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All content by Katherine Rea
The Whips perform for the crowd at Tantra SMTX, Saturday Nov. 9, 2024 in downtown San Marcos.

[Photo] Community bands together, saves Tantra’s live music

Megan Weise, Life and Arts Reporter
December 3, 2024
Singer and guitarist Conner Redden performs with his band Flight By Nothing, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Tantra in downtown San Marcos.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Nov. 4 – 10

Isabelle Cantu, Meg Boles, and Katherine Rea
November 11, 2024
Flight By Nothing fans cheer on the Austin based band during its Halloween show, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Zelicks Icehouse.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Oct. 28 – Nov. 4

Katherine Rea, Isabelle Cantu, and Maya Contreras
November 4, 2024
Abby Reyes (Right) and Joshua Spear (Left) compare notes and theorize over the possible killer in a murder mystery party, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Wineaux. No one knew the identity of the killer, including the person playing the killer.

(Photo Gallery) – Halloweekend in San Marcos

Allison Drinnon, Meg Boles, and Katherine Rea
October 28, 2024
Sagi Gabay answers questions at the memorial service regarding the Oct. 7th attack, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at the Price Center.

Ari Weingarten opens with a speech for the Oct. 7th memorial service, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at the Price Center.

Locals gather for the Oct. 7th memorial service, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at the Price Center.

Locals gather for the Oct. 7th memorial service, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at the Price Center.

Marketing sophomore Lysha Pineda poses in front of the Vaquero Statue, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in front of Old Main.

[Photo] Honoring heritage: First-Generation Hispanic women navigate through TXST

Madelin Morales, Life and Arts Contributor
October 8, 2024
Native American cloth dancers dance in line during the grand entry at the Sacred Springs Powwow, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, near the Meadows Center. People from all over the state traveled to attend the two-day powwow.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Sept. 30 – Oct. 6

Allison Drinnon and Katherine Rea
October 7, 2024
(Left) McKenna Wells and her band, The Trips, perform a song during the Bobcat Jump event, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Railyard Bar and Grill. (Right) Marshall Wells and his band, The Trips, performs for Bobcat Jump Music Fest, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Railyard Bar and Grill. Photo illustration by Sarah Manning.

[Photo] Give them hell: students form first co-ed spirit fraternity

Jamin Ochoa, Life and Arts Reporter
September 27, 2024
(Left) McKenna Wells and her band, The Trips, perform a song during the Bobcat Jump event, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Railyard Bar and Grill. (Right) Marshall Wells and his band, The Trips, performs for Bobcat Jump Music Fest, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Railyard Bar and Grill. Photo illustration by Sarah Manning.

[Photo] Brothers host long-awaited multi-genre music festival

Cara Cervenka, Life and Arts Reporter
September 26, 2024
Three members of Grupo Folklorico Ocotochtli wearing vestido de listones (dress of ribons) pose for a selfie before dancing at Viva TXST on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at the LBJ Student Center. Established in 1983, Grupo Folklorico Ocotochtli shares the culture of Mexico through dance.

(Photo Gallery) Star Snaps – Sept. 16-22

Katherine Rea, Allison Drinnon, Rosey Mendoza, Carlene Ottah, Khang Le, and Maya Contreras
September 23, 2024
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[Photo] Hays County Commissioners Court approves fiscal year 2025 budget, raises property taxes

Jacquelyn Burrer, News Contributor
September 20, 2024
Malibu Imported performs in the drag marathon during the 10th annual SMTX Pride, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at The Railyard Bar and Grill.

[Photo] San Marcos community reflects on 15 years of LGBTQ+ advocacy

Cassandra Tamez, Life and Arts Contributor
September 19, 2024
Bo Moore and his band perform cover songs at the Tunes at Noon event on campus, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at the LBJ Amphitheater.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Sept. 9-15

Katherine Rea, Meg Boles, Allison Drinnon, Kobe Arriaga, and Carlene Ottah
September 16, 2024
A couple overlooks the scenic river from the back patio area while waiting for their food, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 at Ivar's River Pub in San Marcos.

[Photo] San Marcos restaurants grapple with lasting pandemic effects

Lucciana Choueiry, News Editor
September 10, 2024
A couple overlooks the scenic view of the river from the back patio area while waiting for their food, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in San Marcos.

[Photo] (Photo Gallery) – Bites of San Marcos

September 9, 2024
(Left) Biology sophomore Carli Marshall and (right) interior design freshman Aiden Peterson wave bubbles at students walking to their first day of classes, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, outside Derrick Hall.

(Photo Gallery) Star Snaps Aug. 26-30 – First week of school

Meg Boles, Blake Leschber, and Katherine Rea
August 30, 2024
Family members in remembrance of Rome Henderson come together at Bobcat Pause, Monday, April 15, 2024, in the LBJ Grand Ballroom.

[Photo] TXST remembers, honors fallen Bobcats

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
April 16, 2024
Texas State graduate student Elliana Lerma poses for her headshot, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Texas State.

[Photo] Texas State students discover community as influencers

Madelin Morales, Life and Arts Contributor
May 2, 2024
Texas State senior Hannah Earls (3) prepares to bat against the Appalachian State, Friday, March 22, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Texas State softball drops series finale against South Alabama

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
March 31, 2024
Texas State senior Piper Randolph (11) prepares to bat during the game against Appalachian State, Friday, March. 22, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Bobcats extend win streak to five with road victory over Bearkats

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
March 27, 2024
Texas State senior shortstop Hannah Earls (3) prepares to bat against Appalachian State, Friday March 22, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Mullins dominates as Bobcats break out the brooms against Mountaineers

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2024
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