By Joseph Castro KTSW News Contributor San Marcos—The San Marcos Public Library (SMPL) recently won a 2022 Achievement of Library Excellence Award, marking the library as one of the best in Texas. The award was given to 73 out of 542 libraries across the state and is allotted by Texas Municipal Library Directors Association, an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League. The honor comes after San Marcos residents voted for […]
By: Savannah Lopez Blog Content Contributor Texas State may have the label of “party school”, but let’s be honest, most college students like to go out and party. They enjoy going out to a nightclub, dance hall, or anywhere where the vibes are right. In San Marcos, two nightclubs on the square that I have heard about, Nephews and the Red Room Social Lounge, both have positive reviews for great […]
By Ariana Mendoza Community Outreach Coordinator During the month of February, I got the chance to interview Daughter of the Wild (DOTW) for KTSW Loves. DOTW is 10 years old this year and has already been nominated for three awards. Nikkye Re’Anne, the owner, describes her business as, “A nexus of many of my interests ranging from plants, geology, jewelry making, vintage & antique + some.” She first started this […]
By Preethi Mangadu News & Culture Director Updated March 22, 2023 The City of San Marcos issued a Boil Water Notice on Facebook this morning for several areas in the city. The streets included in the notice are Village West, Harmons Way, Hunter Ridge, Quail Run (North of Trails End), Lazy Lane, Oak, Maple, Mulberry, Mesquite, Hamilton Hollow, Knight and Day. The notice was issued due to an electrical failure, […]
Context for the beginning of the interview, I asked Catching Valentinis-Dee how he was feeling about the rally today (March 3rd, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.). This morning I had a conversation with Catching Valentinis-Dee, the former TXST student body president and founder of PARKTXST. PARKTXST is a TXST parking reform organization with a TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. Catching dives into the history of PARKTXST, details the organization's 3 step plan, […]
By Preethi Mangadu News & Culture Director Texas State University’s Meadows Center for Water and the Environment was awarded almost $2.5 million in federal appropriations to support the Climate Change Impact on Water Initiative. The initiative works to study climate change’s impact on all Texas water resources and to create an informative public tool to showcase how to preserve and protect water in the state. “The Climate Change […]
By Baylee Green News Reporter The San Marcos population has grown rapidly over the past 10 years and is predicted to see numbers rise at a high rate for the foreseeable future. San Marcos is bound to see a growth in population as a result of the increased admission rates at Texas State University, the addition of major businesses to the surrounding areas and many other factors. Space […]
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 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 […]
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