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All content by Daniella Carrera
The Supreme Court ruled that the basis of what the Trump administration attempted to end the DACA program violated the Administrative Procedure Act. For current DACA students at Texas State, this decision means they can continue to plan their academic careers and finish their degrees with fewer worries.

Texas State reacts to Supreme Court DACA decision

Sarah Hernandez and Daniella Carrera
July 13, 2020
Hays County reports 85 new cases of COVID-19, one new fatality

Hays County reports 105 new COVID-19 cases

Daniella Carrera
July 1, 2020
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra issues an executive order requiring all Hays County residents to wear face coverings when in public, Thursday, June 18, 2020, outside of the Hays County Historic Courthouse. The order will begin June 22 and end July 20.

County Judge Becerra amends order to prohibit large gatherings

Daniella Carrera
June 26, 2020
Gov. Abbott announces updates for the state, Friday, April 17, 2020, in the state capitol.

Gov. Abbott announces temporary pause of additional reopening phases

Daniella Carrera
June 25, 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 addresses record high COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations

Daniella Carrera
June 22, 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.

Live updates: San Marcos businesses respond to new COVID-19 cases

Daniel Weeks and Daniella Carrera
June 22, 2020
A line of people in their vehicles waiting to get tested for COVID-19 on Sunday, June 14, 2020, outside of Bonham Pre-K school.

State Rep. Zwiener discusses COVID-19 testing shortcomings in Hays County

Daniella Carrera
June 18, 2020
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

County offices and courts reopening in Hays County

Daniella Carrera
June 10, 2020
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Students experience relief and rejection from Bobcat Cares

Daniella Carrera and Daniel Weeks
June 1, 2020
Star file photo

UPDATE: Vehicle rollover accident results in additional death, three dead

Daniella Carrera
May 27, 2020
Tubers float the San Marcos River through Rio Vista Park.

San Marcos announces reopening of river parks

Daniella Carrera
May 20, 2020
Gov. Abbott announces updates for the state April 17.

Gov. Abbott extends Texas disaster declaration

Daniella Carrera
May 12, 2020
Star file photo of the Hays County Seal.

Free COVID-19 testing locations to open May 10

Daniella Carrera
May 5, 2020
A construction worker awaits incoming traffic Feb 1 on Mill Street.Photo by Richard Molnar

Construction project on Bishop and Moore streets begin May 4

Daniella Carrera
May 1, 2020
Star file photo of the Hays County Seal.

Uninsured Hays County residents now eligible for free COVID-19 testing

Daniella Carrera
April 28, 2020
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Judge Ruben Becerra issues resolution in support of Hays County tax relief

Daniella Carrera
April 27, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County confirms one new case of COVID-19

Daniella Carrera
April 24, 2020
San Marcos City Hall.

Mayor Jane Hughson orders parks to remain closed

Daniella Carrera
April 22, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports two new COVID-19 cases

Daniella Carrera
April 19, 2020
A playful pillar of positive adjectives and verbs stands outside of Roxanne’s House Friday, April 10, 2020, at the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center. The center is offering a program to assist parents who may feel overwhelmed by their children in an effort to prevent possible child abuse.

Children advocacy organizations move services online in response to COVID-19

Daniella Carrera
April 16, 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sits during a media briefing, Friday, April 3. Photo courtesy of Texas Governor’s Office.

COVID-19 updates from Gov. Abbott’s office, April 13

Daniella Carrera
April 13, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County reports first COVID-19 fatality

Daniella Carrera
April 13, 2020
The San Marcos City Council passed an ordinance encouraging the use of cite-and-release during its first reading on Tuesday, April 7, with four members voting in favor and three opposing it. The final vote to confirm the ordinance will take place April 21.

Municipal court goes virtual in response to COVID-19 outbreak

Daniella Carrera
April 9, 2020
Gov. Abbott addresses members of the media during a press conference, Monday, March 23, 2020, at the State Capitol.

Gov. Abbott waives regulations to speed up transfers of prescription information

Daniella Carrera
April 7, 2020
Hays County Historic Court House.

Four additional COVID-19 cases in Hays County, bringing total to 54

Daniella Carrera
April 5, 2020
Courtesy of the San Marcos Police DepartmentBooking photo for Derek Arredondo, 32.

SWAT, San Marcos police arrest “documented gang member”

Daniella Carrera
April 1, 2020
Hays County Epidemiologist Eric Schneider speaks about the first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in the county, Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the Hays County Historic Courthouse. “There is no magic cure for COVID-19,” Schneider said. “The majority of people let it run its course and go back to (their) everyday life.”

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hays County rise to 16

Daniella Carrera
March 29, 2020
Mayor of San Marcos Jane Hughson speaks at a press conference held to declare a state of disaster for COVID-19 in Hays County, Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the Hays County Historic Courthouse in San Marcos. “(Declaring state of disaster) will allow us to reallocate funds in our disaster relief,” Hughson said.

San Marcos clarifies restrictions on bars and restaurants

Daniella Carrera
March 18, 2020
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Hays County: Gatherings of 10 or more people prohibited

Daniella Carrera
March 17, 2020
Mayor of San Marcos Jane Hughson speaks at a press conference held to declare a state of disaster for COVID-19 in Hays County, Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the Hays County Historic Courthouse in San Marcos. “(Declaring state of disaster) will allow us to reallocate funds in our disaster relief,” Hughson said.

San Marcos prohibits gatherings of over 50 people

Daniella Carrera
March 16, 2020
Student Body President Corey Benbow and Vice President Tucker Thompson presiding over the first student government meeting of the semester on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020.

Student Government releases COVID-19 response

Daniella Carrera
March 13, 2020
Election campaign signs are placed Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, outside the LBJ Student Center.

Star Explains: Local offices

Daniella Carrera
March 6, 2020
Texas State Graduate student Bria Marty holds a preserved spider, Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at the Science Greenhouse.

Web research project aims to collect information about spiders

Daniella Carrera
March 3, 2020
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