By Aaron J. Derton News Director Candidates for office all over Texas are campaigning hard as the 2018 primaries enter their final week. KTSW hosted two debates for local Texas House District 45, which encompasses Hays and Blanco Counties. The Republican candidates in the primary are Amy Akers, Amber Pearce, Naomi Narvaiz, Ken Strange and Austin Talley. Only Ms. Narvaiz and Mr. Talley participated in the debate held on Jan. […]
By Kaitlyn Benacquisto SELRES_6bb92c8c-71ef-4c5a-b254-69153c698b34SELRES_c1fd23cc-986f-44df-ae35-24c8c76a0f57SELRES_6b6a4e4a-8319-476d-a770-4a65e3321b88SELRES_845562bf-7546-4fc3-b31d-1011e3f57483SELRES_916c22ac-b24e-43b3-99a8-db250cca5562News ReporterSELRES_916c22ac-b24e-43b3-99a8-db250cca5562SELRES_845562bf-7546-4fc3-b31d-1011e3f57483SELRES_6b6a4e4a-8319-476d-a770-4a65e3321b88SELRES_c1fd23cc-986f-44df-ae35-24c8c76a0f57SELRES_6bb92c8c-71ef-4c5a-b254-69153c698b34 On Wednesday, the Texas Senate convened to discuss free speech. Their purpose was to identify any restrictions on freedom of speech and other first amendment rights, specifically on Texas campuses. Those who were a part of the panels, or who gave public testimonies, were encouraged to recommend policy changes that would enhance the free speech environment on campus. The hearing was held at our very own […]
By Shannon Sampson News Reporter SAN MARCOS -- The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs held a public hearing Wednesday, February 2nd, concerning First Amendment rights and restrictions on college campuses. Tensions have risen concerning what opinions and statements students can or cannot say or publish while on campus. Last November, the University Star published an opinions article that gained Texas State University unwanted national attention concerning First Amendment infringement […]
By Camelia Juarez Assistant Director Local immigrant groups such as Mano Amiga and Wimberley Indivisible, as well as students from Wimberley High School and other members of the Hays County community, gathered at the Hays County Jail to make a public statement demanding undocumented immigrant, Victor Rodriguez, be released. According to Sheriff Gary Cutler’s press release, Rodriguez was stopped by Kyle police for a traffic violation on Jan. 30. Rodriguez […]
By Adam Smith Senior Reporter At a workshop to help students prepare for the recent State Senate freedom of speech hearing, members of the Pan African Action Committee, known as PAAC, expressed their frustration with Texas State University and what they see as a lack of support for minority students. Especially concerning to the committee are the recent incidents of white supremacist flyers being posted on campus. Former PAAC President, […]
By Margaret Gallagher News Reporter Monday morning, at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and South LBJ Drive, San Marcans gathered to pay their thoughtful considerations and respects in memory of the King of Progress, Martin Luther King Jr. The theme was “Enhance the dream- make it real” and citizens, alongside local politicians, united to honor what would have been Reverend King’s 89th birthday. The memorial was poignant and […]
By Camelia Juarez Assistant News Director Police have given the all-clear after the third bomb threat in less than a week at Texas State University on Wednesday. The threat came in around 9:40 A.M., according to Patrick Cochran, an assistant director at the University Police Department (UPD). He says that UPD is working with federal authorities to investigate who made the threats, although he wasn’t sure which agency was assisting. […]
By Brittney Hemmands Blog Content Contributor From a member of society’s perspective, making change in the community always seemed like something that required you to volunteer at your local library, contribute money to certain organizations, or donate supplies to a local shelter. Although these are beneficial actions that can be done to affect the community, they are not the only ones. In fact, working at the KTSW college radio station […]
By David West Junior News Reporter Ray Benson, of legendary western swing band, Asleep at the Wheel, will donate his personal collection to Wittliff’s new Texas Music Collection. Benson formed the band in Philadelphia in the early 70s, but moved to Austin in 1973 and never left. Since then, Asleep at the Wheel has been a staple of Texas music, including opening every Austin City Limits Music Festival. David Coleman, […]
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