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By: Emma Jones News Reporter  Following a record-breaking decline in gas prices, experts say that gas prices are expected to continue to rise due to factors like Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine and hurricane season.  Historically, gas prices tend to increase in the warmer months and decrease in the colder months, as people tend to take more vacations and go on more road trips during the summer. However, […]
Preethi Mangadu Chief Editor of News University Libraries partnered with NASA and the LBJ Institute for STEM Education and Research to launch the Micro-Credentialing Program at Alkek One. The program will provide a new resume booster for students and faculty at no cost. The Texas State community can earn micro-credentials or digital badges in five STEM areas: 3D modeling, design and fabrication, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), video and audio editing, […]
Emma Jones News Reporter Updated 8:14 PM Local group Mano Amiga has begun seeking signatures for their petition. The "Hartman Reforms" call for these five changes to the city's contract with the San Marcos police department. End the 180-Day Rule This reform would end the statute of limitations that currently bar investigating wrongdoing by officers. End Delay of Interviews for Misconduct San Marcos officers currently have 48 hours or more […]
By Preethi Mangadu Chief Editor of News HAYS COUNTY, Texas— An autopsy report confirmed fentanyl overdose as a 4th student's cause of death in Hays County CISD. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Kyle Police Department (KPD), and Hays County Sheriff's Office met to discuss concerns and a plan to manage the rise of fentanyl Thursday. On Wednesday night, the school board informed parents a 15-year-old-student's death in July was […]
By: Emma Jones News Reporter Students are being housed at over 100% capacity due to Texas State’s record-setting freshmen enrollment this semester. The university temporarily housed students off campus in a local hotel and filled dorm rooms over the usual occupancy limit. Likewise, Resident Assistants (RAs) are now assigned new residents as roommates in some dorm halls. The Texas State Housing Policy requires all freshmen to live on […]
By Preethi Mangadu Chief Editor of News Under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), ten commercial projects have been filed in cities in central Texas. Out of the 10, four are located in San Marcos. The projects are either new construction, renovations, or alterations that will progress economic development in the San Marcos community. Current information about project details is subject to change. Tantra Brewhouse is […]
By: Emma Jones News Reporter Last week, the demolition of the former Presidents house began. Texas State plans to build new pedestrian roadways and use the space for new academic or research facilities.  New Texas State President, Dr. Kelly Damphousse took office on July 1, 2022. When former President Denise Trauth announced her retirement last year, Texas State purchased a $2.9 million home for the new president in San […]
Jordan Young News Director Last week the Biden administration announced its long-awaited plan on a pillar campaign promise of student loan forgiveness. The announcement came after months of inner administration talks on how to fulfill President Biden’s promise. Upwards of 43 million Americans can expect some sort of relief. The plan will remove up to $20,000 of debt for Pell Grant recipients; Pell Grants are a type of aid available to low-income […]
 Dean Trevino News Reporter AUSTIN— The state of Texas has seen some high-profile figures move to the state recently, and Elon Musk is one. The billionaire's presence has already been felt in the state with the Tesla Giga Factory set to start production on the Cybertruck in 2023. However, the founder of Telsa isn't stopping at building factories. In a series of tweets, Elon Musk proposes the construction of an underground Hyperloop tunnel […]
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