By Ezekiel Ramirez News Reporter SAN MARCOS- For San Martians looking for hidden gems, Vanilla Bean Market, a new student-run, vintage market, opened up this past summer. David Ixtabalan and Cooper Philpot, co-creators of Vanilla Bean, hosted their second market last Saturday and already have their next event in the works. Creation of the Vanilla Bean Market Ixtabalan and Philpot are both Texas State students who had the vision to […]
By Ezekiel Ramirez News Reporter The Fall 2023 school year is starting, which means new students will join the Bobcat family. Some Texas State students share their personal reasons for wanting to become a Bobcat, as well as some of their favorite things about Texas State. For some, this will be their first semester going into college and the beginning of a new journey, but for others, the end is […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Ezekiel Ramirez News Reporter SAN MARCOS — Every summer, the Southside Community Center opens a Community Cooling Center that is available to anyone who is trying to beat the heat. Cooling centers are typically set in motion once temperatures are forecast to 100°+ for more than three hours. Texas endured a heat wave of significant proportions this summer. These higher temperatures have created health issues for several residents while impacting […]
By Ezekiel Ramirez News Reporter SAN MARCOS — The U.S. Supreme Court denied President Joe Biden’s plan to relinquish student loan debt for millions of college students across America. Texas State students share personal reactions to the Supreme Court decision. “I personally, I think it's kind of ridiculous. College is essentially a gold star that I feel like every American citizen needs to live, like to survive, and […]
By Ezekiel Ramirez News Reporter Heat has been severely affecting Hays County. Heat indices have unexpectedly been between 108-114, which can make day-to-day routines difficult to comprehend. During these dog days, it’s important to be cautious and take safety precautions to prevent a misadventure to occur. On June 20, ERCOT issued a voluntary conservation notice. Due to extreme temperatures, ERCOT was asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use. This voluntary […]
By Ezekiel Ramirez News Reporter SAN MARCOS- On May 16, 2023, the San Marcos City Council approved a renegotiated Meet and Confer agreement between the San Marcos Police Department and the San Marcos Police Officers’ Association (SMPOA). The renegotiated agreement is currently in effect, producing multiple opinions from residents of the San Marcos community, including local activist group Mano Amiga, who abrogated the original agreement. Background It has now […]
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