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
By Clayton KelleyNews Reporter SAN MARCOS, TX– Hays County reported 445 active COVID-19 cases on September 30. Active cases dropped by nearly 40 since September 28. There are 93 active cases among students, according to Texas State University on September … Continue reading 9/30/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
By Nicholas BradySports Reporter The San Marcos High School football team kicks off a new era of Rattler football Friday night. They will welcome the New Braunfels High School Unicorns to Toyota Rattler Stadium with new head coach John Walsh … Continue reading San Marcos High School Football Team Preview
By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor The Geographic Honors Society is an organization on campus dedicated to the growth and development of its members in the geographic field. Their organization provides many opportunities to speak with professionals, gain volunteer experience, and … Continue reading KTSW Loves: Geographic Honors Society
By Claudia RuizMusic Journalist Although quarantine may have put a dent in all of our 2020 plans, especially those of us in the performing arts and general music scene, we choose to embrace the memories we’ve made in live shows … Continue reading Eddie Durham: Jazz for the Texan Soul
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 … Continue reading 08/05/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
By Paige GreeneWeb Content Contributor From the apartments on every corner to the rental houses right off campus, the student housing options can be overwhelming for students. There are many advantages and disadvantages to every situation, and some may not … Continue reading Advice for Cats: Student Housing
By Stacey RamirezWeb Content Contributor Dear San Marcos, If there’s anything you taught me during my time here it’s that wherever you are, even if it’s not where you imagined it would be, embrace it! When I was in high … Continue reading An Open Letter to my College Town, San Marcos
