By Marissa Parks News Reporter Wayne Becak, Place 4 incumbent, is looking for San Marcos residents to be active in the community by voting. Becak said he hopes to keep his position as a city council member, a position he's held since 2011. As a retiree, Becak said he has had the time to hold other positions within the city council, like mayor pro tem, and within the community as chairman of […]
By Taylor Zavala News Reporter Jonathan Sorenson, a Texas State alumnus and business manager with San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, is one of the three mayoral candidates for the November 4 elections in San Marcos. As a 14-year resident of San Marcos, Sorenson said he's not a politician, unlike his competition, but a fresh, young face who can provide a new perspective on how the city handles certain situations. “I’ve […]
By Matthew Hamill News Reporter John Thomaides, Place 3, is seeking reelection to the San Marcos City Council, where he’s served for about 10 years. That makes Thomaides the longest tenured member of the council. He said he has overseen San Marcos’ richest period of growth and has learned many valuable lessons from his time on the council. “The most valuable lesson is that public policy and politics really is the […]
By Marissa Castro News Reporter Jane Hughson previously served six years on the San Marcos City Council and more than 10 years on various city committees, non-profits and boards. With Hughson's experience and passion for her hometown, she believes she has what it takes to take on Place 4 incumbent Wayne Becak and continue to grow and beautify this town. “(Becak) was not on (the) planning and zoning commission; I have […]
By Emily Parma Assistant Web Content Manager Today is the deadline to submit the 2014 Fall graduation application. Seniors may apply through the Self-Service Banner Menu on the Texas State website. This semester’s qualified graduates commencement ceremony will be at Strahan Coliseum on both December 12 and 13. Ebola is still on everyone’s mind, especially after the death of Thomas Eric Duncan from Dallas on Wednesday. Director of the Student […]
By Tara Pohlmeyer Assistant News Director Election day is quickly approaching and candidates are busy campaigning all around town. There are three candidates for San Marcos mayor, including Patrick Montgomery, or P-Martian, Jonathan Sorenson and Daniel Guerrero. Mayoral incumbent Guerrero said he’s a product of the San Marcos community, since he graduated from both San Marcos High School and Texas State. If re-elected, this would be his third, two-year term […]
By Felicia DeInnocentiis KTSW News Reporter Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is possible across a good portion of South Central Texas tonight into Friday morning. Hays County is still on the National Weather Service Flash Flood Alert list. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected in San Marcos tonight into Friday morning. Average rainfall amounts of one-to-three inches are expected with isolated amounts of three-to-five inches possible. The San […]
By Brittany Green News Reporter There’s a New International Student Welcome Social being held on Friday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the LBJ Student Center Ballroom. The event sets out to welcome international students and help them better integrate into the Texas State community. There will be light refreshments, international games, special performances and more. For a couple of weeks, Texas State's Parking Services has allowed people […]
The 7th annual San Marcos Foodstock, located on the Courhouse Lawn, features Del Castillo. Cooling down won't be hard with a watermelon spitting and eating contest, and a Salsa-thon in which participants battle for the title of "Best Salsa." Other entertainment includes music from The Deer and Goodfield. The event helps to raise money and supplies for the Hays County Foodbank. There is no admission fee to the festival, but […]
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