Staff Report SAN MARCOS – Even as the majority of cases of COVID-19 cases continue to occur in people aged 20-29 in Hays County, students at Texas State University have clear guidelines to follow when it comes to large gatherings. As outlined in the university’s roadmap, many activities can be held,...

By Anita Miller Hays County Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 11 officially set the November General Election for Tuesday, Nov. 3. They also approved a list of early voting and election day polling places that did not include a controversial second election day location on the campus of Texas State Uni...

By Sahar Chmais There are those mornings when some university students wake up with the sunrise. They tick off their to-do list with an early workout, then a quiet walk to a sparsely filled building to get a head start on their work, after that they grab a coffee or tea and just revel in the morning...

By Anita Miller The Hays County Commissioners Court covered a lot of ground in its weekly COVID-19 update. Emergency Management Coordinator Alex Villalobos gave a rundown on ongoing testing, including plans to open a location on Hwy. 123 east of Interstate 35 in San Marcos as well as one in Dripping...

Hays County Commissioners approved an agreement June 30 with Texas State University to allow for locations for the county’s first responders to quarantine because of COVID-19, should that become necessary. The agenda item, requested by Chief of Staff and Emergency Management Coordinator Alex Villalo...

SAN MARCOS – Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Hays and Williamson Counties, Texas State University will transition nearly all classes to online delivery for the Summer II session beginning July 6 on both the Round Rock and San Marcos Campuses. "The President’s Cabinet and I have been monitor...

Submitted Report Victor Lopez wanted to become one thing in his life – a veterinarian.  Born to immigrant parents with little money or education, going to school while working full-time and numerous rejections from veterinary colleges, the odds were stacked against Victor. But on June 1, 2020, he ac...

A former Texas State University professor has filed a federal lawsuit against the university alleging he was improperly fired and stripped of tenure, citing violation of his right to due process among other wrongs. Dr. David Wiley was fired by the university in February amid accusations of sexual mi...

Grateful for the service of first responders every day and especially during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas State University will honor Hays County heroes with an appreciation lunch on Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harris Dining Hall. In keeping with social distancing guidan...

By Chase Rogers Texas State University unveiled a new initiative aiming to provide $30 million in aid to currently enrolled students with expenses related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Named “Bobcat Cares,” the program will grant funds all students enrolled in summer courses, prorate...