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American, Like Laurie Hernandez

October 5, 2020November 17, 2020 ktsw899

By Juan GarciaStation Manager “This caught me off guard. My whole life I didn’t plan to be ‘the First Latina Gymnast to Make the Olympic Team.’” It’s strange how easy it can be to forget how different we as Latin … Continue reading American, Like Laurie Hernandez

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Three formula one drivers celebrate the podium with colorful shapes behind them and their cars

Austrian Grand Prix Race Review

July 9, 2020July 10, 2020 ktsw899

By Juan GarciaStation Manager and Sports Guest Writer The long wait is finally over, and Formula One came out of the gate swinging in their first on-track action since winter testing in Spain. Multiple safety cars brought out due to … Continue reading Austrian Grand Prix Race Review

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F1 in a Nutshell

July 5, 2020July 2, 2020 Brittany

By Juan GarciaStation Manager and Guest Sports Writer After an over six month break, Formula One is gearing up for a shortened 2020 season in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Red Bull Ring in Austria will host the … Continue reading F1 in a Nutshell

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05/06/20 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Video Update

May 6, 2020May 5, 2020 ktsw899

By Juan Garcia and Eric Hernandez News Director & Multimedia Director Continue reading 05/06/20 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Video Update

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04/30/20 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Video Update

April 30, 2020April 29, 2020 ktsw899

By Juan Garcia and Eric Hernandez News Director & Multimedia Director Continue reading 04/30/20 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Video Update

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04/20/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Video Update

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By Juan Garcia and Eric Hernandez News Director & Multimedia Director Continue reading 04/20/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Video Update

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04/14/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Video Update

April 14, 2020April 20, 2020 ktsw899

By Juan Garcia and Eric Hernandez News Director & Multimedia Director Video by Eric Hernandez and Brandon Mathis. Continue reading 04/14/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Video Update

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04/06/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Video Update

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 ktsw899

By Juan Garcia and Eric Hernandez News Director & Multimedia Director Video by Eric Hernandez. Continue reading 04/06/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Video Update

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03/27/20 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 ktsw899

By Juan GarciaNews Director SAN MARCOS, Texas – Several programs at Texas State donated their personal protective equipment (PPE) to local medical facilities in an effort to meet the demand brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak.  The department of physical … Continue reading 03/27/20 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

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03/26/20 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

March 26, 2020March 27, 2020 ktsw899

By Juan GarciaNews Director SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Hays County Sheriff’s Office will not use the curfew passed in the county judge’s stay home work safe order as the basis for traffic stops. The curfew runs from 11 p.m. … Continue reading 03/26/20 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

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03/25/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 ktsw899

By Juan GarciaNews Director SAN MARCOS – Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra is announcing a “stay in place” order for county residents today to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  The order is expected to have an 11 p.m. … Continue reading 03/25/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

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03/24/20 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

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Updated March 24, 2020- 3:35 p.m. By Juan Garcia & Lauren JurgemeyerNews Director & Web Content Manager SAN MARCOS, Texas – After a seventh reported case of COVID-19, Hays County officials continue monitor the virus with the institution of a … Continue reading 03/24/20 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

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Evan Smith, the CEO of the Texas Tribune, stands on a stage decorated by Tribune backdrops, two chairs, and a coffee table.

Democratic Candidates One-on-One at Texas Tribune Fest

October 11, 2019October 10, 2019 Piper Blake

By Juan Garcia Assistant News Director Would a president O’Rourke pardon Donald Trump? The question from moderator Garrett Haake seemed to linger for a moment before Beto O’Rourke answered with a simple “no.” The tension was evident every time impeachment … Continue reading Democratic Candidates One-on-One at Texas Tribune Fest

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Texas State UPD Revising Crime Figures

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Arlett Ramirez

By Juan GarciaAssistant News Director Last week, a Texas Tribune article revealed a flawed system by which the University was reporting crime figures. These inaccurate figures violated the Clery Act, a federal statute that requires universities to report crime and … Continue reading Texas State UPD Revising Crime Figures

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The Seal of San Marcos displayed on the door of a service truck. It features the Texas flag, a river, Old Main, and a gazebo in quadrants.

Changes in City Management

September 25, 2019September 24, 2019 Piper Blake

By Juan Garcia Assistant News Director The San Marcos City Manager’s office is implementing temporary changes to it’s leadership staff following the retirement of longtime Assistant City Manager Collette Jamison. Stephanie Reyes, the former City Manager Chief-of-Staff, was appointed to … Continue reading Changes in City Management

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A lady in a blue shirt holds a sign saying “never again is now.”

Lights for Liberty Vigil

July 15, 2019 Lauren Jurgemeyer

By Juan Garcia and Arielle RaveneySenior and Junior News Reporter On Friday, immigrant reform organization Mano Amiga and local clergy hosted a candlelight vigil at the Hays County Historic Courthouse to express the community’s frustration with the treatment of immigrants … Continue reading Lights for Liberty Vigil

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Calaboose Juneteenth Celebration

June 24, 2019 Lauren Jurgemeyer

By Juan GarciaSenior News Reporter The Calaboose African American History Museum celebrated Juneteenth last Wednesday. The celebration featured a proclamation reading by San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson that established June 2019 as “Juneteenth month” in the city. The museum also … Continue reading Calaboose Juneteenth Celebration

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University Responds to Violence Involving Students

February 27, 2019June 15, 2019 katequisto

By Juan Garcia Junior News Reporter Freshman Aaron Peterman was killed in his apartment last week in a robbery gone wrong. Since then, two Texas State students have been the victims of armed robbery, the first occurring at Bobcat Village, … Continue reading University Responds to Violence Involving Students

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San Marcos Hotspot Street Sweep

February 11, 2019February 28, 2019 katequisto

By Juan Garcia Junior News Reporter San Marcos is committing to keeping the rivers clean. Volunteers met on Saturday for the first-ever quarterly Hotspot Street Sweep in the Blanco Gardens neighborhood of San Marcos. Every three months, a team of … Continue reading San Marcos Hotspot Street Sweep

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