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 … Continue reading Local Museum Displays New Exhibit Spotlighting Texas State and Local Artists
By Sarah Bey News Reporter In Patterson Park in Austin, Texas, some of man’s best friends will graduate from the Guide Dogs of Texas School. Guide Dogs of Texas is a non-profit organization based in San Antonio and is one of the … Continue reading Guide Dogs of Texas Set to Recieve Their Degrees
Hosted By Jonathan Rodriguez, Ryan Marcus and Jason Harris KTSW Sports Join Jonathan Rodriguez, Ryan Marcus and Jason Harris on the last Bobcat Radio of the spring semester as they discuss the undrafted Texas State Bobcats that were … Continue reading Bobcat Radio Discusses NFL Draft, Bobcat Softball and Baseball
By Carlos Marquez III Senior News Reporter The Texas State Alkek Library will have therapeutic dogs just before finals start to help reduce stress. Studying for final exams can be nerve-wrecking and can lead many students to turn to unhealthy measures … Continue reading Therapy Dogs Will Return for Finals Week
By Natalia Glenn Music Journalist The unique band Clever Heads Prevail is one of the few sounds I’d recommend out of the indie rock scene in San Marcos. Jose Jimenez (vocals/guitar,) Micah Krejcha (lead guitar,) Eric Puente (drums) and Landon Cabrera (bass) all fuse together … Continue reading MR Fest Artist Profile: Clever Heads Prevail
Hosted By Jason Harris, Eddie Lerma and Miracle Robinson KTSW Sports On this edition of Bobcat Radio, Jason Harris, Miracle Robinson and Eddie Lerma break down all of the NBA playoff action. Find out what they think about the … Continue reading Bobcat Radio Discusses NBA Basketball and Coach Ricci Woodard Joins to Talk Softball
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 … Continue reading MR Fest Artist Profile: Mantra Love
By Brittany Robinson Assistant Music Director If I am sure of one thing, it’s that Night Beats performance at the Marc will be amazing – fantastic even. This Seattle trio, consisting of two Texas natives, musically packs a punch with … Continue reading MR Fest Artist Profile: Night Beats
By Rebecca Banks News Reporter Dr. Joseph Massad, professor at Columbia University and author of “Islam in Liberalism,” spoke to a full room of students and faculty about his book. He discussed how the history of Liberalism has created a negative outlook … Continue reading Islam in Liberalism Event Allows Students to Discuss Topic of Muslim Culture
By Eddie Lerma Sports Reporter Sophomore pitcher Randi Rupp finished her weekend with 27 strikeouts. Texas State swept the South Alabama Jaguars to improve to 30-17 overall and 9-9 in Sun Belt Conference play. Rupp out-dueled South Alabama pitcher Devin Brown, … Continue reading Bobcat Softball Sweeps South Alabama
By Allison Belcher Music Journalist Deville San Ramos, a folk-pop trio band originating from San Marcos, are moving up in the ranks as “local favorites.” The band consists of vocalist and uke/guitar player Ben Deville, cajon player Gabriel Ramos and stand … Continue reading MR Fest Artist Profile: Deville San Ramos
By Rebecca Banks News Reporter The satisfaction rate for the maintenance of the city’s sidewalks and streets among residents has been declining in recent years. According to the city’s 2015 Community Survey, the satisfaction rate in 2011 was about 40 percent and … Continue reading City Sidewalk Maintenance Doesn’t Please Residents
By Tre Simmons Music Journalist Beginning in 2013, Cody Boyer (drums,) Eefer Nuncio (guitar/vocals,) and David Loftin (bass/drums) formed The Hecklers. They released an EP (Dew On the Grass in the Mornin) and an album (Loverboys & Wanderer) back to back in … Continue reading MR Fest Artist Profile: The Hecklers
By Jacquelyn Carter In the Public Interest Host April is Arab American Heritage Month. Arab Americans are immigrants or descendants of from the Arab world. This includes people who are Syrian, Lebanese, Egyptian, Palestinian, Iraqis, Jordanians and Yemenis. Join … Continue reading In the Public Interest Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month
By Denise Marrufo Music Journalist The Refrains are a five piece folk rock band from San Marcos, Texas. Made up of Lindsey James on vocals and guitar, Arah Lee on backup vocals, Kyle Mylius on keys, Nathan Smith on drums and … Continue reading MR Fest Artist Profile: The Refrains
By Cheyenne Heaslet Music Journalist San Marcos music scene natives, Typical Girls, are a band that describe themselves as simply, “five pals trying to make pop.” Through two EPs of dreamy post-punk and new wave influence, members: Miles, Mich … Continue reading MR Fest Artist Profile: Typical Girls
By Denise Marrufo Music Journalist The Madisons are a garage-folk band from Austin, Texas, consisting of eight members who use a wide range of instruments from the violin to electric guitar. Jim Caligiuri from The Austin Chronicle said that “they’ve settled … Continue reading MR Fest Artist Profile: The Madisons
By Wes Clary Music Journalist Live albums have always been something I have enjoyed for as long as I have been listening to music. They are special because you can hear what the band sounds like when playing the songs you love in … Continue reading Alive! Live Album Reviews
By Denise Marrufo Music Journalist Artist: Naked Giants Album: Easy Eating EP Release Date: January 12,2016 Website: https://nakedgiants.bandcamp.com/ Naked Giants are a three-piece garage rock band from Seattle, WA and all under 21. The band is composed of best friends Grant Mullen, … Continue reading Naked Giants: Easy Eating EP Review
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 … Continue reading Flash Flood Watch Issued for Hays County: What You Should Know
