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By Emma Peters Assistant Director of News SAN MARCOS—A Red Flag Warning remains in effect across all of South Central Texas as dangerous fire conditions persist tonight. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that these conditions are setting the stage for potentially historic fire behavior, with multiple fires already reported in the region. One of the active fire incidents is located near 4400 W FM 150, Kyle, Texas, according to […]

By Felicity Guajardo Director of News and Culture     Young Americans for Liberty at Texas State are calling on President Damphousse and university administration to allow freshmen to voluntarily live on-campus. The rally led by Eric Pinteralli, president of Young Americans for Liberty at Texas State, started at noon today on The Quad and a march to the President’s Office to deliver nearly 1,000 signed petitions started around 12:45 […]

By Emma Peters  Assistant Director of News  SAN MARCOS – The Hays County Health Department (HCHD) reported that the risk of measles spreading in the county remains low after an individual who visited Texas State, Buc-ee's and Twin Peaks last month tested positive for the disease.  Residents who were near Texas State University between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., or at Twin Peaks Restaurant at 1207 Purple Heart Trail from […]

By Ashley Waters News Reporter SAN MARCOS—A highly contagious strain of bird flu is spreading through Central Texas, infecting wild birds and raising concerns for backyard poultry and pet owners. Reports of bird flu, or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), have emerged in Central Texas, with infected vultures found in Landa Park in New Braunfels, according to the San Antonio Express-News. The virus, which primarily spreads among wild birds, has […]

By Jissela Cabrera News Reporter SAN MARCOS – Hays County has appointed Jennifer Moczygemba, P.E., as its new transportation director. According to a statement from Hays County, Texas, Moczygemba, a longtime Central Texas resident, will oversee the maintenance of county roads and work with the county judge and commissioners to develop strategic plans for the area. Moczygemba said via email that she brings 20 years of experience with the Texas […]

By Felicity Guajardo Director of News and Culture   SAN MARCOS—A cold front will be moving through the Texas State University area as a cold weather and wind Advisory starts at midnight until noon Wednesday. An Extreme Cold Warning is issued for Wednesday night throughout Thursday morning. Wind chills will be moving through Central Texas until Thursday and will be the “coldest air of the season," according to National Weather […]

By Joel Mendez News Reporter SAN MARCOS — The City of San Marcos is inviting residents to help determine how to allocate its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The input gathered will inform the city's 2025-2030 CDBG Consolidated Plan. Each year, San Marcos receives approximately $700,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support programs and projects that address community needs. To access these funds, […]

By Jissela Cabrera News reporter SAN MARCOS—Texas State students gathered at the Fighting Stallions statue Wednesday to protest ICE raids and immigration enforcement policies in a peaceful demonstration. The rally was a response to an executive order passed Jan. 20 that left immigrant communities in fear and citizens determined to speak out against the policy. Texas State freshman Jaidenn Morales organized the protest last week and hosted a second rally […]