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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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Three people shot at The Square

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
The Office of Equity and Inclusion is located at the JC Kellam Administration Building near Moon Street and Sessom Drive. The office manages Title IX programs as well as claims and investigations regarding sexual misconduct and discrimination.
Burglary reported in J.C. Kellam
Blake Leschber, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2025
Fences sit alongside the sidewalk by the San Marcos River, Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Rio Vista Park. The fences were there to mitigate litter and safety issues.
Rio Vista fencing led to cleaner, safer park
Rhian Davis, Managing Editor • November 5, 2025
City Council Place 2 candidates head to run-off elections
City Council Place 2 candidates head to run-off elections
Arabella DiChristina, Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2025
Matthew Mendoza reelected to San Marcos City Council Place 1
Matthew Mendoza reelected to San Marcos City Council Place 1
Arabella DiChristina, Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2025
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Staff • November 4, 2025
Texas State releases guidance on course descriptions amid audits
Texas State releases guidance on course descriptions amid audits
Ryan Claycamp, News Editor • November 4, 2025
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Texas is coming for your rights, despite precedent
Texas is coming for your rights, despite precedent
Editorial Board • November 4, 2025
Texas State’s educational quality is at risk due to censorship
Texas State’s educational quality is at risk due to censorship
Mark Gabrielides • October 30, 2025
Student media is a vital voice for its community
Student media is a vital voice for its community
Editorial Board • October 28, 2025
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LIFE & ARTS
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
Marketing freshman Edee Dillard poses in her Clark Kent costume, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at the LBJ Mall.
Bobcats get creative with closet-made costumes
Kosi Omenkeukwu, Life and Arts Contributor • October 31, 2025
Review: "Good Boy" provides a treat-worthy performance
Review: “Good Boy” provides a treat-worthy performance
Marvin Goines, Life and Arts Reporter • October 30, 2025
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