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San Marcos Police Put New Safeguards in Place for License Plate Reader Data

San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos

San Marcos Police Put New Safeguards in Place for License Plate Reader Data

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The San Marcos Police Department is implementing safeguards for data related to the automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in the city.See the Story

Hays Co. Building Evacuated Due to Suspicious Package

Evacuations · San Marcos

Hays Co. Building Evacuated Due to Suspicious Package

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AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Friday afternoon, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said the public safety building on Stagecoach Road had been evacuated due to a suspicious package. A public information officer with the Hays County Sheriff's Office said the package was found shortly before 1 p.m. Access to the building has now been limited. The Hays County Facebook page said the intersections of Wonder World and Stagecoach Trail and Dutton Drive and Corpora…See the Story

SWAT Call in San Marcos Leads to Man's Arrest: Sheriff

San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos

SWAT Call in San Marcos Leads to Man's Arrest: Sheriff

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A Hays County SWAT call late Monday night ended in a man's arrest. The incident reportedly began with a report about family violence.See the Story

Person tests positive for Tuberculosis on San Marcos campus

Open the article to view the coverage from The University StarTuberculosis · San Marcos Read Article

Commissioners Court proclaims the humane treatment of immigrants in custody, recognizing LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.

During its June 10 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court affirmed its commitment to the “Constitutional and Humane Treatment of Immigrants in Custody,” advocating for due process and the protection of habeas corpus. They also declared June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. According to the resolution, the transparency and accountability in the treatment, detention, and transport of people within Hays County are not only a matter of good gover…Immigration · Hays County Read Article

Hays County residents aren’t happy about a new neighbor moving in: a data center

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CloudBurst Data Centers is planning to build a facility south of San Marcos that could be leased to an AI firm or other tech company. Residents are concerned about the potential health and environmental impacts.San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

Texas State track and field reflects on successful season

From sweeping the Sun Belt Outdoor Conference Championships to ranking inside the top 25 in the nation, the Texas State track and field season has been a success. The Sun Belt Conference Track and Field Coach of the Year John Frazier believes that the team’s success stems from consistency. “It’s a lifestyle, no one is perfect but if you are doing the right things most of the time, you are more likely to be successful,” Frazier said. “Getting to …San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

County to host Competency Restoration, Assisted Outpatient Treatment Workshop

Open the article to view the coverage from hayscountytx.govHays County · Hays County Read Article

‘Right place to be’: how incoming freshmen found TXST

From meeting familiar faces to crafting one’s path, incoming students have multiple factors that led them to choose Texas State as the next step in their education. The University Star posted on its Instagram and spoke with three incoming freshmen from the class of 2029 to ask how they discovered Texas State and aspects of university life they look forward to. Liz Melito Incoming performance freshman Liz Melito poses for graduation pictures, Wed…Education · San Marcos Read Article

Mermaid Society dives into new environmental programs for river

Glittering mermaid costumes made of household items flooded the town square as the Mermaid Society of Texas introduced two new programs at the eighth annual Mermaid Capital of Texas Festival on May 17. The festival hosts the theme of “Uniquely San Marcos: Past, Present, and Always” each year. It reminds people of the city’s uniqueness because of the San Marcos River and the need to protect it. With this goal in mind, the Mermaid Society implemen…San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

Texas State Dominates with Back-to-Back Sun Belt Conference Victory

Texas State University has celebrated a significant athletic achievement by winning the Sun Belt Conference's Vic Bubas Cup for the second straight year and third time in four years. The Bobcats clinched five conference championships in the 2024-25 season, including titles in volleyball, softball, and both men's and women's track and field. With a total of 152.5 points, Texas State outperformed runner-up Arkansas State and finished with a 22-poi…San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

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