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San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos

Professor to Sue Texas State University over Termination After Online Conference Remarks

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A professor who was fired from Texas State University after being accused of inciting violence is filing a lawsuit against the university.Dr. Thomas Alter claim See the Story

Real Estate · San Marcos

Realtor.com® October 12-18th Marks the Best Time to Buy a Home in 2025 - News (NASDAQ:NWSA), News (NASDAQ:NWS)

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Buyers may see up to 32.6% more active listings than at the start of the year and are poised to save over $15,000 on average AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The best time to buy a home in 2025 is fast approaching. According to the Realtor.com® 2025 Best Time to Buy Report, the week of October 12–18 will be the year's sweet spot for home shoppers, with a rare combination of higher inventory (32.6% more active listings from the start…See the Story

San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos

Texas Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to State Rejection of Local Marijuana Decrim

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The Texas Supreme Court has declined to take up an appeal of a case concerning the state’s overturning of a local marijuana decriminalization law that was approved by voters in the city of San Marcus. About five months after the state Fifteenth Court of Appeals rejected a lower court ruling that denied a temporary injunction to prevent the law from being enforced, the state Supreme Court on September 12 sidestepped the case. “The Texas Supreme C…See the Story

Realtor.com® October 12-18th Marks the Best Time to Buy a Home in 2025 - News (NASDAQ:NWSA), News (NASDAQ:NWS)

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Historic building preserved, new road, new county administrator: Catch up on news in Hays County

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San Marcos receives a $150,000 grant to restore the historic Home Economics building, Buda approves a key roadway project tied to future development, and Hays County welcomes its first-ever county administrator.San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

Texas State University Fires History Professor Tom Alter

A statement from the Texas State Employees Union condemning the termination of Texas State University Professor Tom Alter.San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

Hays County 8th Annual Preparedness Fair strengthens safety, community connections

KYLE, Texas – The Hays County Office of Emergency Services (OES), in partnership with the City of Kyle, hosted the 8th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at La Verde Park. Hundreds of residents joined local first responders, volunteers, and community partners. “The 8th Annual Preparedness Fair was a tremendous success thanks to the incredible engagement from our community and our dedicated partners,” said Hays Cou…Kyle, Texas · Kyle Read Article

Star Snaps – Sept. 9 – 14

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Texas State enrollment numbers top 44,000 students for 5th year of record enrollment

Official enrollment figures for fall 2025 show that university enrollment reached a record high of 44,596 students. The enrollment figures, which were released on Sept. 12, mark the fifth consecutive year of record enrollment for the university. The new numbers mark a 9.6% increase over the fall 2024 numbers. “TXST was founded to bring education and opportunity to Texans, and this year we are delivering on that promise like never before. Our gro…San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

Fired Profs Sue – 710am KURV

A pair of former Texas college professors are suing to get their jobs back. And the both have the same lawyer. Amanda Reichek is representing both Tom Alter and Melissa McCoul. Alter, who taught at Texas State, was fired for his comments during a conference on Socialism. McCoul was terminated from her job at Texas A&M over her teaching of gender identity in a children’s literature class. In both cases, the lawsuits blame “politically motivated d…San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

Texas Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to State Rejection of Local Marijuana Decrim

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Professor to Sue Texas State University over Termination After Online Conference Remarks

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A professor who was fired from Texas State University after being accused of inciting violence is filing a lawsuit against the university.Dr. Thomas Alter claimSan Marcos, Texas · San Marcos See the Story

Hays County community supports inaugural Suicide Awareness Walk & Resource Fair

SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Hays County community came together on Saturday, Sept. 6, for the Health Department’s inaugural Suicide Awareness Walk & Resource Fair: Together for Tomorrow. Approximately 88 participants joined to walk, connect and stand together for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. The event began with heartfelt opening words from Hays County Health Department Behavioral Health Coordinator Izzy Vigil, who reminded the…San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

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