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Texas State will host 2024 presidential debate

By Preethi Mangadu News & Culture Director Texas State University is hosting the first presidential debate to be held in Texas for the upcoming 2024 general election.  The Commission on Presidential Debates announced the news this morning. The debate takes place Sept. 16 at the University Events Center. It will be one of four national general election debate sites.  President Kelly Damphousse said in an email that after learning more […]

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Vision San Marcos plan postponed

Oyinda Rickford News Reporter In an unexpected turn, the eagerly awaited Vision San Marcos plan, a comprehensive initiative set to redefine urban development in the region, has been postponed. The decision followed a special session of the San Marcos City Council, where officials cited the need for a meticulous approach to ensure the plan's long-term success. Originally scheduled for implementation later this year, the Vision San Marcos plan aimed to […]

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KTSW Newscast: Nov. 16, 2023

By Danielle De Lucia and Ezekiel Ramirez Chief Editor of News and News Reporter On this week’s newscast, co-hosts Danielle De Lucia and Ezekiel Ramirez bring news about a former San Marcos teacher charged with three counts of sexual assault, the newly elected City Council Members of San Marcos, Texas State University professors make a key discovery of how planets are formed and more. Tune in every Thursday at 5 […]

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KTSW Newscast: Nov. 09, 2023

By Preethi Mangadu and Omar Gonzalez News & Culture Director and News Reporter On this week’s newscast, co-hosts Preethi Mangadu and Omar Gonzalez bring news about the Nov. 7, 2023, election results, San Marcos reentering Stage 3 drought restrictions, the San Marcos City Council postponing the vote on Vision SMTX++ and more. Tune in every Thursday at 5 p.m. at 89.9 or here on the KTSW blog. We are the […]

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San Marcos unites for 3rd annual Harvey Miller Day

By Omar Gonzalez News Reporter In a meaningful tribute to a beloved community member, Harvey Miller, the 3rd annual Harvey Miller Day of Service took place this past weekend. This event, organized by the Dunbar Heritage Association in collaboration with Keep San Marcos Beautiful and the Hays County Food Bank, brought together residents in a collective effort to give back to their community. In 1999, Harvey Miller founded the Dunbar Heritage […]

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River otter spotted at Spring Lake 

By Madelyn Weirich  News Reporter   A North American river otter was spotted at Spring Lake in San Marcos, signaling hope for community river advocates working to ensure the water’s quality and sustainability.  In a Facebook post on Oct. 12, the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment shared photos of the otter poking its head above the water. Dive Coordinator Mike Flores spotted the playful creature while exploring the […]

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Ja’Niah Henson Scores 19 as Bobcats Stay Perfect

By Daven Meredith KTSW Sports Reporter   Texas State guard Ja'Niah Henson scores 19 points as the Bobcats defeat The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 66-63. Henson went 7-11 from the field, 3-4 from beyond the arch while tacking on a perfect performance from the line, going 2-2, setting a personal season and career-high 19 points as a Bobcat, improving Texas State to 3-0 on the seasons while the […]

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Lady Rattlers Venomous Second Half Fuels Victory

By Thomas Terry Sports Reporter SAN MARCOS, Texas—This Tuesday night the Lady Rattlers successfully defended the snake pit to win the 2023-2024 home opener against the Smithson Valley Rangers. The Rattlers came into this matchup following a 56-45 victory against the Taft Raiders on Nov. 3. They’ve already begun showing signs of growth and development from last year's anomalous down season. From the moment the ball was tipped-off at 6:32 […]

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Rattlers lose final stand at home

By Osmara Valles Sports Reporter SAN MARCOS, Texas— The San Marcos Rattlers (0-10, 0-5) put an end to their season with a loss against the East Central Hornets (4-6, 2-3); the final score of the night being 45-21, Hornets. This was the final game of the season for the Rattlers as well as Senior Night for some of the players. The Rattlers were playing for the future- looking to create […]

todayNovember 6, 2023 34 2

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Bobcats Come Up Short on Homecoming Night

By Tyson Taylor KTSW Sports Reporter The Texas State Bobcats (5-2, 2-1) hosted the Troy Trojans (5-2, 2-1) on homecoming night, which resulted in a 31-13 loss for the Bobcats.  Both teams came into this matchup with a record of (5-2, 2-1), needing one more win to clinch bowl eligibility. While the Troy Trojans made a bowl appearance last year, the Bobcats are still searching for their first bowl appearance […]

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