San Marcos community members have a shared discussion surrounding critical incidents with police at Dream Sessions

San Marcos community members have a shared discussion surrounding critical incidents with police at Dream Sessions

By Felicity Guajardo Co-Director of News and Culture A series of dream sessions hosted by the City of San Marcos’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator sparked conversations surrounding critical incidents involving police and gave the community a chance to learn about and discuss this topic on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Dunbar Recreation Center. Two other sessions took place on Monday Oct. 21 in Spanish and English, and another […]

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In the Public Interest

Tenants report poor management and unit conditions at Lanes at Oslo

By Felicity Guajardo Co-director of News and Culture Editor’s note: Some of the individuals who contributed to this story wish to remain anonymous to avoid public exposure. The identity of these individuals has been confirmed by reporters via phone call. UPDATE: On Oct. 15 our editors received an email from Brandon Smith, the asset manager for MCRE Management, the company that owns Lanes at Oslo. We have been given permission […]

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A full auditorium of students waits in the background of a microphone for Beto O'Rourke to come on stage for his speech. (for description)

2024 Elections

Beto O’Rourke’s Ready to Vote Tour travels to Texas State

By Felicity Guajardo & Mason Dodd SAN MARCOS – Former Democratic U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke was at Texas State University with his group Powered By People to help students register to vote and spoke on pressing issues in Evans Auditorium on Tuesday. As part of the event on Sept. 17, students were given free entry to attend the speech after updating their voting registration or registering to vote for […]

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San Marcos City Council approves single-use container ban for the river

By Preethi Mangadu News & Culture Director SAN MARCOS — City Council approved an amended ordinance banning single-use beverage containers on the San Marcos River Tuesday evening. The motion passed with 6-0 votes, with City Council Member Mark Gleason absent. “I think what we have in front of us is a good ordinance,” said City Council Member Jude Prather. “And I think it would increase public safety, and it […]

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San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter faces code red, in need of adopters and fosters

By Danielle De Lucia Chief Editor of News SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is currently at a code red. That means they are at capacity and need adopters or fosters for animals. Foster Program The main goal of fostering animals is to advocate for them to help find an adopter. “The foster program is usually to take in dogs who are heartworm-positive and are undergoing treatment,” […]

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Cats and kittens are seen running around their connected kennels in the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter.

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San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter calls for your support during Clear the Shelter Month

By Omar Gonzalez News Reporter SAN MARCOS — August is Clear the Shelter Month across the country, and the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter wants to make sure San Marcos knows. With Clear the Shelter Month set to end Aug. 31, now would be the time for San Martians to consider seeing how they can play a role in clearing the kennels and welcoming in a new furry companion. Clear […]

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San Marcos faces environmental risks as high temperatures continue

By Preethi Mangadu News & Culture Director SAN MARCOS — In the midst of ongoing high temperatures and dry conditions in Central Texas, San Marcos is entering Stage 4 drought restrictions this week, while also battling elevated wildfire dangers. The Ongoing Drought In June, San Marcos entered Stage 3 drought restrictions after previously being in Stage 2 since March 2022. But as the heat persisted, the Edward Aquifer […]

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Businesses

The Teacher Reuse helps teachers get school supplies with new San Marcos location

By Ezekiel Ramirez News Reporter SAN MARCOS — The Teacher Reuse, a local non-profit that provides teachers with free school supplies, reopened July 22 at a new location in San Marcos. Inspired by The Wellman Project, former teacher, Shelly O’Donnell started the non-profit organization in August 2022. It’s a place where teachers and community members can donate supplies they no longer use, and a place where teachers can pick up […]

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News

San Marcos city council revises downtown parking restrictions

By Ezekiel Ramirez News Reporter SAN MARCOS- On July 3, city council members approved a four-hour-parking restriction between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in certain areas in Downtown San Marcos. Anyone parking in the downtown area will be able to leave their vehicle out for a longer period. The current time limit is two hours. Opinions have escalated between students from Texas State University, some viewing the […]

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