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San Marcos police blocked off Hopkins Street with tape while investigating the shooting, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at The Square. The shooting was one of three that occurred that night and it left one person dead.
San Marcos police, witnesses discuss weekend shootings
Blake Leschber, Editor-in-Chief • November 3, 2025
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Police lights illuminate the John Coffee Hays statue after three people were shot at The Square, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at the Hays County Courthouse. The shooting killed one person and injured two.

Three people shot at The Square

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Former Associate History Professor Thomas Alter (center) speaks to students following his hearing with Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse, Monday, Oct. 6, 2024 at The Stallions.

Texas State University terminates history professor after court-ordered temporary reinstatement

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Officers put up crime scene tape to deter pedestrians from entering the crime scene after the Hopkins Street shooting, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at The Square. The shooting left one dead and two injured.

A timeline of last night's shootings in San Marcos

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Tornado Warning Issued for San Marcos, parts of Hays County

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Second shooting occurs on Post Road

NEWS
SMPD launches camera registration program
SMPD launches camera registration program
Cielo Perez-Aguilar, News Contributor • November 14, 2025
San Marcos police tape off Hopkins Street after the downtown shooting, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at The Square. The shooting left one dead and two injured and police are looking for the suspect.
San Marcos police identify Halloween weekend shooting suspects, make one arrest
Blake Leschber, Editor-in-Chief • November 13, 2025
Federal funding cuts impact library databases, research
Federal funding cuts impact library databases, research
Arabella DiChristina and Peyton Till • November 13, 2025
Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks for a Turning Point U.S.A event, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at the LBJ Student Center.
Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at Turning Point USA event
Ryan Claycamp, News Editor • November 13, 2025
River, a 2-year-old terrier pit bull mix, is available for adoption, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in the San Marcos Animal Shelter. River is described as a sweet and gentle dog, he is crate-trained, potty-trained and can walk well on a leash.
San Marcos animal shelter seeks community aid to combat overcrowding
Lesdy Hernandez, Senior News Reporter • November 12, 2025
TXST One Stop, located in room 240, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the J.C. Kellam Administration building.
Federal shutdown may delay FAFSA and work-study processing
Arabella DiChristina, Assistant News Editor • November 11, 2025
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The dismantling of Gender Studies is detrimental
The dismantling of Gender Studies is detrimental
Regina Orozco Lopez Forment • November 14, 2025
Texas State Football Head Coach G.J. Kinne on the sideline during game against Nicholls State, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at UFCU Stadium. The Bobcats won 35-3.
Bobcat football has a serious discipline problem
Andrew Bencivengo, Opinion Editor • November 11, 2025
Partial SNAP benefits won’t cut it, more help needed
Partial SNAP benefits won’t cut it, more help needed
Syghlas Morales, Opinions Contributor • November 7, 2025
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LIFE & ARTS
Business management and international business alumna Olivia Nash (left) poses with a dog and its trainer on the red carpet for the “Hi.” movie premiere, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Front Yard Brewing.
Alumna’s feature film celebrates imperfection
Vanessa Rivera • November 14, 2025
"Leads" director Bryan Poyser (left) and his daughter Hazel Poyser (center) pose with the film's poster at its premiere, Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the 32rd annual Austin Film Festival.
Texas State captures spotlight at Austin Film Festival
Cady Clements, Life and Arts Reporter • November 12, 2025
An image of screenwriter Taylor Sheridan displayed at The Wittliff Collections, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Alkek Library. Some of the items included in the display were Sheridan's paper archives that he donated to the Wiffliff Collections.
Wittliff receives honorary alumnus’ materials as collection
Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Editor • November 4, 2025
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