Texas State plans new parking, apps to ease student commute challenges

Texas State plans new parking, apps to ease student commute challenges

By Kaylee Gonzalez Blog Content Contributor SAN MARCOS – As classes begin at Texas State University, many students have noticed an increase in enrollment, including more difficulty finding parking on and around campus. Texas State reported a record enrollment for Fall 2025 with 44,596 students. While the growing student body brings new opportunities and connections, it has also raised concerns among commuting students about parking availability. Natalia Rincon, a Texas […]

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KTSW Loves: Private Park

By Lucas Kraft Promotions and Community Relations Member Private Park has garnered something of a larger-than-life reputation in San Marcos and beyond amongst musicians and fans–from folk to psych rock to death core–despite its humble nature hidden away in a corner of Nicola Alley. The space has provided a sanctuary for many who seek out community. When I moved to San Marcos, Private Park was one of the first places […]

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Seen from the bottom of the stairs infont of Texas State's LBJ Student Center

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TXST internship fair paves the way for student opportunities

By Saige Klein Blog Content Contributor SAN MARCOS- Last Wednesday the LBJ Student Center hosted an internship and job fair. This internship fair has been a regular occurrence for three semesters, while the job fair has been a longstanding event. The fair hosted companies like Dell, H-E-B and the City of Austin, allowing students to explore many local opportunities. “We added the internship fair just because we wanted to give […]

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Infront of the Fighting Stallions statue on the Quad.

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TXST students express how recent events have impacted views on the First Amendment

By Jissela Cabrera Assistant Director of News SAN MARCOS – Texas State University students and organizations are actively addressing how recent events have affected their views on the First Amendment. Last week, Texas State made national headlines after a video circulated showing a now-former student imitating the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. In response, the university implemented new rules governing protests on campus. As a result, students have shared […]

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Many people walking on a school campus, looking at vendors under tents.

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First Market Day draws hundreds of students

By: Courtney Buck Blog Content Contributor Hosted by the university’s Student Involvement office, hundreds of students crowded the Quad on Wednesday to attend Texas State's first Market Day of the semester. Students browsed handmade goods, art, jewelry and products from a variety of local vendors. The event offered a break between classes and a chance to engage with the surrounding community. Elysheva Barnet, a graduate student in student affairs, […]

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Discover San Marcos: fun things to do in the area

By: Saige Klein Blog Content Contributor Classes are back in session as many new faces and first-year students discover the wonders of San Marcos. With the river within walking distance from campus and local spots just minutes from student dorms, San Marcos is a fun and fascinating place to explore and spend time with friends. San Marcos is known for many things — the river being one of them. Sewell […]

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KTSW Loves: Dunbar Community Gardens

By Lucas Kraft Promotions and Community Relations Member I first met Betsy Robertson, one of the initial founders of the Dunbar Community Gardens, at a lecture series sponsored by the Texas State History Department. Robertson, along with her colleagues Carolyn Jennings and Carmen Rumbaut, presented a talk detailing steps people can take to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives in the face of recurring instability in both politics and […]

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Orange sofa seating area inside area inside of Rhinestone Cowboy. With a wall of speakers to the left and racks of clothing behind and to the right.

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KTSW Loves: Rhinestone Cowboy

By Lindsay Bochat Promotions and Community Relations Member If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly updating your Pinterest boards with outfit inspiration. With hundreds of pins of uniquely curated pieces all in one place, you know precisely what you’re looking for but, where can you find these one-of-a-kind pieces? For the past several years, we’ve been experiencing what I like to call a “vintage revolution.” With it being nearly […]

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KTSW Loves: Soil Magnets

By Kayla Jones Community Relations Member Getting into new hobbies can be an exciting journey, especially when it comes to plants, but for aspiring plant parents, knowing where to begin can quickly become overwhelming. With thousands of plant species to choose from, countless care tips online and confusing terminology, it’s easy to feel lost before you even buy your first pot. On top of that, being a busy college student […]

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