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Arrest warrant issued for Hays County corrections officer

Ryan Claycamp, News Editor
May 7, 2025
Members of the San Marcos community gathered in City Hall for citizens' comments on a ceasefire resolution up for vote by the City Council, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in San Marcos.

City council votes to deny ceasefire resolution

Ryan Claycamp, News Editor
May 7, 2025
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Charges dismissed without prejudice against DeVonte Amerson for 2015 death of TXST student

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
April 30, 2025
Greg Abbott threatens state funding to San Marcos ahead of ceasefire resolution

Greg Abbott threatens state funding to San Marcos ahead of ceasefire resolution

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
April 29, 2025
Inside the Capitol: Senate Bill 37

Inside the Capitol: Senate Bill 37

Ryan Claycamp, News Editor
April 29, 2025
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Two students have immigration statuses restored after Trump Administration reverses revocations

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
April 28, 2025
An individual holds a sign reading "Gaza: Most child amputees on Earth. Thanks to us" in the lobby during open comments Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at San Marcos City Hall. Over 60 people spoke during the open comments at the start of the city council meeting about the ceasefire resolution on the agenda.

City Council agrees to put ceasefire resolution to a vote

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
April 18, 2025
Appeals court overturns San Marcos’ marijuana decriminalization ordinance

Appeals court overturns San Marcos’ marijuana decriminalization ordinance

Lucciana Choueiry and Ryan Claycamp
April 17, 2025
Protesters attend Palestine Solidarity SMTX‘s “San Marcos Stands against Genocide” protest, Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the San Marcos City Hall. The movement advocates for a ceasefire resolution in city council.

TXST international students face immigration, visa changes amid federal crackdown

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
April 15, 2025
A photo of the Texas State University sign in front of the Performing Arts Center.

Two Texas State students face change in immigration status amid ongoing revocations

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
April 11, 2025
Hays County Government Center sits at 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Monday, April 7, 2025 in San Marcos.

SMPD, Hays County cannot account for missing evidence

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
April 10, 2025
Screenshot of email from Hays County Sheriff Lt. Clint Pulpan to The University Star on Feb. 3.

40 people arrested in multi-agency raid in Dripping Springs

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
April 3, 2025
Trump signs executive order to dismantle Department of Education

Trump signs executive order to dismantle Department of Education

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
March 31, 2025
San Marcos city council member Amanda Rodriguez leads a chant at the Stop The Genocide protest in downtown San Marcos on Sunday, March 23. The protest was held in collaboration between the Palestine Solidarity SMTX chapter and the Party for Socialism and Liberation San Marcos chapter.

Community members protest for ceasefire in Palestine

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
March 24, 2025
City launches tool for public feedback on budget

City launches tool for public feedback on budget

Ryan Claycamp, News Editor
March 20, 2025
UPD to address staff shortage

UPD to address staff shortage

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
March 4, 2025
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Companies eye San Marcos for potential data centers

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
February 26, 2025
The Texas State campus is flooded with students walking to class on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at Bobcat Trail.

Texas State reports possible measles exposure on campus

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
February 23, 2025
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Deceased bird tests positive for bird flu in Hays County

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
February 21, 2025
Freshman Viviana Nava displays a box of Narcan at the Alkek ‘Ask Us’ counter, Wednesday, Feb. 12. Narcan is also available at the Student Health Center and the Student Recreation Center.

Inside the Capitol: Senate Bill 556

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2025
Texas State’s Clery Act Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for 2020 revealed an increase in reported rapes and burglaries on campus in 2019. The new report comes after a controversy involving the university's instances of misreported crime data, which stretched as far back as 2014.

Man banned from campus following threats

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
February 17, 2025
Texas State recreation studies junior Melody Ellis cheers with a crowd while holding two homemade signs, protesting deporations, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at the Stallions.

Know Your Rights: Local government bodies outline immigration policies

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
February 15, 2025
Appeals Court hears arguments in San Marcos marijuana suit

Appeals Court hears arguments in San Marcos marijuana suit

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
February 14, 2025
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Man arrested in connection to San Marcos homicide

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
February 8, 2025
County to establish jail competency restoration program

County to establish jail competency restoration program

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2025
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Texas State outlines protocols for immigration

Lucciana Choueiry and Ryan Claycamp
February 7, 2025
Texas State students study on the second floor of the library, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 at Alkek.

Trump administration freezes federal aid, effects on TXST remain unclear

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
February 5, 2025
TXST bans Chinese-owned Lemon8, RedNote, among other Chinese apps

TXST bans Chinese-owned Lemon8, RedNote, among other Chinese apps

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
February 5, 2025
TXST partners with schools to address fentanyl crisis

TXST partners with schools to address fentanyl crisis

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
January 29, 2025
Texas State's statue of LBJ is decorated with a snowman, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 at the Quad.

Pause of federal loans, grants will not impact student financial aid at TXST

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
January 28, 2025
DeVonte Amerson and his family stand outside the Hays County Jail the night he is released on bond on Dec. 12, 2023.

Judge rules against DeVonte Amerson in dismissal hearing

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
January 21, 2025
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Texas State cancels Tuesday classes ahead of wintery weather

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
January 19, 2025
Sheriff's office to end jail inmate transfers

Sheriff’s office to end jail inmate transfers

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
January 16, 2025
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Judge denies motion to dismiss DeVonte Amerson case

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
January 14, 2025
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Commissioners Court swears-in new officials, makes move for jail competency restoration

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
January 8, 2025
SMPD hires auto crime detective amid rising vehicle crimes

SMPD hires auto crime detective amid rising vehicle crimes

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
December 27, 2024
TXST center receives grant for teacher safety training

TXST center receives grant for teacher safety training

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
December 5, 2024
Hays County general election experiences decrease in voter turnout percentage

Hays County general election experiences decrease in voter turnout percentage

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
December 4, 2024
TXST to freeze tuition increase through 2025-26

TXST to freeze tuition increase through 2025-26

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
November 21, 2024
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Hays County Commissioners Court proclaim GIS day, employee insurance changes

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
November 21, 2024
Councilmember Amanda Rodriguez is sowrn-in by her sister, Monday, Nov. 18 at City Hall in San Marcos.

San Marcos mayor, councilmember sworn in, runoff election approved

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
November 20, 2024
TXST enrollment unaffected by FAFSA issues

TXST enrollment unaffected by FAFSA issues

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
November 11, 2024
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TXST puts district judge on leave

Lucciana Choueiry and Ryan Claycamp
November 5, 2024
Boxes containing the remains of unidentified individuals stored in the Operation Identification forensics room, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at the Freeman Center research facility. Every unidentified body is attached to their OpID, a number to help with identifying and organized storing of their remains; the forensics room houses over 300 boxes of remains and is quickly running out of storage space.

TXST program identifies deceased migrants

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
October 30, 2024
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Residents sue Hays County over handling of road bond

Ryan Claycamp and Lucciana Choueiry
October 29, 2024
Rabid bat found in SMTX residential neighborhood

Rabid bat found in SMTX residential neighborhood

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
October 29, 2024
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Claims of campaign violations, past actions affect sheriff candidates

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
October 24, 2024
Q&A: San Marcos Mayor candidates

Q&A: San Marcos Mayor candidates

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
October 22, 2024
Q&A: Hays County Sheriff candidates

Q&A: Hays County Sheriff candidates

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
October 21, 2024
Sheriff department uses facial recognition software

Sheriff department uses facial recognition software

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
October 10, 2024
Hays County polling locations deemed inaccessible for disabled voters

Hays County polling locations deemed inaccessible for disabled voters

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
October 4, 2024
History graduate student Louis Osorio addresses protesters rallying for Palestine and Lebanon at the Stallions on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, on The Quad. The protesters began at the Stallions then marched to the LBJ Student Center to object against visiting politicians participating in the Our Fight, Our Future Rally.

Community members hold protest to counter Democratic rally at TXST

Lucciana Choueiry and Ryan Claycamp
October 1, 2024
Texas State junior accounting major Sebastian Perez Diaz registers to vote during the Hispanic-Serving Institution Community Day event, Monday, Sept. 10, 2024 in LBJ Ballroom.

Voter registration efforts increase before elections

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
September 20, 2024
SMPD officers undergo mental health training

SMPD officers undergo mental health training

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
September 16, 2024
San Marcos impacted by rise in car thefts

San Marcos impacted by rise in car thefts

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
September 10, 2024
Weed decriminalized up to four ounces in San Marcos but not TXST

Weed decriminalized up to four ounces in San Marcos but not TXST

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
September 4, 2024
SMPD enacts crisis communications policy

SMPD enacts crisis communications policy

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
August 30, 2024
New Title IX rules won't go into effect at TXST

New Title IX rules won’t go into effect at TXST

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
August 28, 2024
San Marcos Police Chief Stan Standridge answers questions from the press about body camera footage in Malachi Williams' shooting on Aug. 8, 2024 at SMPD in San Marcos.

San Marcos police reveal footage of Malachi Williams’ death

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
August 17, 2024
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Grand jury clears SMPD officer in shooting of homeless man

Lucciana Choueiry and Ryan Claycamp
August 14, 2024
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SMPD discusses death of Leander man

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
August 8, 2024
Hays County sees rise in West Nile Virus

Hays County sees rise in West Nile Virus

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
August 3, 2024
Hays County District Attorney's Office announces pre-trial diversion program

Hays County District Attorney’s Office announces pre-trial diversion program

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
July 30, 2024
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Hays County district judge dismisses SMTX marijuana lawsuit

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
July 23, 2024
Allen Dominguez, co-chair of YDSA, and other Texas State students gather to deliver a letter to President Kelly Damphousse against Executive Order 44 on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

TXST changes free speech policy for antisemitism

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
July 11, 2024
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City council denied police protections repeal, approves housing tax exemptions

Brooke Miller and Ryan Claycamp
July 9, 2024
Hays County judge hears plea to dismiss Attorney General marijuana suit

Hays County judge hears plea to dismiss Attorney General marijuana suit

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
July 1, 2024
Hays County inmate speaks out on poor medical conditions

Hays County inmate speaks out on poor medical conditions

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
June 5, 2024
Glass partitions are placed on either side of the center chair of the council chamber in place for new COVID-19 guidelines, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at City Hall.

City council discusses grant funding, approves exploring paid parking

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
June 5, 2024
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Hays County Primary Runoff Election results

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
May 29, 2024
TXST plans to implement executive order on antisemitism

TXST plans to implement executive order on antisemitism

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
May 18, 2024
Eric Martinez, executive director of Mano Amiga Safe Communities, speaks outside San Marcos City Hall before submitting signatures to repeal the San Marcos Police Department's civil service protections on April 30, 2024.

Local political action committee submits police reform signatures

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
May 6, 2024
Malachi Williams' grandfather, Pastor Wayne Miller delivers a speech to the crowd outside of San Marcos City Hall on April 25, 2024.

Family of man killed by SMPD asks for police accountability

Ryan Claycamp and Eleanor Munoz
May 1, 2024
Malachi Williams' family displays photographs and posters in Williams' honor outside of San Marcos City Hall on April 25, 2024.

Pastor Wayne Miller attempts to comfort Shanta Miller, Malachi Williams' mother, as she delivers a speech to the crowd outside the San Marcos Public Library on April 25, 2024.

Malachi Williams' family members lead the crowd in the chant "Justice for Malachi" outside one of Williams' favorite locations, the San Marcos Public Library on April 25, 2024.

Rise in syphilis cases impacts TXST

Rise in syphilis cases impacts TXST

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
April 29, 2024
Department of Education, FAFSA announces more financial aid delays

Department of Education, FAFSA announces more financial aid delays

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
April 17, 2024
Spectators observe the torn down fence at River Fest while an official keeps guard, Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Sewell Park.

[Photo] Texas State invites entire student body to fest limited to 5,000

Carson Weaver, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2024
Emergency Medical Services attend to injured students outside River Fest on April 11, 2024.

River Fest results in multiple injuries

Lucciana Choueiry and Ryan Claycamp
April 15, 2024
San Marcos Hays County Emergency Medical Services and San Marcos Fire Department parked outside Sewell Park for River Fest on April 11, 2024.

UPD responds to River Fest aftermath

Lucciana Choueiry and Ryan Claycamp
April 12, 2024
Security denies entry to students at River Fest after the barricade was trampled on April 11, 2024.

EMS responds to multiple injuries at River Fest

Lucciana Choueiry, Ryan Claycamp, and Eleanor Munoz
April 11, 2024
Local activism group to submit petitions to repeal police protections

Local activism group to submit petitions to repeal police protections

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
April 8, 2024
SMCISD releases renderings for new Mendez Elementary

SMCISD releases renderings for new Mendez Elementary

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
April 4, 2024
New STEM building approved for construction

New STEM building approved for construction

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
March 27, 2024
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Hays County primary election sees 19% voter turnout

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
March 22, 2024
UPD, county sheriff to implement Rape Aggression Defense classes for students and county residents

UPD, county sheriff to implement Rape Aggression Defense classes for students and county residents

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
March 6, 2024
A file photo of the Lyndon Baines Johnson statue located on Texas State’s campus.

Tickets for the presidential debate to be limited for students

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
March 2, 2024
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A look at candidates for Hays County Sheriff

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
February 27, 2024
Attorney General seeks to overturn marijuana decriminalization in San Marcos, future plans

Attorney General seeks to overturn marijuana decriminalization in San Marcos, future plans

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
February 16, 2024
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