By Tiger ShiWeb Content Contributor SAN MARCOS, Texas- As of Aug. 4, 2020, San Marcos' total Coronavirus cases saw 13-case decrease. Despite this, San Marcos still tallied the most Coronavirus cases in the county with a total of 2,448, according to the San Marcos Daily Record. The Hays County Local Health Department reported yesterday that two San Marcos residents in their 70s died recently from complications caused by COVID-19. The […]
By Tiger ShiNews Reporter SAN MARCOS, Texas -- There have been protests all over the country to reopen the country so that small businesses may return to work. In Texas, protestors gathered at the state capitol calling for an end of the lockdown imposed by Governor Greg Abbott. The protests were motivated by the stay-at-home orders that raised the question of what is considered essential services or not. Bradley Taylor, […]
By Megan WehringAssistant News Director SAN MARCOS, Texas--Several downtown retailers are opening their doors today for Retail-to-Go after over 100 of the 300 businesses in the Main Street district temporarily closed. The new Retail-to-Go order will allow minimal contact between transactions as customers can pay before they pick up items and delivery. The order is an opportunity for businesses to provide resources to customers, while maintaining the proper sanitation and […]
By Brittany AndersonAssistant Web Content Manager SAN MARCOS, Texas -- As of March 16, San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson signed an Order to Prohibit any public or private community gathering of more than 50 people within the city of San Marcos. The order goes into effect at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17 and will lift on Monday, May 11, 2020. A community gathering does not include spaces where 50 […]
By Brittany AndersonAssistant Web Content Manager AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is cautioning Texans to be aware of scams in light of the statewide Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency. “Situations like this usually bring the best of our communities to the forefront with cooperation, aid and compassion,” Paxton said in a press release. “Unfortunately, some criminals take advantage of troubling circumstances to steal from hard-working Texans.” On March 13, Governor […]
By KTSW News March 12, 2020-11:55 a.m. SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State University is the latest university in Texas to shut down operations and move classes to an online format in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). University President Denise Trauth sent a statement to students today announcing a one-week extension to spring break and a shift to online classes through April 12. In a statement sent to students, University […]
By Megan WehringJunior News Reporter SAN MARCOS—A San Marcos florist prepared for buzzing business on Valentine’s Day months in advance of this week. Residents were looking for the perfect teddy bear or box of chocolates to give to their valentine this week and others waited until last night to go shopping. With the assumption the floral industry is on the decline, some turn away from buying flowers. However, there are […]
By Connor Champagne Senior News Reporter Texas State Police Chief Laurie Espinoza Clouse began work Monday. Espinoza served with the police force at the University of North Texas for ten years, two of which she served as the chief at the medical center. Clouse said she plans to stay at the university longer than the previous chief, Jose Banales, who only lasted two years. Clouse also said that her main […]
By Gene Brown Junior News Reporter North CM Allen Parkway road is still under construction with no end in sight. After eight months of road work, the project is still ongoing, with plans to make the road bigger and pedestrian friendly. However, construction has made the roads unsafe for pedestrians and bikers because there is no working crosswalk according to Greg Schwarz, the Senior Engineer of Capital Improvements. “The city […]
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