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The Student News Site of Texas State University

The University Star
The Student News Site of Texas State University

The University Star









All content by Candace Taggart
Texas State communications and Spanish senior Maritza Smith studies for her upcoming exam during class time, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at Centennial Hall.

Parenting students reflect on TXST’s new policy

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
September 30, 2024
TXST offers 19 online degree tracks

TXST offers 19 online degree tracks

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
September 12, 2024
Residents hear San Marcos train for the first time since 2015

Residents hear San Marcos train for the first time since 2015

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
July 29, 2024
San Marcos welcomes first micro-home rental community

San Marcos welcomes first micro-home rental community

Lesdy Hernandez and Candace Taggart
June 16, 2024
Title series gives salary adjustments for nontenured faculty

Title series gives salary adjustments for nontenured faculty

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
May 7, 2024
TXST, ACC introduce guaranteed transfer program

TXST, ACC introduce guaranteed transfer program

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
May 1, 2024
The Quail Creek Country Club sign is overtaken by weeds and trees, Friday April 19, 2024, in San Marcos.

City to develop new park

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
April 25, 2024
Family members in remembrance of Rome Henderson come together at Bobcat Pause, Monday, April 15, 2024, in the LBJ Grand Ballroom.

TXST remembers, honors fallen Bobcats

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
April 16, 2024
City implements first all-electric vehicles

City implements first all-electric vehicles

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
April 8, 2024
City prepares for safety ahead of total solar eclipse

City prepares for safety ahead of total solar eclipse

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
April 2, 2024
Cars navigate through the construction at the intersection of Hopkins and Guadalupe, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in downtown San Marcos.

Downtown intersection closes for accessibility construction

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
March 21, 2024
I-35 construction to "never conclude" in Central Texas

I-35 construction to “never conclude” in Central Texas

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
March 7, 2024
Healthcare administration junior Stephanie Guzman catches a free ride near campus, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in San Marcos.

Downtown free electric cab service to discontinue

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
February 21, 2024
Texas State to accommodate pregnant and parenting students

Texas State to accommodate pregnant and parenting students

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
February 17, 2024
San Marcos CISD school buses, April 22, 2021, at Owen Goodnight Middle School.

SMCISD to purchase new electric buses

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
February 1, 2024
Alternate route to I-35 now open

Alternate route to I-35 now open

Candace Taggart, News Contributor
January 25, 2024
Commissioners Court does not approve court reporter salary increase, discusses food insecurity

Commissioners Court does not approve court reporter salary increase, discusses food insecurity

Candace Taggart, News Contributor
December 6, 2023
Hays County sees 16% voter turnout in election

Hays County sees 16% voter turnout in election

Candace Taggart, News Contributor
November 30, 2023
A white egret stands in a patch of Texas wild rice in the San Marcos River, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at Sewell Park.

Unique San Marcos River fish officially extinct

Candace Taggart, News Contributor
November 15, 2023
Local residents bike the trail path at Purgatory Creek Park, Sunday, Oct. 22. 2023, in San Marcos.

County purchases vital piece in SMTX green space loop

Candace Taggart, News Contributor
October 24, 2023
New COVID-19 vaccine reaches pharmacies

New COVID-19 vaccine reaches pharmacies

Candace Taggart, News Contributor
September 25, 2023
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