Jerry Jeff Walker and Ray Benson Donate Career Archives to Wittliff’s Texas Music Collection

Jerry Jeff Walker and Ray Benson Donate Career Archives to Wittliff’s Texas Music Collection

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, […]

September 28, 2017 106

Culture

Veggie-Friendly Places Around Town

By Brittney Hemmands Blog Content Contributor As a college town, San Marcos has never been short on fast food joints and restaurants. However, it might seem more difficult to eat in this city if you are a vegetarian, vegan, or just trying to be a little bit healthier. Meat and diary are the main entrees on the majority of restaurants, but there are some great places you can go to […]

September 25, 2017 75

Soccer

Bobcats Snatch the Eagles Right out of the Sky

By Parker Rhea Sports Director Texas State outlasts the Eagles of Georgia Southern 1-0 to win their Sun Belt Conference home opener. The only goal of the night came off of the foot of Sydney Kammer who netted her second goal of the season in the eighth minute of the match. Alyssa Phelan assisted on the goal with a nice header, and the Bobcats never looked back. Another thing to […]

September 23, 2017 46

Live in Studio C

Live in Studio C: Real Hands

By Asia Daggs Web Content Manager Live in Studio C welcomed in The Real Hands this past weekend to showcase their single, "Tarantula" and update KTSW on what they have been up to musically. The band is self-dubbed surf rock and you can hear that exact influence in their music. The Real Hands will also be kicking of Harvest Live this Saturday at Buzz Mill. You can come support the […]

September 21, 2017 78

Culture

Country Dancing is for Everyone

By Austin Cowan Assistant Web Content Manager Country dancing is just about one of the most enjoyable activities people can do together. There is something about spinning people in circles to the tempo of a song that not only allows strangers to become friends, but maybe even fall in love. So I honestly find it sad to find people who have never been taught how to dance before. If anyone […]

September 17, 2017 81

Events

KTSW and Buzzmill Present: Harvest Live

By Hannah Wisterman Blog Content Contributor KTSW and Buzzmill have joined forces once more for an exciting new autumn concert series: Harvest Live! Following on the tail of this summer’s Hot Starry Nights series, Harvest Live will feature local and up-and-coming artists as well as local vendors. The first concert will take place Sept. 23, with a market starting at 8 p.m. and music starting at 9 p.m. Our first […]

September 15, 2017 63

News

Texas State Topics at Debate Night

By Aaron J. Derton News Director SAN MARCOS -- Candidates for city council gathered to engage in civil, substantive debate Thursday night. Incumbent Council members Ed Mihalkanin, Place Three, and Jane Hughson, Place Four, faced off against small business owner, Amy Stanfield, and property rights activist, Joshua Simpson, respectively. Mr. Simpson, 24, graduated from Texas State last spring with a degree in Criminal Justice. While he admits he is not […]

September 15, 2017 40

Interviews

Other Side Drive Chills out with The Cold Tony’s

By Kimberly Clay Other Side Drive Executive Producer Other Side Drive hosts, Geronimo Perez and Alex Sereno, invite Michael Martinez and Austin Kinney from the Cold Tony’s to KTSW studios to talk about upcoming shows and the band's creative process as a whole. These chill guys are always staying busy with new music and live concert events around town. Check out their Facebook for information on their upcoming shows! Tune […]

September 14, 2017 82

Culture

Why I Fell in Love with Blue Dahlia Bistro

By DeMornay Harper Blog Content Contributor Blue Dahlia offers a world of treasures. It has a distinct french country feel, which offers the perfect amount of charm. Nestled in the heart of San Marcos, this bistro adds some feminine allure the vibe of the square. From the outside, Blue Dahlia almost grabs your attention in its anonymity. The front eating area is open, but not exactly. It is more of […]

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