assisted...

Local man found dead in condo parking lot

Sawyer Click • August 14, 2018

San Marcos police are investigating a homicide reported early Tuesday at Park North Condos. The victim, Matthew Jacob Rodriguez, Jr. 27, of San Marcos, was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the...

Texas State sophomore infielder Chase Mora (2) looks to make a play at first during at the game against the University of Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.

Red Wolves claim series over Texas State with game two win

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter • April 27, 2024

Junior second baseman Wil French reached base five times as the University of Arkansas State baseball (19-23-1, 6-13-1 Sun Belt Conference) defeated Texas State (21-23, 7-13 Sun Belt Conference) 8-7 in an extra-inning showdown Friday night at Tomlinson...