In the Public Interest Covers Summer Health

In the Public Interest Covers Summer Health

Hosted by Conor Yarbrough and Matthew Harrington KTSW News To kick off summer, KTSW News’ In the Public Interest episode for the month of June is Summer Health. Conor Yarbrough and Matthew Harrington discuss the the recent unusual weather conditions San Marcos has witnessed. This episode features stories from Aaron Derton, Irene Casanova and Clayton Kelley. The Zika health scare and the potential birth defects it can have on pregnant women has become a nationwide […]

June 24, 2016 84

Music

KTSW’s Float Fest 2016 Spotify Playlist

By Janelle Abad Music Director https://play.spotify.com/user/ktsw_899/playlist/1hXLYykFuALplbLq4dFfw1 Float Fest embarks on its third year gracing the Cool River Ranch shores in San Marcos, Texas, swearing on the baddest party in Central Texas complete with lights, laughter and live music. With general admission now including a one-day floating pass and camping for the weekend, fest-fanatics are bound to make waves in the San Marcos River with throwback headliners Metric, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and […]

June 17, 2016 741

News

Local Museum Displays New Exhibit Spotlighting Texas State and Local Artists

By Carlos Marquez III Senior News Reporter The Calaboose Museum is a San Marcos museum which showcases African American history that is local to the area. The museum is open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to appointments during the week for anyone interested in visiting. The museum has numerous exhibits detailing several issues in African American history such as slavery and the oppression of the Ku Klux […]

May 4, 2016 108

Events

MR Fest Artist Profile: The Dizzease

By Jen Jacquez Music Journalist The Dizzease are a four piece bubblegum pop band from Austin, Texas. The band is headed by Emily Kolb on bass and vocals, Bryan Roberts on guitar and vocals, Leslie Crunkilton on drums and vocals and Matt Wallace on keyboards and vocals. Their latest eight song EP can be streamed on their Bandcamp. It has an upbeat, doo wop, twee quality. Their live shows take their music […]

April 29, 2016 107

Events

MR Fest Artist Profile: Jeremy Carswell

By Brie East Assistant Music Director Singer-songwriter Jeremy Carswell is breaking away from his former role as frontman of Jeremy Carswell and the Nymphs to strike it solo. The artist from Spring, Texas released his debut album 2025 in fall of 2015. Describing his sound as “unique groove with a blend of eighties vibe and today’s pop with rock 'n' roll roots,” Carswell brings an electrifying vibe to his sound. […]

April 28, 2016 177

Events

MR Fest Artist Profile: Mantra Love

By Ashley Galvan Music Journalist For you first time Mantra Love listeners, I can guarantee you their self-titled EP will have you putting the entire album on repeat. From Houston, Texas, Mantra Love was brought together about a year ago when brothers Derek Silva and Fabian Silva jumped on the vocals and bass and Cody Boyer joined in as the drummer. With two brothers and their friend creatively collaborating in writing and mixing […]

April 27, 2016 61

Events

MR Fest Artist Profile: Silo Road

By Wes Clary Music Journalist Silo Road is a local Americana band from Austin, Texas. Formed in 2012, Silo Road stick to their Texas roots and perform good ol’ country music that resembles Willie Nelson and The Allman Brothers Band. They are a four-piece band led by lead singer Billy Broome and emphasize on well-written songs along with down to earth stories and harmonization within the group. They claim their music […]

April 20, 2016 71

Events

MR Fest Artist Profile: Foxmoor Express

By Nestor Vazquez Music Director Christian Ellis - Guitar, Vocals Cameron Martin - Drums Matt Moreno - Bass The Hill Country has been known for its barbecue, incredible scenery of never-ending greenery and lately, its splash into the rock scene. One of the bands responsible for the cultivation and revival of good old fashioned rock 'n’ roll is New Braunfels’ based band Foxmoor Express. They describe themselves as “three childhood […]

April 18, 2016 31

News

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Hays County: What You Should Know

News Department The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for a portion of South Central Texas. The watch includes the following counties: Hays, Blanco, Caldwell, Bexar, Comal, Gonzales, Guadalupe and Travis. Residents of the above counties should monitor weather advisories and warnings at weather.gov/austin A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Last year, the greater Hays County area was hit […]

April 16, 2016 58

Texas