By Lauren Jurgemeyer Blog Content Contributor On Nov. 10, a few members of the KTSW Web content staff attended the Southwest Broadcast Newsroom Workshop in Houston, Texas, to hear from industry professionals. Brendan Keefe, one of the panelists, is the … Continue reading Brendan Keefe on Investigative Journalism
By Lauren Jurgemeyer Web Content Contributor The construction on the LBJ student center began in late July of 2018 and is projected to conclude in May of 2020; most recently, the Lair’s Chick-fil-A has been closed for renovation. As of … Continue reading LBJ Expansion and Looking Forward
By Andronica Owens Web Content Contributor On Oct. 16 students at Texas State University had the opportunity to immerse themselves into the world of virtual reality during a Virtual Reality Workshop during Mass Comm Week. Mass Comm Week is an … Continue reading Experiencing Virtual Reality
By Lauren Jurgemeyer Web Content Contributor Last week, Dr. Sandhya Rao and Harry Bowers offered prospective study abroad students an informational panel during Mass Comm Week. The panel featured four past-study abroad students: Alexandra Briggs, Keeley Rubal, Paloma Gray and … Continue reading Why You Should Study Abroad
By Hannah Alvarado Web Content Contributor Each year, a different theme is selected for Texas State University’s series of academic lectures, film screenings, panel discussions, philosophical dialogues, art exhibits and more, also known as Common Experience. There is also a … Continue reading Common Expierence: Future Humans
By Lexi Seay News Reporter Hold on to your brooms and wands, because Texas State Quidditch is shaking things up. Quidditch is a fictional sport created by author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling. The original sport was played … Continue reading Texas State Quidditch Makes Its Mark Worldwide
By Constunce Brantley Senior News Reporter An organization at Texas State called “Interruptions” has made it a goal to combat racism on campus. This student organization is devoted to educating students on racial discrimination. Not only are they here to … Continue reading Interruptions Combatting Racism on Campus
By Ashley Bowerman News Reporter Greek life is operating differently this fall after the new policies made by Texas State President Denise Trauth. In November of 2017 the University suspended all Greek life following the death of 20-year-old Phi Kappa … Continue reading Texas State Greek Life Gets Back on Their Feet
By Alexia Seay News Reporter Tailgate season has arrived. New rules and regulations are in place this year to create a family-friendly environment. Campus police are enforcing these new rules for football season to keep the fans safe while they … Continue reading Campus Police Enforce New Tailgate Rules and Regulations
By Camelia Juarez Cyj6@txstate.edu News Director San Marcos police are investigating a man found dead with a gunshot wound to the chest Tuesday morning at Park North Condos. Police were called when someone said a person was laying in the … Continue reading Man found shot dead at apartment complex
By Camelia Juarez News Director Cyj6@txstate.edu A fire at Iconic Village apartments has left at least 200 people displaced and six people in the hospital in unknown conditions. The first call about the fire was made at 4:27 a.m. and … Continue reading Fire at Iconic Village leaves 200 displaced and six in hospital
By Camelia Juarez News Director San Marcos police have indicted 20 suspects for stealing heavy equipment, vehicles and other property and sold those items for cash or drugs. The crime ring stole more than $765,000 worth of equipment, according to … Continue reading San Marcos Crime Ring Steals Thousands in Equipment
By Joyana Richer News Reporter Safety, care, and equity have been a rising concern for many Texas State students who want to raise their voice for activism against the lack of action by the administration and student government. Speaker Claudia … Continue reading Summer Dialogue for Activism: Campus Safety
By Camelia Juarez News Director SAN MARCOS–Police arrested a driver after he jumped the curb and struck down a man at the intersection of Riverside at the west IH-35 access and fled the scene Friday evening. The driver has been … Continue reading Suspect Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run
By Emily Martin Assistant News Director With Governor Greg Abbott’s recent reveal of a 40-point recommendation plan, schools in and around Santa Fe, Texas are hoping to see change within the campus environment. The plan comes after a student shot … Continue reading Students Hope Abbott Can Bring Change to Schools
By Kaitlyn Benacquisto Assistant News Director The San Marcos Police Department is hosting church safety seminars May through June. According to an email from San Marcos Communications Specialist Trey Hatt, the seminar addresses concerns of violence and safety for faith-based … Continue reading SMPD Hosts Church Safety Seminars
By Camelia Juarez News Director Cyj6@txstate.edu Three years ago on Memorial Day weekend, 13 fatalities and hundreds of homes were destroyed in a record breaking flood in Wimberley and San Marcos, and now Hays County Commissioners Court proclaims Flood Awareness … Continue reading Flood Awareness Week Proclaimed Three Years After Wimberley Flooding
By Joyana Richer News Reporter Four Candidates vying to represent Texas Congressional District 21 gathered for a forum on Wednesday. While the Texas primary election took place in early March, none of the four remaining candidates received a majority of … Continue reading Congressional Candidates Meet
By Joyana Richer News Reporter Students, parents and faculty gather together during the annual Orgullo Diversity Showcase on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in the LBJ ballroom to watch different cultural performances. The mariachi band played, and there were different styles … Continue reading Orgullo Diversity Showcase
By Joyana Richer News Reporter When it comes to traveling abroad there are many things to keep in mind. With the summer rolling around the corner there are some tips and tricks to making those traveling plans better and culturally … Continue reading HEAT Advises on Study Abroad
