By Jade Jacobo Web Content Contributor The Merfolk Moxie Reproductive Rights Festival took place at Private Park on June 24! There were live drag performances, a live musical performance, pop up stands selling all kinds of treats and goods and activists providing more information on why reproductive rights are so essential to our rights as human beings. The event was a fundraiser for both San Marcos Abortion Activists and Red […]
By Victoria Garcia Blog Content Contributor SAN MARCOS, Texas– June is pride month! There are multiple pride events happening all month long, but it doesn’t only exist in June. Pride should be celebrated all year long! That’s the goal of SMTX Pride. SMTX Pride started off with “Rainbow Nights” which were nights when Sylvia Sandoval, the founder of SMTX Pride, would participate in bar takeovers with her queer friends. This […]
By Arlett RamirezAssistant Web Content Manager SAN MARCOS, Texas – The City of San Marcos is implementing new virtual ways for citizens to “attend” public meetings and comment amid the coronavirus pandemic. Citizens are being asked to remain at home to stop the spread of coronavirus. Interim City Clerk Tammy Cook and her team have been working on virtual methods such as Zoom for the public to use to continue […]
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. curfew. Hays County reported two new cases of the COVID-19 virus yesterday, bringing the total number of cases in the county to nine. “We don’t have a choice,” Becerra said […]
By April GutierrezProgram Director On July 25, Other Side Drive hosts Cheyenne Young and Ariell Raveney sat down with Amy Kirwin, the community enhancement initiative manager of San Marcos. Kirwin spoke with them about Bobcats Give Back, a local move-out program focused on alleviating trash issues during the summer move-out turn. Featured image by KTSW Social Media.
By Reily Chestnut Sports Director Looks like another tough one to take home here. The tough call of trying to run the offense mainly through running back Jamon Johnson or quarterback Alex Garcia failed to strike a balance as the Rattlers fell 31-21 in their 2018 district opener at East Central High School. Now four weeks into the season, all I can wonder is when SMHS will find balance in […]
By Hannah Holder Blog Content Contributor If Spring is your favorite season, like me, then I’m sure you’re just as thrilled as I am that it is finally here! Spring brings more sunshine time, blooming flowers (mostly bluebonnets because Texas), warmer water and more outdoor activities. San Marcos is the perfect city for Spring because of its beautiful river, parks/trails, historic downtown and its close proximity to two major cities: […]
By Alex McMann Rap Music Journalist A few weeks ago, I was able to see a local San Marcos artist, Bogan Villa, at Wake the Dead Coffee House. The show was set in a smaller room off to the side of the building, providing an interesting setting. Walking in felt like entering into the garage of an old friend's for a house show full of music and memories to be […]
By Asia Daggs Host Womyn of Content is the newest podcast to be introduced to KTSW 89.9. Hosts Alexandra Cochran, Jenise Jackson and I believe it’s vital to create a platform such as this podcast to open a window of opportunity for womyn to be able to relate. Womyn of Content will celebrate, uplift and inspire womyn in various walks of life through wellness and mindful discussions. Our first episode […]
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