By Madisen GummerMusic Journalist One of the many unique and lovely things about San Marcos are all of its independent coffee shops. They each have their own environment, energy and regulars that make up its niche community. They all also … Continue reading San Marcos Coffee Shops as Songs
By Will WadsworthNews Director Multiple city offices are investigating the causes of, and damages from, two large explosions at the Allo Eatery on Chestnut St. this morning. No one was hurt by the explosions or the subsequent fires they produced, … Continue reading San Marcos Officials Investigating Explosion on Chestnut
By Brittany Anderson Web Content Contributor This year’s 11th annual UTOPiAfest, happening Thursday, Nov. 14 until Saturday, Nov. 16 at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, is gearing up to bring festival goers a colorful Americana music and life experience. There … Continue reading UTOPiAfest is Coming!
By Lauren FloydMusic Journalist With Austin being dubbed the “live music capital of the world” and San Marcos being the historic home to Float Fest and countless live music venues, it’s very obvious that the local music scene that sprawls … Continue reading A Glimpse Into the Local Music Scene
By Daniel RichterWeb Content Contributor On Saturday Oct. 19, the Lost River Film Fest brought in the most recognized name in BMX history, Mat Hoffman, for a screening of his 2010 ESPN 30 for 30 film, “The Birth of Big … Continue reading BMX Legend Mat Hoffman Stops by San Marcos for Lost River Film Fest
By Timia CobbWeb Content Contributor Using a metal straw to sip a Starbucks grande chocolate chip frappuccino is a contradiction. The intent was good but it isn’t changing the fact that the container is made of plastic and that many … Continue reading Reducing the Waste in Life
By Josephfer WilliamsSports Reporter On Friday night’s district matchup between the San Marcos Rattlers versus the Samuel Clemens Buffalos, it was Clemens who walked away with the 58-24 victory. The Buffalos running attack was too much to handle for the … Continue reading The Buffalos of Samuel Clemens stamped the Rattlers
By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor It’s fall time in the Hill Country. That means cool weather, pumpkin patches and football. When it becomes too cold for Sewell, don’t get bored sitting inside! There are plenty of things to do in … Continue reading 10 Things to do in San Marcos This Fall Season
By Justice GravesJunior News Reporter San Marcos River Foundation was established in 1985 with the purpose of caring and preserving the San Marcos River. The foundation focuses on ensuring and improving the water quality of aquifers and protecting the beauty of … Continue reading San Marcos River Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director
By Juan Garcia Assistant News Director The San Marcos City Manager’s office is implementing temporary changes to it’s leadership staff following the retirement of longtime Assistant City Manager Collette Jamison. Stephanie Reyes, the former City Manager Chief-of-Staff, was appointed to … Continue reading Changes in City Management
By Daniel Richter Web Content Contributor San Marcos’ pride and joy is the San Marcos River. If we as a community don’t do our part to make sure it stays clean, there would be nothing to enjoy. Check out these 10 … Continue reading 10 Easy Ways to Help Keep the San Marcos River Clean
By Tania ZapienMusic Journalist Local pseudo-psychedelic favorites, Moon Dunes released their debut album Are You Kind? on May 10. If you are not familiar with this San Marcos indie staple, you have been missing out! We got a chance to … Continue reading Moon Dunes: Are You Kind? Album Review
By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor Twitter is an awesome way to stay connected with what’s trending in the world, but it’s just as important to stay connected with what’s trending locally. These San Marcos-based Twitter accounts will provide anything from local … Continue reading 5 San Marcos-Based Twitter Accounts You Should be Following
By Timia Cobb Web Content Contributor As a college student who lives in a dorm, I am sad to admit that most of my money goes towards food delivery. My money, however, is very well spent. After spending time in … Continue reading San Maximum: AJ’s Ranch Road Grill
By Daniel Richter Web Content Contributor San Marcos is a special place. There are plenty of great things to do in our community and if you want to drive into Austin or San Antonio, you easily can. However, the idea … Continue reading Don’t be Afraid to be a Tourist in Your City!
By Daniel Richter Web Content Contributor A recent petition has caught fire in San Marcos’s neighboring city, Dripping Springs, to rename the city ‘Pound Town.’ The petition is to rename the town after one of the founding families of Dripping … Continue reading The Future of Dripping Springs, TX: Pound Town
By Connor ChampagneSenior News Reporter The Junction Apartments in San Marcos is requesting six months worth of back pay from residents for water and sewage charges. The apartments told residents that they owed the unexpected fees at the end of … Continue reading The Junction Apartments Demand Compensation
By Emily Martin & Will Wadsworth News Director & Assistant News Director In this month’s In the Public Interest segment, KTSW News worked its way through Hays County to find out more about the contentious Permian Highway Pipeline project. Once … Continue reading Deep in the Heart of Texas: Natural Gas Cuts Its Way Through the Hill Country
By Anna Valdez Blog Content Contributor Today’s weather forecast calls for cloudy skies and more freezing temperatures. All I have to say is, gross. Coming from a town with a mostly hot climate, I have never been fond of cold, … Continue reading Seven Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
By Juan Garcia Junior News Reporter Freshman Aaron Peterman was killed in his apartment last week in a robbery gone wrong. Since then, two Texas State students have been the victims of armed robbery, the first occurring at Bobcat Village, … Continue reading University Responds to Violence Involving Students
