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All content by Chase Rogers
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra will be making an announcement on a stay-at-home order for Hays County with a curfew.

County Judge Becerra: 61 positive cases of COVID-19 in Hays County

Chase Rogers
April 7, 2020
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Texas State to move summer I courses online in response to COVID-19

Chase Rogers
April 1, 2020
As of March 31, 2020, the confirmed cases by city in Hays County is: Austin, 3; Buda, 9, Dripping Springs, 2; Kyle, 12; San Marcos, 12; Wimberley, 0; Woodcreek, 0; Driftwood, 0.

County confirms 10 more COVID-19 cases, totaling 38

Chase Rogers
March 31, 2020
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County implements curfew amid growing COVID-19 cases

Chase Rogers
March 25, 2020
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra declared a state of disaster for COVID-19 in the county, Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the Hays County Historic Courthouse in San Marcos. Residents concerned they may be exhibiting symptoms are instructed to call the Hays County Coronavirus Hotline at 512-393-5525 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Commissioners court extends emergency disaster declaration amid growing coronavirus cases

Chase Rogers
March 16, 2020
Signage placed around Texas State University showcasing practices to mitigate the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Friday, March 14, 2020.

First presumptive case of COVID-19 announced in Hays County

Chase Rogers
March 14, 2020
Graph showing university cancelations

Texas State joins surrounding universities in taking action on coronavirus concerns

Chase Rogers and Sandra Sadek
March 12, 2020
Photo courtesy of Mark Gleason

Mark Gleason enters race for city council special election

Chase Rogers
March 11, 2020
Chase RogersThe LBJ Student Center polling location is the second-most used in the City of San Marcos, garnering 13.54% of the vote on Election Day.

Voters see long lines at LBJ

Chase Rogers
March 10, 2020
Star File Photo

Faculty encouraged to prepare for online class transition in the case of coronavirus spread

Chase Rogers
March 9, 2020
Faculty, staff and students returning from countries assigned Centers for Disease Control travel warning levels 2 or 3 are required to self-quarantine for 14 days before returning to campus. Currently, countries with a level 3 travel health notice include China, Iran, South Korea and Italy, while Japan is level 2.

Texas State students and a professor in self-quarantine in relation to coronavirus

Chase Rogers
March 9, 2020
Graphic of COVID-19. Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.

City, county and regional partners coordinate Coronavirus and Flu precautions

Chase Rogers
March 5, 2020
With 38,661 students enrolled at Texas State fall 2018, approximately only 7,000 lived on campus, according to a Root Policy Research report on San Marcos housing.

How ACT Ally turns down the volume

Chase Rogers
February 25, 2020
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Texas State study abroad trips canceled due to coronavirus concerns

Chase Rogers
February 25, 2020
Courtesy of San Marcos Police DepartmentAubrianna Alvarez, 20.

Two overnight police pursuits result in arrests

Chase Rogers
February 25, 2020
Star file photo

Education lecturer pronounced dead in Monday car accident

Chase Rogers
February 19, 2020
University Star file photo

University to create resource center for DACA students

Chase Rogers
February 17, 2020
San Marcos Police Department officers gather bullet casings from the crime scene Monday Feb. 10, 2020, at Copper Beach Townhomes.

No suspects identified for Copper Beach shooting, investigation ongoing

Chase Rogers
February 12, 2020
Contributions from individuals made up the lion’s share of Wymore’s and Issac’s haul for the 6-month period. Contributions from PACs and entities made up nearly 33% of Zwiener’s total fundraising haul. Data: Texas House Ethics Commission

TX45 race heats up with ballooning fundraising totals and endorsements

Chase Rogers
February 11, 2020
McKenzie Godeaux, communication disorders junior, walks into the JC Kellam Administration Building, home of the Title IX office.

Title IX coordinator vacancy filled

Chase Rogers
February 3, 2020
Ethics Review Commission members Arthur Taylor, Tammy Walden, Lee Garcia and Administrative Coordinator Tina Moreno before motioning to adjourn, Jan. 29, 2020.

Councilwoman Joca’s ethics trial is scheduled

Chase Rogers
January 29, 2020
The attack happened near the Pi Kappa Phi house located on North Comanche Street.

Fraternity receives seven-year suspension following alleged assault

Chase Rogers
January 28, 2020
Star file photo

Two arrested after weekend chase ends in San Marcos

Chase Rogers
January 27, 2020
Star file photo

UPD issues warning to keep dorm rooms locked, cities three burglaries

Chase Rogers
January 20, 2020
Arrest made in connection to December square shooting

Arrest made in connection to December square shooting

Chase Rogers
January 13, 2020
A screenshot of a post from Wildfire discussing World Mission Society Church of God members.

God the Mother speaks

Chase Rogers
January 2, 2020
Chase RogersIn 2007, 23% of the total student body were Pell Grant recipients. This portion of the student body grew to 32% by 2013—where it has hovered since. Data provided by the United States Department of Education.

Texas State Pell Grant recipients double in 10 years

Chase Rogers
December 22, 2019
Star file photo

Police search for suspect in downtown shooting

Chase Rogers
December 17, 2019
Prospective floorplan of the two recreational fields and two support buildings. Photo credit: Texas State University

New recreational/intramural facilities to come spring 2020

Chase Rogers
December 17, 2019
Flooding in San Marcos Hall led to the evacuation of residents Dec. 9.

San Marcos Hall residents return to dorm after flooding

Chase Rogers
December 9, 2019
Image captured from Twitter

Student organization publishes in-class recording of Texas State professor

Chase Rogers and Daniel Weeks
December 9, 2019
Star file photo

One deceased in small passenger aircraft crash

Chase Rogers
November 20, 2019
Lisa Prewitt was awarded for her six years of service on city council Nov. 18.

City council swears in new members

Chase Rogers
November 18, 2019
A screenshot from the Texas State Twitter account Oct. 24.

Accusatory flyer published by student organization retracted

Chase Rogers
November 12, 2019
Stokes Park is visited by residents in the area and less by others.

Park and Recreation propose fee increases

Chase Rogers
November 5, 2019
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Who is God the Mother?

Chase Rogers
October 22, 2019
Crickets hiding on the side of Old main Oct 9, 2019 Photo credit: Chandler Walker

‘Tis the season

Daniel Weeks and Chase Rogers
October 15, 2019
City officials break ground on the public library Oct. 3.

Community leaders break ground on library expansion

Chase Rogers
October 3, 2019
Members of the San Marcos community stand outside the city hall discussion room with posters advocating for the practice of cite and release to be enforced for local law enforcement, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, at San Marcos City Hall. [Photo by Rebecca Harrell]

Concerns raised over cite-and-release data

Chase Rogers
September 29, 2019
Mill Street shooter apprehended in Louisiana after chase

Mill Street shooter apprehended in Louisiana after chase

Chase Rogers
September 26, 2019
The Aqua Sports center across the Sessom parking lot on Sept. 18. Photo credit: Lauryn Hill

Aqua Sports Center to be repurposed to cutting-edge film production space for growing program

Chase Rogers
September 25, 2019
A graph displaying voter turnout in Hays County since 2008. Photo credit: Jaden Edison

Hays County Commissioners Court to keep Texas State polling location following outcry

Chase Rogers
September 3, 2019
As of the fall 2019 semester, with the addition of a new license plate recognition system, Parking Services will no longer require physical hang tags to be present in vehicles parking on campus.

Parking Services goes digital

Chase Rogers
August 30, 2019
Water, charcoal lighters, coolers, alcoholic beverages and a barbecue pit, moved from individual aisles to the front of the store due to remodeling, sit on sale May 27 in HEB at 641 E Hopkins St.

H-E-B remodels to better serve the community

Chase Rogers
June 4, 2019
Photo courtesy of Kyle Hughes

Engineering students get hands-on experience at NuPlasma

Chase Rogers
May 6, 2019
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