By Andrea MauWeb Content Assistant Manager According to the San Marcos Police Department (SMPD), the number of sexual assault reports is on track (and is only expected) to rise in the San Marcos area. While the need for these reports … Continue reading Rise in San Marcos Sexual Assault Reports May Be Linked to Greater Awareness
By Calvin MillerPodcast Manager In this episode of History of the Hill Country, Calvin dives into the history of San Marcos, Texas, the home of our wonderful school, Texas State University. Tune in as Calvin brings us up to date about … Continue reading History of the Hill Country: Episode 6
By Mikayla Anding Community Outreach Coordinator Many students make use of our San Marcos river by swimming, paddle boarding and many other water activities. Though Sewell Park remains closed, the campus Outdoor Center, located just next to the park, is … Continue reading Not Everything in Sewell is Closed
By Mikayla AndingCommunity Outreach Coordinator I think I speak for a lot of Texas State students when I say we love the San Marcos Summer Moon! Just a few short minutes away from campus, this coffee shop has a variety … Continue reading A Little Bit About Our San Marcos Summer Moon
By James LanikLocal Music Director “Patrons would always come in with their kids, we would always have a stepstool out on the store floor for the little ones to use to reach the records and look at them, to feel … Continue reading Sundance Records Returns
By Lea MercadoWeb Content Contributor San Marcos is a quaint college city where activities consist of going to Sewell Park to read, swim, practice yoga with the “Sun God” or going down to the Square with friends. But our activities … Continue reading Places I Drive Through to Feel Something
By Calvin MillerPodcast Manager In this episode, Calvin continues his journey through the Hill Country area as he begins talking about San Marcos, then New Braunfels, followed by Canyon Lake and eventually Wimberley. Featured image by KTSW Multimedia. Continue reading History of the Hill Country: Episode 2
By Tiger ShiNews Director SAN MARCOS, Texas– Hays County reported 7,429 cases of COVID-19 as of December 2, according to the Hays County COVID-19 dashboard. Positivity rate of those tested increased from about 6% to 7% in late November. Hospitalizations … Continue reading 12/02/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
By Devon Bates and Ally BolenderNews Reporter and News Content Manager SAN MARCOS, TEXAS–President Trauth and other university leaders shared updates with faculty and staff in a virtual Town Hall on November 23. President Trauth discussed a promising outlook for the … Continue reading 11/25/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
By India Sherman and Ally BolenderNews Reporter and News Content Manager SAN MARCOS, TEXAS — There are currently 110 active cases at Texas State University as of November 18, according to the Texas State University COVID-19 dashboard. The positivity rate of … Continue reading 11/18/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
By Tiger Shi and Ally BolenderNews Director and News Content Manager SAN MARCOS, Texas- As of November 11, there are 412 active coronavirus cases in San Marcos, a 7 case increase since November 9, according to the Hays County COVID-19 … Continue reading 11/11/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
By Devon BatesNews Reporter SAN MARCOS, Texas–The Hays County Health Department reported two new COVID-19 fatalities on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The two fatalities were a San Marcos woman in her 90s and a Buda man in his 80s. These two … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: 11/05/20
By Rachael GerronWeb Content Contributor You may have noticed over the past few weeks that brown butterflies have been following you to class, or you may have even found some stuck to your car’s windshield. This is due to a … Continue reading Butterflies over San Marcos
By Piper BlakeWeb Content Manager Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to interview Cortney Lebens, the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Muy’Ono Hospitality and the lifestyle company, Live Large. Due to her success since graduation, Lebens has been … Continue reading Alumni Rising Star: Cortney Lebens
By Ally BolenderNews Content Manager SAN MARCOS, Texas– Texas State University has not released a COVID-19 update since October 8. The city of San Marcos has not made any updates since September 21. The University will continue free testing for … Continue reading 10/21/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
By Devon Bates and Ally BolenderNews Reporter and News Content Manager SAN MARCOS, TX– Texas State University Chief Medical Officer, Emilio Carranco, released a COVID-19 update on October 8 regarding the University’s increase in testing capacity and decline of COVID-19 … Continue reading 10/14/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
By India ShermanNews Reporter SAN MARCOS, TX– The city of San Marcos opened free, mobile testing sites for COVID-19. Testing is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ramon Lucio Park on 601 S. CM Allen Parkway, according to the Hays County … Continue reading 10/07/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor Many students and locals may know the Thompson Island Bridge for its beautiful scenery that is ideal for picnics, swimming, and hiking. Nearly every day you can see happy families grilling at the park benches, … Continue reading Haunted Locations: Thompson Island Bridge
By Ally BolenderNews Content Manager KTSW 89.9 is a completely student-run and noncommercial radio station from Texas State University. Under the faculty advisor, Dan Schumacher, students interested in media can get hands-on experience working in one of our many departments. … Continue reading All About Your Favorite Radio Station: KTSW FM-89.9
By Jernice KelleyWeb Content Contributor As a radio listener, I love the kind of unique, sometimes niche programming you get on college radio. It is possibly one of the best ways to find new music. College radio today does not … Continue reading Keeping it Connected
