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All content by Christopher Green
Hays County Historic Court House. 

Potential new plaintiff in pipeline lawsuit

Christopher Green
January 26, 2020
Vie Lofts sits at 817 Chestnut St., San Marcos.

Remaining residents of Vie Lofts return home after month-long displacement

Michael Garcia and Christopher Green
December 9, 2019
Mill Street Crossing shopping center nearing final stages of development

Mill Street shopping center to open soon

Christopher Green and Daniel Weeks
October 31, 2019
Materials for the Permian Highway Pipeline

San Marcos files intent to sue federal agencies

Christopher Green
October 17, 2019
San Marcos resident hiking through Purgatory Creek Natural Area Photo credit: Christopher Green

Purgatory Creek to become ADA accessible

Christopher Green
October 9, 2019
162 occupants of the Vie Lofts apartments in San Marcos evacuated the building Sept. 20 due to safety concerns.

Vie Lofts residents return home following structural analysis

Christopher Green
October 3, 2019
The Department of Housing and Residential Life plans to build new dorms to accommodate the growing number of students on Texas State’s campus. 

University begins new dormitory planning

Christopher Green
October 1, 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]

Residents fill city hall amid implementation of new police chief

Christopher Green
September 17, 2019
ERCOT county map. Photo source: Ercot.com.

Energy conservation emergency declared amid record high temperatures

Christopher Green
August 17, 2019
City Council meetings take place in City Hall the first and third Tuesday of the month.

City Council postpones Veoride and handgun resolutions

Christopher Green
August 6, 2019
Mayor Hughson addressing the crowd at the State of San Marcos event.

City and county officials address changes in San Marcos

Christopher Green
August 1, 2019
Amaryllis Northstein studies in the lobby of Bruce and Gloria Ingram Hall, the new engineering building.

Texas State’s STEM program to receive $2.5 million grant

Christopher Green
July 25, 2019
Materials for the Permian Highway Pipeline

Hays County Commissioners vote to continue legal action against Permian Highway Pipeline

Christopher Green
July 18, 2019
The Hays County Government Center is located at 712 S. Stagecoach Trail in San Marcos.

Hays County District Attorney’s office responds to House Bill 1325

Christopher Green
July 16, 2019
Map source: Kinder Morgon website

Permian Highway Pipeline lawsuit gets dismissed

Christopher Green
July 10, 2019
San Marcos representatives hold an open house for community members to discuss city changes

City of San Marcos holds open house to discuss Guadalupe Street project

Christopher Green
June 25, 2019
Schlitterbahn has been in business for 40 years with four locations across Texas

Schlitterbahn sells New Braunfels and Galveston parks

Christopher Green
June 19, 2019
Devastation struck San Marcos after historic flash floods.

Council approves funding for flood recovery

Christopher Green
June 10, 2019
Photo courtesy of Texas State

Kerbey Lane Café to take over Saltgrass Steakhouse location

Christopher Green
May 24, 2019
Illustration by Ninette Solis

City Council moves to supporting San Marcos as Mermaid Capital of Texas

Christopher Green
May 8, 2019
Star file photo

City creates committee for a cleaner San Marcos

Christopher Green
April 24, 2019
Star file photo

San Marcos police investigating Sunday and Monday traffic incidents

Christopher Green
April 22, 2019
A mermaid mural painted on the back side of the Root Cellar Bakery building on the square in downtown San Marcos.Photo by Chelsea Yohn | Staff Photographer

City council takes steps towards designating San Marcos as mermaid capital of Texas

Christopher Green
April 16, 2019
A construction worker awaits incoming traffic Feb 1 on Mill Street.Photo by Richard Molnar

As San Marcos grows, so will construction

Christopher Green
April 11, 2019
File photo of Cape’s Dam

Uncertain future for Cape’s Dam

Christopher Green
April 9, 2019
March 19, San Marcos residents opposed the SMART Terminal at the City Council meeting.Photo by Sierra Martin

City council approves final motion in SMART Terminal development

Christopher Green
March 26, 2019
Star File photo.

City council approves final motion in SMART Terminal development

Christopher Green
March 21, 2019
San Marcos residents protested Permian Highway Pipeline March 6.Photo by Christopher Green

San Marcos City Council opposes Permian Highway Pipeline

Christopher Green
March 6, 2019
Citizens at an open hall in Gillespie Co. Fairgrounds in Fredericksburg, Texas protested the Permian Highway Pipeline.

Kinder Morgan friend or foe?

Christopher Green
February 28, 2019
The demolished Burleson and Hornsby Halls Feb. 15 on Smith Drive.Photo by Jaden Edison

University to destroy Burleson and Hornsby, build new dorm

Christopher Green
February 28, 2019
Aerial view of S.M.A.R.T Terminal.Photo by Christopher Green

City Council takes steps toward S.M.A.R.T Terminal development amid citizen concerns

Christopher Green
February 28, 2019
Hays County Historic Court House. 

Hays County Commissioners Court opposes pipeline

Christopher Green
February 27, 2019
Photo by Josh Mends | Staff Photographer

City Council takes steps toward S.M.A.R.T Terminal development

Christopher Green
February 21, 2019
New shopping center to open on Mill Street

New shopping center to open on Mill Street

Christopher Green
February 12, 2019
San Marcos City Council votes August 7, 2018 to create an innovation district during City Council meeting.Photo byChristopher Green | News Reporter

City Council postpones Cape’s Dam designation decision

Christopher Green
February 1, 2019
Star file photo

Prospective SMART Terminal excites environmental concerns

Christopher Green
January 31, 2019
Illustration by Cameron Hubbard

Residents protest new development over pollution concerns

Christopher Green
January 22, 2019
Star File photo.

City Council approves Transportation Master Plan ordinance

Christopher Green
December 5, 2018
Fire officials and an ATF special agent announce at a Nov. 30 press conference that the July 20 Iconic Village Fire was intentionally set. Photo by Carrington J. Tatum

Iconic Village fire ruled as intentional, officials say

Christopher Green
November 30, 2018
San Marcos City Hall.

Planning and Zoning Commission denies Cape Dam’s historic landmark request

Christopher Green
November 28, 2018
Mayor Jane Hughson and former Mayor John Thomaides shake hands Nov. 14 at Hughson’s swearing-in ceremony. Photo by Raylene Noriega

Jane Hughson sworn in as new mayor of San Marcos

Christopher Green
November 15, 2018
Star file photo

Planning and Zoning Commission denies several motions

Christopher Green
November 14, 2018
Photo by Cristian Curran

City explores self-driving vehicles, paid parking, more, in Transportation Master Plan

Christopher Green
November 13, 2018
An agreement was signed between Katerra Inc. and the city of San Marcos, Oct. 16 to build a manufacturing and distribution facility to the city.Photo by Elza Taurins

Tech company to bring new jobs to San Marcos

Christopher Green
November 5, 2018
San Marcos City Hall.

City Council adds polling places, updated on Transportation Master Plan

Christopher Green
November 1, 2018
The proposed near-term solutions for the Blanco Gardens area along River Road.Courtesy of the city of San Marcos.

San Marcos begins Blanco River flood control designs

Christopher Green
October 30, 2018
Star file photo

Police search for stabbing suspects after early morning altercation

Christopher Green
October 26, 2018
Photo by Josh Mends | Staff Photographer

Planning and Zoning Commission grants permits for three businesses

Christopher Green
October 25, 2018
Star File photo.

City Council approves appointment of municipal court judge, housing tax credits application

Christopher Green
October 17, 2018
Jane Hughson is running for San Marcos mayor against John Thomaides.Photo courtesy of Jane Hughson

VOTING 2018: Meet the San Marcos Mayor candidates

Christopher Green
October 16, 2018
The City of San Marcos is holding their annual recycling competition and it will last from Oct. 8- Nov. 16. Photo By Elza Taurins

City, apartments complexes team up to host recycling competition

Christopher Green
October 13, 2018
Star File photo.

Planning and Zoning Commission recommends church as historic landmark, grants conditional-use permits

Christopher Green
October 10, 2018
San Marcos City Hall.

Planning and Zoning Commission denies request to remove limits on Preferred Scenario Map Amendments

Christopher Green
September 27, 2018
The Workforce Housing Task Force aims to advance homes for families with housing issues. Photo By Cameron Hubbard

City Council establishes workforce to address housing challenges

Christopher Green
September 25, 2018
San Marcos City Hall.

Planning and Zoning Commission approves request to build single-family homes

Christopher Green
September 12, 2018
File photo

City Council limits city campaign budgets and approves upcoming fiscal budget

Christopher Green
September 5, 2018
City Hall Photo Courtesy of Christopher Green

Planning and Zoning Commission denies housing development, citing housing cost and environmental impact

Christopher Green
August 29, 2018
Dogs playing August 23 at San Marcos’ dog park, which will be closed for renovation starting August 27.Photo Courtesy of Diana Furman

City dog park closes for renovations, moves to temporary location

Christopher Green
August 23, 2018
Star File Photo

Planning and Zoning Commission votes on developmental changes

Christopher Green
August 15, 2018
Star file photo

Credit card skimming on the rise in San Marcos

Christopher Green
August 9, 2018
San Marcos City Council votes August 7, 2018 to create an innovation district during City Council meeting.Photo byChristopher Green | News Reporter

City Council develops action plan for innovation district

Christopher Green
August 8, 2018
Star File Photo.

Texas State offers financial and emotional support to students following deadly apartment fire

Christopher Green
August 4, 2018
Star file photo

Portable meth lab found at abandoned Burger King

Christopher Green
July 30, 2018
Photo by: Sam King | Staff Photographer

City holds open house for Hopkins Street construction

Christopher Green
July 28, 2018
Star File Photo.

Texas State releases message about victims of apartment fire

Christopher Green
July 26, 2018
Photo by Josh Martinez | Staff Photographer

High school student petitions officials and candidates to disassociate from NRA

Christopher Green
June 21, 2018
Star File Photo

San Marcos veterans honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

Christopher Green
May 28, 2018
Star file photo>

Hays County unveils new flood warning monitors

Christopher Green
May 3, 2018
Members of Mu Epsilon Theta gather April 7 to take a group picture early morning before heading to their job site at Bobcat Build. Photo courtesy of Mu Epsilon Theta

Students give back to the community through Bobcat Build

Christopher Green
April 8, 2018
Flash flood leaves city by noon, but destroys vehicles in The Pointe’s garage.Photo by: Katie Burrell | News Editor

Hays County unveils new flood warning monitors

Christopher Green
April 8, 2018

Fifteenth annual Bobcat Build

Christopher Green
April 8, 2018
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