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Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports 99 new COVID-19 cases, 215 active in San Marcos

Daniel Weeks
June 12, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 82 new COVID-19 cases, San Marcos with most active

Daniel Weeks
June 11, 2020
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

San Marcos to offer free COVID testing June 14 and 20

Daniel Weeks
June 11, 2020
The Undergraduate Academic Center arch sits unoccupied, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Texas State.

VPSA announces summer II health and safety guideline changes

Daniel Weeks
June 11, 2020
Cabana Beach apartments on June 9, 2020.

Cabana Beach Apartments resident tests positive for COVID-19

Daniel Weeks
June 9, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 43 new COVID-19 cases since Friday, no recoveries

Daniel Weeks
June 8, 2020
Protesters chant and hold signs up at people in passing vehicles on Hopkins Street, Thursday, June 4, 2020, during the second part of a protest advocating for black lives and justice at San Marcos City Hall. (Jaden Edison)

Three days, three protests: San Marcos shouts for Black Lives Matter

Daniel Weeks and Rebecca Harrell
June 7, 2020
A person walks through the Quad, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Texas State.

University work groups present health and safety guidelines, mandates face masks

Daniel Weeks
June 5, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports nine new cases of COVID-19, 13 recover

Daniel Weeks
June 5, 2020
Screenshot of a Facebook Live stream where Brassell comments "Bunch of monkeys"

Texas State staff member no longer with university following alleged use of racial slur

Daniel Weeks
June 4, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports four new cases of COVID-19, eight recover

Daniel Weeks
June 4, 2020
(Left to right) San Marcos City Council members Melissa Derrick, Saul Gonzales, Ed Mihalkanin, Mayor Jane Hughson, Mark Rockeymoore and Maxfield Baker review a proposal at a city council meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at San Marcos City Hall.

City Council moves forward with COVID-19 project funding

Daniel Weeks
June 2, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 18 new COVID-19 cases, nine recover

Daniel Weeks
June 2, 2020
Star file photo

SMPD searching for suspect in hit-and-run fatality

Daniel Weeks
June 2, 2020
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Students experience relief and rejection from Bobcat Cares

Daniella Carrera and Daniel Weeks
June 1, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports six new COVID-19 cases, three recover

Daniel Weeks
May 31, 2020
Justyn Payne delivers a speech during a protest for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Friday, May 29, 2020, at the Hays County Historic Courthouse in San Marcos. (Jaden Edison)

‘It is our time to speak’: San Marcos community protests in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor

Jaden Edison, Daniel Weeks, and Aidan Bea
May 30, 2020
A person walks through the Quad, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Texas State.

President Trauth provides updates from work groups

Daniel Weeks
May 29, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 17 new cases of COVID-19

Daniel Weeks
May 28, 2020
Texas State President Denise Trauth speaks at an Alumni Luncheon during 2018 Homecoming Week. Photo courtesy of Chandler Prude.

President Trauth makes LGBTQIA+ task force a permanent university entity

Daniel Weeks
May 28, 2020
Star file photo

UPDATE: Suspects identified in Sadler House shooting

Daniel Weeks
May 28, 2020
Students wait in line to vote on Super Tuesday, Tuesday, March 4, 2020, on the third floor of the LBJ Student Center at Texas State.

Texas Supreme Court blocks mail-in voting expansion

Daniel Weeks
May 27, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports 18 new COVID-19 cases, four recover

Daniel Weeks
May 27, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports nine new COVID-19 cases, three recover

Daniel Weeks
May 26, 2020
Gov. Abbott addresses members of the media during a press conference, Monday, March 23, 2020, at the State Capitol.

Gov. Abbott announces new openings under phase II

Daniel Weeks
May 26, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports no new cases of COVID-19, no recoveries

Daniel Weeks
May 24, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports eight new cases of COVID-19

Daniel Weeks
May 22, 2020
A room in the Hays County Jail, Monday, March 11, 2019, in San Marcos.

Gov. Abbott suspends in-person visitations in county jails

Daniel Weeks
May 22, 2020
A sign reminding customers to stay safe sits next to a bottle of hand sanitizer, Saturday, May 2, 2020, at the entryway of CRAFThouse Kitchen & Tap.

Texas businesses and services able to open today

Daniel Weeks
May 22, 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference, Monday, March 23, 2020, to address the state’s response to COVID-19.

Gov. Abbott updates from May 21

Daniel Weeks
May 21, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports eight new COVID-19 cases, three recover

Daniel Weeks
May 21, 2020
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Hays County hosts virtual town hall for input on highway planning

Daniel Weeks
May 20, 2020
Star file photo

SMPD headquarters evacuated due to gas leak

Daniel Weeks
May 20, 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sits in a media briefing Friday, April 10, 2020, in the State Capitol. Photo courtesy of Texas governor’s office.

Gov. Abbott directs Texas universities to reduce budgets

Daniel Weeks
May 20, 2020
The San Marcos City Council discusses Ordinance 2020-32, Tuesday, May 19, 2020, via Zoom for their regular meeting.

City Council passes city improvement plan and commercial scooter ban

Daniel Weeks
May 20, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports three new cases of COVID-19, two recover

Daniel Weeks
May 19, 2020
Gov. Abbott announces updates for the state, Friday, April 17, 2020, in the state capitol.

Gov. Abbott announces second phase of Texas reopening

Daniel Weeks
May 18, 2020
Texas State TXST

Texas State announces summer parking rules and shuttle schedules

Daniel Weeks
May 18, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports no new cases of COVID-19, one recovers

Daniel Weeks
May 16, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports two new cases of COVID-19

Daniel Weeks
May 15, 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau mails self-response questionnaire forms to every residence in the country to complete the census. According to the Census Bureau, only 42.4% of the Hays County population has completed the census.

Hays County releases current census response rates

Daniel Weeks
May 15, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports two new cases of COVID-19

Daniel Weeks
May 14, 2020
A photo of English lecturer and Texas State alumnus Wade Martin. (Courtesy of the Department of English)

Texas State lecturer passes away

Daniel Weeks
May 14, 2020
Texas State Rep. Erin Zwiener and her campaign manager Taylor Bounds speak to about 40 women about running for elected office as part of an event organized by the Hays County Women’s Political Caucus, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in the LBJ Student Center.

Rep. Zwiener to distribute face masks in San Marcos and Buda

Daniel Weeks
May 14, 2020
Star file photo

San Marcos Police Department searches for information on armed man

Daniel Weeks
May 12, 2020
Texas State TXST

President Trauth announces cancellation of in-person commencement ceremonies

Daniel Weeks
May 11, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports five new cases of COVID-19, 11 recover

Daniel Weeks
May 11, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports one new case of COVID-19

Daniel Weeks
May 9, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports four new COVID-19 cases, one new death

Daniel Weeks
May 8, 2020
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Hays County reports second COVID-19 fatality

Daniel Weeks
May 8, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports four new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
May 7, 2020
San Marcos City Hall.

San Marcos seeks applicants for COVID-19 response funds

Daniel Weeks
May 6, 2020
(Left to right) San Marcos City Council members Melissa Derrick, Saul Gonzales, Ed Mihalkanin, Mayor Jane Hughson, Mark Rockeymoore and Maxfield Baker review a proposal at a city council meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at San Marcos City Hall.

City Council enacts temporary parklet program, amends fiscal year budget

Daniel Weeks
May 6, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports seven new COVID-19 cases, five more recover

Daniel Weeks
May 5, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports nine new cases of COVID-19

Daniel Weeks
May 4, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports one new COVID-19 case

Daniel Weeks
May 3, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports no new COVID-19 cases, one case recovers

Daniel Weeks
May 2, 2020
Texas State President Denise Trauth meets with Faculty Senate, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, to discuss the university’s funding priorities.

President Trauth announces university budget cut

Daniel Weeks
May 2, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports two new COVID-19 cases, three more recover

Daniel Weeks
May 1, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports no new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
April 30, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports five new COVID-19 cases, active cases decrease to 73

Daniel Weeks
April 29, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports five new cases of COVID-19

Daniel Weeks
April 28, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports six new cases of COVID-19

Daniel Weeks
April 27, 2020
Texas State President Denise Trauth speaks at an Alumni Luncheon during 2018 Homecoming Week. Photo courtesy of Chandler Prude.

Q&A Re Bobcat Cares with University President Trauth

Daniel Weeks
April 27, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports no new cases of COVID-19

Daniel Weeks
April 26, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County confirms one new case of COVID-19

Daniel Weeks
April 25, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County confirms four new cases of COVID-19

Daniel Weeks
April 23, 2020
File photo

SJMC summer II classes moved to online courses

Daniel Weeks
April 22, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports eight new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
April 20, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports four new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
April 17, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County confirms eight new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks
April 16, 2020
Greg Abbott in a media briefing April 8, photo courtesy of Texas governor’s office.

COVID-19 updates from Gov. Abbott’s office, April 15, 2020

Daniel Weeks
April 15, 2020
Greg Abbott in a media briefing April 8, photo courtesy of Texas governor’s office.

Gov. Abbott extends statewide disaster declaration

Daniel Weeks
April 12, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

No new COVID-19 cases reported in Hays County, six tests pending

Daniel Weeks
April 11, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Three new COVID-19 cases confirmed, totaling 82 cases in Hays County

Daniel Weeks
April 10, 2020
San Marcos City Hall.

City council approves first reading of cite-and-release ordinance, COVID-19 eviction ordinance

Daniel Weeks
April 9, 2020
Abbott Mobilizes National Guard-2

Gov. Abbott utilizes Texas National Guard to increase face mask production

Daniel Weeks
April 8, 2020
Graphic depicting the area of the face the masks should cover to best mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus virus (COVID-19).

CDC recommends wearing cloth face masks in public, county considering making it required

Daniel Weeks
April 7, 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.

San Marcos receives $6 million in coronavirus relief funds

Daniel Weeks
April 3, 2020
Texas State TXST

Texas State faculty member tests positive for COVID-19

Daniel Weeks
March 27, 2020
Sewell Park

Texas State closes Sewell Park

Daniel Weeks
March 24, 2020
All restaurants, bars, gyms and schools across the state will close by order of the governor.

Texas closes restaurants, gyms and schools

Daniel Weeks
March 19, 2020
Texas State’s added COVID-19 webpage includes prevention techniques to protect oneself from a potential virus. Practices include covering a cough, frequently washing one’s hands and disinfecting high touch surfaces.

Texas State responds to spread of coronavirus

Daniel Weeks
March 10, 2020
Dr. Jocabed “Joca” Marquez sits during a city council discussion over cite-and-release, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at San Marcos City Hall.

Council Member Jocabed Marquez to resign from city council

Daniel Weeks
March 10, 2020
(Left to right) San Marcos City Council members Melissa Derrick, Saul Gonzales, Ed Mihalkanin, Mayor Jane Hughson, Mark Rockeymoore and Maxfield Baker review a proposal at a city council meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at San Marcos City Hall.

City Council amends affordable housing policy

Daniel Weeks
February 19, 2020
Star file photo.

Texas State hires new Clery Act Compliance Specialist

Daniel Weeks
February 17, 2020
Current Student Body President Corey Benbow and Vice President Tucker Thompson are not seeking reelection.

Student Government holding debate Feb. 10

Daniel Weeks
February 8, 2020
City officials meeting in the San Marcos City Council Chamber discussing the prospective development at the intersection of South Old Bastrop Highway and Rattler Road, February 4, 2020.

City Council passes new development with affordable rental housing

Daniel Weeks
February 6, 2020
The Pi Kappa Phi house is located on Comanche Street near the place of attack on Nikolas Panagiotopoulus on Oct. 27, 2019.

Fraternity suspended after university investigation

Daniel Weeks
February 4, 2020
The front bumper on a Texas State shuttle hangs from the center after a collision with another shuttle bus Feb. 3, 2020, on Sessom Drive across from a commuter parking lot.

Texas State shuttle collision on Sessom Drive

Daniel Weeks
February 3, 2020
Jocabed Marquez won her Place 5 seat on the council after garnering 62.81% in a run-off election against Rick Henderson December 11, 2018.

City official’s tweet brings ethics controversy

Daniel Weeks
January 28, 2020
Since the outbreak of e-cigarette-related health cases that began September 2019, actions have been taken to mitigate the availability of these products. A ban on flavored e-cigarette products has been proposed on Jan. 2, and full-enforcement of the ban will soon be disciplined.

Flavored vape products take a hit from federal action

Daniel Weeks
January 23, 2020
Councilmembers review presentations from land ordinance offers on Jan 21, to be acted upon in future meetings.

City Council moves to rezone certain areas in San Marcos

Daniel Weeks
January 22, 2020
Deputy Constable Dave Graham (left) and Sheriff Gary Cutler (right) discussing cite and release policy in Hays County.

North Hays Republican Group holds sheriff candidate forum

Daniel Weeks
January 14, 2020
Provided in the City of San Marcos Ethics Review Commission compliant materialsScreenshot of the council member Joca Martinez’s Nov. 19 tweet.

Ethics Review Commission investigates City Council member tweet

Daniel Weeks
January 10, 2020
Dr. Gloria Martinez presenting the Complete Count Committee’s update to the city council on Jan. 7

City Council receives update from Complete Count Committee

Daniel Weeks
January 8, 2020
Star file photo

Rollover incident results in two fatalities

Daniel Weeks
January 5, 2020
The attack happened near the Pi Kappa Phi house located on North Comanche Street. Texas State’s Pi Kappa Phi chapter was suspended after the alleged attack on Nikolas Panagiotopoulos was brought to light in October.

Student assaulted by fraternity members files lawsuit

Daniel Weeks
December 23, 2019
Mayor Jane Hughson honors City Manager Steve Parker’s final meeting with the San Marcos City Council by declaring Dec. 17 a celebration of his work for the city.

City Council moves forward with Mitigation Action Plan

Daniel Weeks
December 18, 2019
Image captured from Twitter

Student organization publishes in-class recording of Texas State professor

Chase Rogers and Daniel Weeks
December 9, 2019
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