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Pranesha Dangol, a civil engineering freshman and volunteer at the festival, folds clothes at the clothing swap, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Meadows Center in San Marcos.

Earth Day celebration highlights resources and sustainability

Blake Leschber, Life and Arts Contributor
April 23, 2024
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SMPD, Texas Rangers investigating San Marcos officer involved in shooting

Blake Leschber, News Editor
April 12, 2024
Buc-ees approved to build in San Marcos

Buc-ee’s approved to build in San Marcos

Blake Leschber, News Editor
March 20, 2024
The MakerSpace was closed until the week of March 4. It was closed off with red caution tape, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 in Alkek Library.

Alkek MakerSpace and Print Shop reopen after fire-related water damage

Blake Leschber, News Editor
March 9, 2024
A waterfall outside of Kerbey Lane Cafe flows into the San Marcos River, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in San Marcos.

[Photo] City Council approves ‘can ban’ to limit pollution

Lesdy Hernandez, News Reporter
February 28, 2024
Mechanical engineer freshman Daniela Martinez (Left) pets Dynamo (Center) alongside animal science freshman Kendyl White (Right) in their dorm, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Blanco Hall.

On-campus housing changes for upcoming next school year

Blake Leschber, News Editor
February 24, 2024
Caution tape surrounds the burnt doors of the CBI sanctuary, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 in Austin.

Austin synagogue recovers from TXST student’s arson

Blake Leschber, News Editor
February 22, 2024
San Marcos firefighters stand outside of Alkek Library after putting out the fire, Friday, February 16, 2023 in San Marcos.

Firefighters respond to fire in Alkek

Blake Leschber, News Editor
February 16, 2024
FAFSA delay impacts Texas State community

FAFSA delay impacts Texas State community

Blake Leschber, News Editor
February 15, 2024
Texas State continues financial planning for 2024 presidential debate

Texas State continues financial planning for 2024 presidential debate

Blake Leschber, News Editor
February 13, 2024
River-goers play a game of volleyball standing up due to the low river levels, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at the San Marcos River in San Marcos.

[Photo] Stage 2 drought restrictions impact SMTX river

Staff
February 2, 2024
UPD to implement security at debate

UPD to implement security at debate

Blake Leschber, News Editor
January 26, 2024
People walking in to the Hays County Government Center, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in San Marcos.

Hays County Mental Health Court grows to give assistance to residents

Blake Leschber, News Editor
January 20, 2024
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Texas State campuses to be open starting Wednesday

Blake Leschber, News Editor
January 16, 2024
Cold water rushes through the river at Sewell Park, Monday, Jan. 15, 2023.

Texas State campuses closed due to weather conditions

Blake Leschber, News Editor
January 15, 2024
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Mettz convicted of capital murder of San Marcos police officer

Blake Leschber, News Editor
January 11, 2024

Jury selection begins for capital murder charge of San Marcos police officer

Blake Leschber, News Editor
January 9, 2024
A photo of the Texas State University sign in front of the Performing Arts Center.

Texas State announces provost, executive vice president for academic affairs

Blake Leschber, News Editor
December 5, 2023
San Marcos residents brave the snow and cold, Monday, Feb.15, 2021, on Wonder World Drive.

San Marcos prepares for possible extreme winter conditions

Blake Leschber, News Editor
November 29, 2023
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SWAT responds to suspect barricade

Blake Leschber, News Editor
November 27, 2023
San Marcos voters elected Mark Gleason and Jude Prather to city council positions and approved a variety of city charter amendments as part of the November 2021 General Election.

Voters approve $3.5 billion fund for Texas public universities

Blake Leschber, News Editor
November 8, 2023
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[Photo] Texas State, San Marcos responds to fentanyl overdoses

Lesdy Hernandez, News Reporter
November 2, 2023
A dormant San Marcos Police Department cruiser Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at the San Marcos Police Department.

SMPD investigating homicide, suspect in custody

Blake Leschber, News Editor
October 30, 2023
Texas State students walk between classes, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 at The Quad.

TXST awarded $1.5 million for safety trainings

Blake Leschber, News Editor
October 14, 2023
Texas State students walk between classes, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 at Alkek Library.

University responds to 2022 high crime increase

Blake Leschber, News Editor
October 11, 2023
Texas State students walk across campus, Monday, August 23, 2021, by the LBJ Student Center.

Texas State reports 135% increase in rapes, 200% increase in hate crimes in 2023 Annual Security Fire and Safety Report

Blake Leschber, News Editor
September 27, 2023
We Are Bloods bus that they use for mobile blood drives, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at McCoys Building Supply Corporate Office in San Marcos.

Central Texas responds to national blood shortage

Blake Leschber, News Editor
September 19, 2023
Stephanie Tijerina talks to a customer about her company Besitos Chamoy, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at HSI Community Day hosted in the LBJ Student Center.

[Photo] TXST celebrates culture with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month

Lesdy Hernandez, News Contributor
September 18, 2023
Construction workers work on a project at the site of James Street Housing, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in San Marcos.

[Photo] New dorm to open doors in 2025

Lucciana Choueiry, News Reporter
September 16, 2023
Hill Country Studios to break ground this year

Hill Country Studios to break ground this year

Blake Leschber, News Editor
September 10, 2023
River-goers play a game of volleyball standing up due to the low river levels, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at the San Marcos River in San Marcos.

San Marcos tightens drought restrictions

Blake Leschber, News Editor
August 29, 2023
Photo of Machados and Gonzalezs apartment complex after the Lahaina fire, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 in Lahaina, Maui.

TXST freshman, mother lose home due to Maui fire

Blake Leschber, News Editor
August 24, 2023
The wetland boardwalk spans across Spring Lake, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at the Meadows Center.

San Marcos enters stage 4 drought restrictions

Blake Leschber, News Editor
August 21, 2023
Present and future of university discussed at State of Texas State speech

Present and future of university discussed at State of Texas State speech

Blake Leschber, News Editor
August 20, 2023
Sewell-goers walk in the river due to low river levels, Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the San Marcos River in San Marcos

Low level of San Marcos River caused by drought

Blake Leschber, News Editor
July 14, 2023
Incoming Texas State student Sophie Lemus grabs lunch during New Student Orientation, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at LBJ Marketplace.

Dining changes for upcoming class

Blake Leschber, News Editor
June 13, 2023
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Experts discuss student job success

Blake Leschber, News Editor
June 5, 2023

Student Health Center Pharmacy permanently closes

Blake Leschber, News Editor
May 26, 2023
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Fentanyl overdoses leads to increased efforts by Texas State

Blake Leschber, News Editor & Dillon Strine, News Contributor
May 10, 2023
Cadet Austin Salyer’s urn on display during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. Salyer was killed on Sept. 16 after negligent gunfire struck through his room at The Lyndon apartments in San Marcos. He was a junior studying criminal justice and military science at Texas State. 

Convicted shooter of Texas State student sentenced to 90-day sentence

Blake Leschber, News Editor
May 9, 2023
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New city ordinance requires pets be microchipped

Blake Leschber, Assistant News Editor
April 10, 2023
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DEI statements eliminated from TSUS hiring processes

Blake Leschber, Assistant News Editor
March 30, 2023
A resident assistant helps students check in to their dorm during move-in.

RAs punished after University Star opinion column published

Blake Leschber, Assistant News Editor
March 20, 2023
Native American timeline

University in possession of Indigenous remains, future plans

Blake Leschber, Assistant News Editor
March 3, 2023
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Aggravated assault occurred on-campus

Blake Leschber, Assistant News Editor
February 16, 2023
Texas State art education senior Julian Cruz exits the electric cab, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Edward Gary Garage. The electric cabs are provided by the City of San Marcos.

Catch a ride on the “Get Around Downtown” service

Blake Leschber, Assistant News Editor
February 13, 2023
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Texas State campuses closed due to freezing weather

Blake Leschber, News Reporter
January 31, 2023
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In preparation for next year, on-campus housing limited to freshmen

Blake Leschber, News Reporter
January 24, 2023
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Pandemic, cold and flu season: What to expect returning to campus

Blake Leschber, News Reporter
January 16, 2023
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City Council hears presentation on COVID-19 aid money, flood plans

Blake Leschber, News Contributor
January 9, 2023
A student writes First Gen! Be the Change! on a small white board during a previous First-Gen Week event.

First-generation faculty share experiences during First Gen Week

Blake Leschber, News Contributor
December 11, 2022
Star file photo of San Marcos City Council Chamber. 

City Council discusses minor curfew ordinance, hears presentation about sidewalk implementation

Blake Leschber, News Contributor
November 16, 2022
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Hays County PDO still awaiting implementation

Blake Leschber, News Contributor
November 11, 2022
Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke delivers his speech to the crowd, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 at LBJ Mall. 

Beto O’Rourke visits Texas State before Election Day

Blake Leschber, News Contributor
November 8, 2022
Hays County Historic Courthouse

Commissioners Court responds to voter issues, discusses traffic concerns on FM 1826

Blake Leschber, News Contributor
October 29, 2022
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Dining halls struggle with overpopulation

Blake Leschber, News Contributor
October 18, 2022



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