Fostering local talent: Inside the San Marcos Art League’s vision and the student campaign propelling it

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Fostering local talent: Inside the San Marcos Art League’s vision and the student campaign propelling it

By Brooke Bousley Blog Content Contributor Located in the heart of downtown San Marcos, the San Marcos Art Center serves as a crucial anchor for creativity, community, and overall connection. The San Marcos Art League unites artists from all walks of life whilst simultaneously uncovering new methods to help local arts thrive. “We collaborate with a lot of different community groups over the years,” said Nancy Brown, director of the […]

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Texas football’s most critical voice is all behind GJ Kinne

By Ben Cameron Sports Reporter, Guest Blog Content Contributor Amid another Texas State season under GJ Kinne with multiple frustrating losses, this has led some fans to call for a change. Renowned sportswriter Kirk Bohls remembers when Longhorn fans once blindly called for Mack Brown’s job as well– that was just after 9 straight seasons of 10 or more wins. “Be careful with what you wish for…people got tired of […]

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Women promoting and shouting to buy their bakery items, to support breast cancer awareness. Multiple girls are seen wearing pink, and are holding signs to promote their business.

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Texas State turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Christopher Figueroa Blog Content Contributor High fashion, runway lights and a vibrant wave of pink filled the scene on Oct. 12 for the annual KTSW 89.9 All Pink Fashion Show. This event, hosted by Assistant Promotions Director for KTSW, Reagan Whitenack, was held at Wake the Dead Coffee House. This event partnered with LEWK Magazine, DJ R3DACT3D from KTSW, Pink Warrior Advocates and many other vendors who wanted to […]

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Jeff Howe speaks on the leap Texas State athletic department has taken

By Ben Cameron Co-Executive Director of Sports, Guest Blog Content Contributor Sports writer Jeff Howe remembers when the Texas State administration didn’t care about the athletic department and its impact on the university. “The best thing that’s happened to this school was hiring a president,” Howe said. “That, one, knew there was a football team on campus, and two, cared about it.” Howe, a 2009 Bobcat alumnus, writer for On […]

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PAWS Shelter of Central Texas and Austin Pets Alive! join forces to reopen Kyle location

By Saige Klein Assistant Editor Austin Pets Alive! has partnered with PAWS Shelter of Central Texas to reopen the Kyle location. Due to financial constraints, the Kyle location closed down in mid-July 2026. The Dripping Springs location remains open and operating with increased clinic service days. In hopes of reopening the Kyle location, Austin Pets Alive! decided to merge its collaboration with PAWS to provide more funding to the animal […]

October 5, 2026 60 2

Bill Schoening {Man} speaks to a sports media class in a classroom at Texas State University.

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Beyond the Booth: Bill Schoening’s life after broadcast

By Taylor Carrasco Guest Blog Content Contributor Bill Schoening is a man of many passions and a Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee. After 24 years broadcasting for the San Antonio Spurs, 12 years with the Texas Longhorns, and additional years of experience, Schoening is looking to travel the world and make music. Schoening took a break from retirement to speak to a sports media class at Texas State on […]

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M. Jenea Sánchez speaks at Texas State podium on the left, while her presentation is presented on the right.

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Wittliff Collections: ‘Fronteriza Collaborations and World Making’

By Jissela Cabrera Executive Director of News The Wittliff Collections hosted “Wellspring | Manantial: Fronteriza Collaborations and World Making,” an event featuring photographs by artist M. Jenea Sánchez and members of the women’s collective Dougla Prieta Trabajan. The exhibition, part of the Wellspring series, honors the vision of Bill and Sally Wittliff and their dedication to preserving the cultural heritage of Southwest Texas and Mexico. During the event, Sánchez discussed […]

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A high-quality photo of four members of the wellness society posing outside Native Blends in San Marcos, Texas. They are wearing athletic gear, holding açaí bowls/cups, and standing next to a table with a purple "Suicide Prevention Awareness" banner.

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Texas State students raise awareness for September Suicide Prevention Month

By Christopher Figueroa Blog Content Contributor According to The JED Foundation, approximately 20% of high school students and 11% of college students suffer from suicidal thoughts every year. “11% of college students ages 18 and older have had thoughts of suicide in the past year. 20.4% of high school students reported having seriously considered suicide in the past year. The percentage of students who reported having seriously considered suicide varied […]

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A Polaroid-style image showing four judges sitting closely together behind a table adorned with paper scorecards. All four judges hold up black signs featuring the word “PURE” in bold white letters, while dressed in stylish vintage outfits.

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How Project PURE brought ballroom culture to San Marcos

By Brooke Bousley Blog Content Contributor San Marcos, a town where nightlife is typically defined by the stereotypical college bar or club experience, was recently home to a rare and transformative sanctuary for unabashed fervor. The local creatives and youth gathered for an event directly involving ballroom culture, hosted by a student-run creative publication for Project PURE: The Ball. The only requirement? Authenticity. The event itself featured four vibrant categories […]

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