Hays County residents have the opportunity to vote for a road bond on the November ballot

2024 Elections

Hays County residents have the opportunity to vote for a road bond on the November ballot

By Jaron Von Runnen News Reporter Nuh11@txstate.edu HAYS COUNTY, Texas – During November's election, Hays County voters will have the opportunity to vote to pass Proposition A, a road bond package including 31 transportation projects around the county, designed to increase road safety and reduce traffic congestion. The Hays County Commissioners Court called a $440 million bond election on the November 2024 ballot to seek voter approval. Contracted […]

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Austin City Limits

Behind the Curtains: ACL 2024

Joaquin Lewis Music Journalist Austin City Limits has been a key part of Austin’s identity as the "Live Music Capital of the World" since it began in 2002, featuring headlining acts such as Wilco, Gary Clark Jr., and the ever-present Asleep at the Wheel. Bringing in a crowd of 42,000—which was well above the expected 25,000—ACL has since grown to attract approximately 450,000 attendees over both weekends, with its growing […]

October 16, 2024 75

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ACL

Chappell Roan’s last stop at ACL Weekend 2

By Harriet Bernard Music Journalist Chappell Roan knocked it out of Zilker Park for her last stop of The Midwest Princess Tour at ACL Weekend 2. As we know from the previous weekend, Chappell’s first crowd was massive and the peak performance of the three days, so attendees could expect the exact same for last Sunday. Sure enough, fans camped at the American Express barricade from the second the […]

October 16, 2024 140

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ACL

ACL: The local artist guide for Weekend 2

By Harriet Bernard Music Journalist It’s that time of year, again, and the 2024 Austin City Limits line up packs a punch. With Weekend 1’s wrap up, the hype lingers in the air for round two. Not only have the large headliners put this year’s fest on the map but there is a prominent local presence, during Weekend 2 alone, that will give out-of-towners a taste for the Central […]

October 10, 2024 100

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ACL

Lost in the groove at ACL: Jungle’s unforgettable live experience

By Ashlee Harcar Local Music Journalist As the beating sun hit my skin, the pounding of industrial speakers filled my ears. The thud of running footsteps echoed across the grounds of Zilker Park and I had no idea what to expect from my first time at Austin City Limits. One thing that I knew for sure, I was going to be front row to Jungle, come hell or high […]

October 9, 2024 152

Austin City Limits

Beyond Limits: A Look Into The Legend of ACL Live

Jasmine Meshell Music Journalist Seven stories above the small town of San Marcos, just 30 minutes outside of Austin, The Wittliff Collections invited Austin City Limits legends, Scott Newton in conversation with Terry Lickona. The event, centered around Newton's story and the photos that tell it, launches the current major photography exhibit “Scott Newton: Beyond Limits”. The Exhibit celebrates innumerable historical music moments captured by the legendary photographer and ACL […]

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Culture

Networking Mixer Oppurtunity

By Carolena Estrada News Reporter SAN MARCOS - The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce will host a young professional networking mixer on Thursday Oct. 3, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at UpRoot Cocktail Bar. This event aims to foster connections among emerging professionals in various fields. Young professionals aged 21 to 45 can attend free of charge. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with individuals' interest inreal […]

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College Radio Day

14th Annual College Radio Day presents “35000 Watts” documentary at Texas State

By Felicity Guajardo Co-Director of News World College Radio Day lands on the first Friday of October. This year, we celebrate the nationally recognized day on Oct. 4th. Along with the 24-hour radio broadcast on KTSW 89.9-FM this Friday the grand finale will include a screening of “35000 Watts”, a documentary about how this medium has affected musicians and students alike, on Oct. 12th in Evan’s Auditorium at 7 p.m. […]

October 2, 2024 73

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Local

Scrambled Eggs: A not so Over-easy farewell

Lucas Holloway Local Music Journalist I met Nick Garza, one half of Scrambled Eggs, when we were both playing for the Youth Orchestra of San Antonio our senior year of high school. Besides him being an incredible musician, I was instantly interested in meeting him after I found one of his personalized business cards in my instrument’s case one day, after rehearsal. I looked up his Instagram and found […]

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