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Texas bill hindering transgender student athletes’ participation sparks concern

Timia Cobb, News Editor
November 4, 2021
Texas State students walk by the Arch, Monday, August 23, 2021, at the UAC.

Faculty Senate considers new cyber harassment policy

Timia Cobb, News Editor
October 28, 2021
Star file photo of Alkek Library.

Faculty Senate discusses campus safety, employee retention with college liaisons

Timia Cobb, News Editor
October 21, 2021
Texas State's Comedy Association pose for organization picture outside of the Alkek Library. 

Student organizations navigate lingering social, retention effects of COVID-19

Timia Cobb, News Editor
October 20, 2021
Empty beer cans thrown July 5 alongside the San Marcos River.

Surrounding towns put pressure on San Marcos to ban disposable containers

Timia Cobb, News editor
October 19, 2021
Nursing instructor Joy Hargraves LVN (right) administers a COVID-19 vaccine to San Marcos Academy Boarding Director Stephanie Ramirez (left), Friday, March 11, 2021, at San Marcos High School.

Faculty Senate ponders possibility of campus-wide vaccination mandate

Timia Cobb, News Editor
October 14, 2021
Texas State students walk by the Arch, Monday, August 23, 2021, at the UAC.

Texas State launches ‘NEXT IS NOW’ fundraising campaign

Timia Cobb, News Editor
October 10, 2021
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Texas State students map Hurricane Ida disaster zones with national, federal agencies

Timia Cobb, News Editor
October 8, 2021
A file photo of the University Academic Center arch. 

Faculty Senate discusses salary raises with Trauth and Bourgeois

Timia Cobb, News Editor
October 8, 2021
Texas State exercise and sports science major Sarah Clements (right) talks to Curative site lead Louis Espinoza (left), Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at a COVID-19 testing booth by the Texas State Quad. Clements finished her test in under five minutes.

Texas State fights the spread of silent infections, encourages COVID-19 testing

Timia Cobb, News Editor
September 29, 2021
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 addresses homeless encampment agenda item

Timia Cobb, News Editor
September 23, 2021
The entrance to the student center facing main campus has been on display throughout 2019, and the side is completed with full glass windows and the Texas State star.

President Trauth provides semester updates at Student Government meeting

Timia Cobb, News Editor
September 21, 2021
A file photo of the University Academic Center arch. 

Faculty Senate reviews changes to hiring policies

Timia Cobb, News Editor
September 16, 2021
Chase Katz poses for a picture, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at Zelicks Icehouse at 336 W Hopkins St, in San Marcos.

Brothers go from local kolache bakery founders to multi-business owners

Timia Cobb, News Editor
September 15, 2021
The Quad area sits empty, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Texas State. On March 19, Texas State, following many other universities across the U.S., made a decision to move courses online for the remainder of its spring semester. During a normal week at Texas State, students flood through the Quad on the way to and from their classes. Often times, students walk through the area conversing or listening to something in their earphones. Student-led organizations also occupy the area handing out flyers and pamphlets for events and organization information, giving out food and more.

Survey results push Faculty Senate to promote campus sustainability initiatives

Timia Cobb, News Editor
September 10, 2021
A Texas State Bobcat Shuttle awaits passengers, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at the UAC Bus Stop.

A breakdown of Texas State’s parking, transportation services

Timia Cobb, News Editor
September 7, 2021
Chief of Police Stan Standridge listens to Pamela Watts as she demands justice for Jennifer Miller, Thursday, June 10, 2021, at San Marcos City Hall.

City of San Marcos releases official statement regarding Jennifer Miller death

Timia Cobb, News Editor
September 3, 2021
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Faculty Senate meets with President’s Academic Advisory Group

Timia Cobb, News Editor
September 2, 2021
A SMCISD Pre-K teacher engages with students in classroom while wearing masks Monday, August 23, 2021 on SMCISD campus

San Marcos CISD continues to enforce mask mandate

Timia Cobb, News Reporter
September 1, 2021
Anthropology Junior Abigayle Friehauf and her service dog at a playground, Monday, August 16, 2021, in San Marcos.

Students with disabilities reveal the impact of COVID-19 and remote learning

Timia Cobb, News Editor
August 27, 2021
The LBJ statue wears a protective mask, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, near the Quad on Texas State’s campus.

Students ask questions, pose COVID-19 concerns at town hall

Timia Cobb, News Editor
August 26, 2021
Texas State students walk by the Arch, Monday, August 23, 2021, at the UAC.

Hope, concern and nostalgia: Bobcats return to campus for first day of class

Timia Cobb, News Editor
August 23, 2021
San Marcos CISD school buses, April 22, 2021, at Owen Goodnight Middle School.

San Marcos CISD approves mask mandate for fall semester

Timia Cobb, News Editor
August 12, 2021
The Hays County Historic Courthouse stands over the city, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in San Marcos.

Commissioners Court pays respect to passed former county judge, holds first budget workshop

Timia Cobb, News Editor
August 10, 2021
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra reported two additional cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Hays County in a Tuesday tweet. Currently, the county website is reporting new case numbers daily at 4 p.m.

Judge Becerra presents 2022 fiscal year recommended budget

Timia Cobb, News Editor
August 6, 2021
Hays County Historic Court House. 

Commissioners Court proclaims August as National Immunization Awareness Month

Timia Cobb, News Editor
July 29, 2021
Protesters walk toward City Hall, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in San Marcos. 

Fight for accountability continues with community protest for Jennifer Miller

Timia Cobb, News Editor
July 24, 2021
Star file photo

City Council postpones lobbying ordinance, promotes utility assistance program

Timia Cobb, News Editor
July 7, 2021
Co-Host Jaeda Secura addresses the audience, Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Stonewall Warehouse.

Stonewall, the LGBTQIA+ club that built a community

Timia Cobb, News Editor
June 28, 2021
Kids play with bubbles while others watch the concert, Thursday, June 10, 2021, at San Marcos Plaza Park.

San Marcos Head Start programs to receive over $600k in funding

Timia Cobb, News Editor
June 23, 2021
Travis Elementary is located at 1437 Post Rd.

San Marcos CISD elects Board of Trustees officers

Timia Cobb, News Editor
June 22, 2021
Texas State criminal justice graduate Seneca Green looks around the exhibit, Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Calaboose African American History Museum.

Calaboose Museum celebrates Juneteenth with official reopening

Timia Cobb, News Editor
June 20, 2021
 

Faculty Senate reviews past year CUPA Salary data

Timia Cobb, News Editor
June 17, 2021
Conceptual rendering of future goodblend cannabis cultivation, production and retail facility in San Marcos, located at 2850 Leah Avenue.

Goodblend Texas to build first medicinal cannabis facility in Hays County

Timia Cobb, News Editor
June 16, 2021
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 restricts unregistered lobbying

Timia Cobb, News Editor
June 3, 2021
The sign in front of the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter adoption center, a public facility.

San Marcos animal shelter seeks fosters, offers kitten rescue advice

Timia Cobb, News Editor
June 2, 2021
A face mask dangles in the hand of the LBJ statue, Monday, May 25, 2021, at The Quad.

Campus community supports return to normalcy after mask mandate lift

Timia Cobb, News Editor
June 2, 2021
The San Gabriel and Angelina residence halls, located at 951 Moore St., are the dormitories the Office of the President announced will be named after Black/Latinx distinguished individuals.

Texas State to rename residential halls, streets after Black and brown alumnae

Timia Cobb, News Editor
May 25, 2021
A sold sign stands in the front yard on Friday, May 7, 2021, at 2268 Summit Ridge.

San Marcos addresses housing challenges through Strategic Housing Action Plan

Timia Cobb, News Editor
May 23, 2021
Hays County Seal

Commissioners Court proclaims Search and Rescue Week

Timia Cobb, News Editor
May 19, 2021
Star file photo of San Marcos City Council Chamber. 

City Council considers continuation of cite-and-release

Timia Cobb, News Editor
May 19, 2021
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Commissioners Court approves time extension for road bond

Timia Cobb, News Editor
May 14, 2021
The LBJ statue wears a protective mask, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, near the Quad on Texas State’s campus.

Staff Council votes for staff ombudsman

Timia Cobb, News Editor
May 13, 2021
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Commissioners Court requests Public Defense Office

Timia Cobb, News Editor
May 5, 2021
Travis Elementary is located at 1437 Post Rd.

SMCISD Board of Trustees approve compensation increases, contract renewals

Timia Cobb, News Editor
May 3, 2021
Hays County Historic Court House.

Commissioners Court plans upcoming evening, night vaccination site

Timia Cobb, News Editor
April 29, 2021
San Marcos CISD school buses, April 22, 2021, at Owen Goodnight Middle School.

SMCISD Rattlers return to in-person classes

Timia Cobb, News Editor
April 28, 2021
Nursing instructor Joy Hargraves LVN (right) administers a COVID-19 vaccine to San Marcos Academy Boarding Director Stephanie Ramirez (left), Friday, March 11, 2021, at San Marcos High School.

Explaining local COVID-19 vaccine registration, distribution

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
April 21, 2021
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Commissioners Court declares National Infant Immunization Week, provides COVID-19 vaccination updates

Timia Cobb, News Editor
April 21, 2021
People wait in line to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, Friday, March 11, 2021, at San Marcos High School.

Texas State and Hays County partner in mass vaccination event

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
April 16, 2021
The Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Commissioners Court declares National Telecommunicators Week

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
April 14, 2021
The door and outside sitting area of the Family Justice Center, Monday, April 12, 2021, at the Village Main Campus.

Hays County hires new coordinator to assist Family Justice Center

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
April 12, 2021
Star file photo of local businesses on The Square in San Marcos. 

City Council updates requirements to small business grant program

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
April 8, 2021
An Amazon fulfillment warehouse on a sunny day, Monday, April 5, 2021, on East McCarty Lane.

City residents debate need for Amazon delivery station expected by year’s end

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
April 7, 2021
Texas State business freshman Heather Tran (left) and communication and English senior Amrin Madhani talk with each other, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Mochas & Javas.

‘Texas State is not an exception’: Asian students reflect on lack of campus representation, inclusion

Sarah Hernandez and Timia Cobb
April 4, 2021
Hays County Historic Court House.

Commissioners Court approves new county district court

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
March 31, 2021
Hays County Seal

Commissioners Court considers Wimberley Village Library expansion

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
March 24, 2021
An owner of Bohemian Mamajamas Hannah Kocian sells clothing, Saturday, March 20, 2021, at The Unknown Concept's Back Alley Bazaar.

Local businesses contemplate future of establishments as state reopens

Timia Cobb and Sofia Psolka
March 24, 2021
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Commissioners Court approves two new precincts, receives vaccine distribution update

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
March 9, 2021
Line server Dolores Rios serves a plate of breakfast to Texas State German language Freshman Osvaldo Barrientos, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at Commons Dining Hall.

On-campus residents reflect on power outages, food scarcity during winter storm

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
March 8, 2021
San Marcos CISD District 1 Board of Trustees Juan Miguel Arredondo voluntarily stepped down from the San Marcos CISD subcommittee on March 8 after he was arrested for a DWI by the San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) on Feb. 18.

Juan Miguel Arredondo leaves SMCISD board district subcommittee after arrest

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
March 8, 2021
Dr. Shetay Ashford-Hanserd uses her computer, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at the Pedernales building.

Assistant professor to study minority women in STEM

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
March 4, 2021
Hays County Seal

Commissioners Court grants funds to feed vaccine distribution volunteers

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
March 3, 2021
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Commissioners Court receives vaccine dispensing team updates

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
February 25, 2021
Texas State partners with Life Anew to restore campus relationships

Texas State partners with Life Anew to restore campus relationships

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
February 22, 2021
Hays County Seal

Commissioners Court declares Spay/Neuter Awareness month, provides vaccine distribution updates

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2021
Anthropology sophomore Daniella Rodriguez (left), participates in an inter-tribal dance.

Community reacts to new council to preserve Indigenous and Tejano history

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
February 1, 2021
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Commissioners Court proclaims February as Black History Month, provides vaccine update

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
January 26, 2021
The main sign, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter. The shelter is currently offering only curbside pickup due to the closure of public facilities in the city.

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter surpasses adoption goal

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
January 25, 2021
Window art thanking the workers at the Texas State Student Health Center, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Texas State.

Health care workers navigate changes in essential roles

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
January 21, 2021
(Left to right) Alex Banbury, Jonafa Banbury, Claudea Blythe and Mittie Miller stand with a “MLK Day” banner at a past MLK celebration event.

Dunbar Heritage Association holds virtual MLK Day celebration

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
January 18, 2021
The LBJ statue wears a protective mask, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, near the Quad on Texas State’s campus.

University leaders address spring semester, vaccination plans in townhall

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
January 15, 2021
A file photo of the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Commissioners Court approves reappointments for Hays County Historical Commission

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
January 5, 2021
A large tree of lights is the center of the Christmas light display at San Marcos City Park Tuesday, Dec 15, 2020 in San Marcos, Texas.

Sights & Sounds expands light exhibits throughout San Marcos

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
December 23, 2020
The Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Commissioners Court extends burn ban, accepts $100,000 grant for jail restoration

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
December 22, 2020
Dr. Dwonna Goldstone, an associate professor of history, poses for a portrait, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at the Taylor Murphy History building on the Texas State campus.

Black faculty members contemplate institutional shortcomings, lack of inclusion

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
December 21, 2020
Months after its summer opening, Haven at Thorpe Lane residents, located at 1351 Thorpe Ln in San Marcos, and others are reflecting on their experiences with construction delays and inconsistent communication with the apartment's management.

Haven residents share experiences months after tumultuous opening

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
December 9, 2020
Mark Gleason and Jane Hughson pose for a photo during Gleason's Runoff Election Day watch party, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at The Porch in Downtown San Marcos, Texas.

San Marcos holds Runoff Election Day

Daniel Weeks, Timia Cobb, and Arthur Fairchild
December 8, 2020
Texas State exercise and sports science major Sarah Clements (right) talks to Curative site lead Louis Espinoza (left), Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at a COVID-19 testing booth by the Texas State Quad. Clements finished her test in under five minutes.

Q&A with President Trauth, Cabinet members: Thanksgiving break, COVID-19 and commencement

Timia Cobb and Jaden Edison
November 24, 2020

Language of the Unheard: Reparations

Kim Davis Jr., Jaden Edison, Timia Cobb, and Amira Van Leeuwen
November 23, 2020
A stone and ceramic piece by Jamie Wade entitled Mother Coral, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, at the San Marcos Art Center.

Local art organizations provide artists, youth creative spaces

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
November 9, 2020
Hays County voters wait in line to vote in the general election, Tuesday, Nov. 3,  2020, at the Performing Arts Center on Texas State's campus.

San Marcos voters and candidates share Election Day experiences, hopes for future

Daniel Weeks, Timia Cobb, Kiana Burks, Arthur Fairchild, and Rebecca Harrell
November 6, 2020
Star file photo

Hays County makes arrest in San Marcos for Trafficking of Persons

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
October 30, 2020
Harvey Miller and his wife, Ara Belle Jefferson. Miller lived in San Marcos for over 50 years, and he worked to bring celebration around Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month and founded the Dunbar Heritage Association. Harvey Miller Day is recognized on Nov. 7 in San Marcos.

Remembering San Marcos-based civil rights icon Harvey Miller

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
October 28, 2020
San Marcos voters wait in line to vote in the general election, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at Live Oak Health Partners.

Hays County early voting totals surpass 2016 voter turnout

Daniel Weeks, Timia Cobb, Arthur Fairchild, and Kiana Burks
October 26, 2020
Texas State digital media and mass communication major Jennifer Ariola prepares coffee and tea for an order Oct. 9, 2020, at the LazyDaze coffee shop in downtown San Marcos.

Local businesses aim to revamp social settings

Timia Cobb, News Contributor
October 14, 2020
People stand and wait in a line to vote during the primary election on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020, inside the LBJ Student Center at Texas State.

The League of Women Voters work to boost voter turnout

Timia Cobb, News Contributor
September 30, 2020
On Sept. 16, 2020, San Marcos reopened all riverfront parks, public facilities, athletic complexes, neighborhood park playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts.

San Marcos reopens parks with warnings against large gatherings

Timia Cobb
September 16, 2020
Protesters march from the Hays County Historic Courthouse to the University Police Department building, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, on Texas State’s campus during an organized protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Black Lives Matter protesters demonstrate outside University Police Department

Timia Cobb, Carson Ganong, and Ricardo Delgado
September 6, 2020
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San Marcos announces chief of police finalists

Timia Cobb
September 1, 2020
H.E.A.T members stand outside at a tabling recruitment event in Sept. 2019 on The Quad at Texas State.

Student organizations adapt to fall recruitment conditions

Cristela Jones and Timia Cobb
August 24, 2020
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