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Gov. Abbott announces updates for the state April 17.

Abbott to issue executive order to reopen restaurants, malls and movie theaters May 1

Sierra Martin
April 27, 2020
Gov. Abbott announces COVID-19 updates for the state.

Gov. Abbott provides update on state’s efforts to combat COVID-19

Sierra Martin
April 21, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County confirms six new COVID-19 cases

Sierra Martin
April 15, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Hays County confirms 10 new COVID-19 cases

Sierra Martin
April 14, 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference, Monday, March 23, 2020, to address the state’s response to COVID-19.

COVID-19 updates from Gov. Abbott’s office, April 10, 2020

Sierra Martin
April 10, 2020
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra declared a state of disaster for COVID-19 in the county, Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the Hays County Historic Courthouse in San Marcos. Residents concerned they may be exhibiting symptoms are instructed to call the Hays County Coronavirus Hotline at 512-393-5525 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Largest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases brings Hays County total to 77

Sierra Martin
April 8, 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott updates the public on the state’s efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 at a press conference held March 22.

Governor increases healthcare and hospital capacity with two executive orders

Sierra Martin
March 22, 2020
Hays County Historic Court House. 

Second confirmed case of COVID-19 in Hays County

Sierra Martin
March 16, 2020
A file photo of a Texas State University sign.

Workplace Policy changes to include remote working and learning

Sierra Martin
March 13, 2020
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment sits at 201 San Marcos Springs Dr., adjacent to Texas State University.

Meadows Center placed on lockdown

Sierra Martin
March 10, 2020
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New campus safety initiatives added to five-year strategic plan

Sierra Martin
February 18, 2020
Pamphlets pertaining to mental health services for Texas State students are offered outside of the Counseling Center, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, inside of the LBJ Student Center.

Counseling Center resources exhausted

Sierra Martin
January 21, 2020
Wendy Davis addresses supporters during her campaign stop in Buda, Jan. 10.

Congressional candidate makes campaign stop in Buda

Sandra Sadek and Sierra Martin
January 12, 2020
Courtesy of the City of San Marcos.Graph showing weights of byproduct produced by Sights and Sounds over the last four years.

Sights and Sounds achieves zero-waste status

Sierra Martin
January 7, 2020
Attendees walk past the Ferris wheel, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at the Sights and Sounds of Christmas festival in San Marcos.

Sights and Sounds takes safety precautions this year

Sierra Martin
December 13, 2019
Vice President Tucker Thompson’s gavel during the Nov. 18 meeting.

New constitution drafting results in long night of discussion for Student Government

Sierra Martin
November 19, 2019
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Tuition increases to come for 2021 and 2022 school years

Sierra Martin
November 5, 2019
Student Government Director of Finance Preston Nieves addresses Student Body Vice President Tucker Thompson and President Corey Benbow.

New constitution proposed for Student Government

Sierra Martin
November 5, 2019
A UPD officer stands as a guard over Texas State University’s Quad.

UPD Chief reveals staffing shortage at Student Government meeting

Sierra Martin
October 22, 2019
New Student Senators Cody Retz, Shoval Gurvitz and Isaiah Trevino are confirmed as Student Senators Oct. 9.

New Student Senators confirmed amid loss of retention

Sierra Martin
October 10, 2019
Texas State University President Dr. Denise Trauth speaks with student Ethan Pena Sept. 30 at the Student Government Roundtable in the LBJ Ballroom.

Student Government roundtable addresses campus issues

Sierra Martin
October 1, 2019
State Representative Erin Zwiener gives student senators an update on the last session held by the Texas House of Representatives on Sept. 30..

Administration admits to inaccurate reporting of campus crime by UPD at Student Government meeting

Sierra Martin
October 1, 2019
Vice President Tucker Thompson at the podium addressing Student Government Senators Sept. 24.

Student Government reacts to dropping Student Senator retention rate

Sierra Martin
September 24, 2019
Texas State President Denise Trauth speaking at the Sept. 9 Student Government meeting.

Student Government meeting ends unexpectedly due to lack of student senators present

Sierra Martin
September 10, 2019
Guadalupe Street get new bike lanes and lane striping. Photo credit: Sierra Martin

New bike lanes on Guadalupe Street

Sierra Martin
September 4, 2019
Rio Vista Rapids Photo credit: Sierra Martin

Caldwell County development threatens cleanliness of the San Marcos River

Sierra Martin
September 2, 2019
Courtesy of the City of San Marcos Jorge Enriquez

Suspect involved in road rage incident found and arrested

Sierra Martin
August 30, 2019
Current Student Body President Corey Benbow and Vice President Tucker Thompson are not seeking reelection.

Student Government works toward projects for fall semester

Sierra Martin
August 29, 2019
Locals and tourist swim in Five Mile Dam on July 25, 2019.

Five Mile Dam safety regulations are being questioned following recent drowning

Sierra Martin
August 5, 2019
Brandon Theesfeld mugshot Photo credit: Courtesy of Lafayette Sheriff’s Office

San Marcos Academy Graduate Brandon Theesfeld arrested on murder charges

Sierra Martin
July 24, 2019
The Old Telephony Company Building was built in 1928 and served as a workplace for generations of San Marcos residents.

San Marcos community mourns the destruction of historic building

Sierra Martin
July 24, 2019
Ryan Hyman was a wide receiver for Midwestern State and resided in Austin

Austin local found dead in San Marcos River after tubing trip

Sierra Martin
June 17, 2019
SMPD Chief Stapp updating the press on the condition of injured Officer Claudia Cormier.Photo by Sierra Martin

San Marcos police officer recovering after being hit by drunk driver

Sierra Martin
May 21, 2019
President of Texas State’s chapter of Turning Point USA Stormi Rodriguez speaks Oct. 24 before a keynote from TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk and communications director Candace Owens.

TPUSA takes a victory on campus

Sierra Martin
April 29, 2019
Photo courtesy of the City of San Marcos

Man arrested after watching female students sleep, tied to burglaries throughout San Marcos

Sierra Martin
April 26, 2019
Photo Courtesy of the Student Health Center

Vaccine-preventable diseases sweep the country, including Texas

Sierra Martin
April 23, 2019
Star file photo

Free Speech Feud

Sierra Martin
April 9, 2019

San Marcos faces crime increase

Sierra Martin
April 2, 2019
Photo courtesy of the San Marcos Police Department.

Local business robbed at gunpoint, suspect in custody

Sierra Martin
March 26, 2019
Alkek Library is expected to complete construction in 2020.Photo by Sierra Martin

Alkek construction brings $14.3 million worth of changes

Sierra Martin
March 26, 2019
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One suspect in custody after shooting near SXSW

Sierra Martin
March 16, 2019
The Texas State mobile app TRACS used by students and faculty to keep up with classes.Star file photo

TRACS to be replaced by fall 2019

Sierra Martin
March 5, 2019
A recycling bus rear-ends a Texas State bus.Photo by Carissa Castillo

Collision involving TXST bus leaves three injured

Sierra Martin
March 4, 2019
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Saltgrass Steakhouse moving off Texas State-owned lot

Sierra Martin
February 19, 2019
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