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Texas State University now unsure if it will host a presidential debate
SAN MARCOS, Texas — A chance for Texas history is in limbo. Texas State University in San Marcos was supposed to host the first presidential debate on Texas soil later this fall. But now plans for other debates have been announced, raising questions about whether the university's will happen.
Up for lease? Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ in Buda might be on the market, report says
It appears Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ in Buda is up for lease. This is the latest development for the restaurant, which has faced allegations of workplace misconduct and temporarily closed less than a year after opening a brick-and-mortar location. Multiple reports indicate that former employees allege late or missing payments, bounced checks and poor working conditions, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor. ...
Severe storms in San Marcos tear off part of church roof
SAN MARCOS, Texas - Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra has asked Governor Abbott to declare a state of emergency after storms rolled through Central Texas Thursday night. At First Baptist Church in San Marcos, the storms left behind a gaping hole in the roof and a damp carpet. The storm...
Strong storms possible Monday
AUSTIN, Texas — *A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Fayette, Gillespie, Hays, Lee and Travis counties until 4 p.m. Monday.*. The KVUE Weather Team is monitoring the potential for strong storms to impact Central Texas on Monday. The severe weather risk increased for most...
Bush buries Golden Eagles in game one of series
Texas State baseball (27-27, 13-15 Sun Belt Conference) defeated one of the conference’s best, Southern Mississippi University (35-18, 18-10 Sun Belt Conference), by a score of 7-5 in a game that started on Thursday but, due to weather conditions, finished on Friday afternoon at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Texas A&M softball defeats Texas State to move into the Regional Finals
Saturday’s game was the definition of a pitcher’s battle with Texas A&M (42-13) beating Texas State (46-14) in a 1-0 victory in a game that only produced a total of six hits. Aggies’ Emiley Kennedy and Bobcats’ Jessica Mullins went blow for blow with both pitching complete games. The game was full of defensive highlights and tense moments with inning after inning of three-up three-down. The only score in the came from a sacrifice fly hit by senior Trinity Cannon in the bottom of the first inning allowing Kennedy Powell to tag up and run home from third. Other than the bottom...
Rattlers clash with staff in annual basketball game
The San Marcos Rattlers basketball team will face off against the San Marcos High School faculty in the annual Staff vs Rattlers basketball game. Tip-off is set for 3:30 p.m. and will last till 4:20 p.m. Student tickets cost $2 per ticket while teachers can buy a group pass for $20 with all proceeds going towards the basketball team. The game will be highly anticipated with numerous staff members looking to show the basketball team how it is done while the Rattlers will look to prove their stuff against their elders. cmcwilliams @sanmarcosrecord.com Twitter: @ColtonBMc
Students, residents struggle to pay utility bills
After Tristan Pride, an urban and regional planning junior, was a few days late to pay his utility bill, the power in his townhome at Windmill Townhomes & Duplexes shut off. Pride said he was left scrambling to figure out a way to get the additional funds to restore power.
Texas State track athletes to compete in NCAA West Prelims
Twenty track and field athletes from Texas State qualified for the NCAA West Prelims hosted from May 22-25 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Graduate student sprinter Daniel Harrold will compete in the 110-meter hurdle event following his new Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Championships meet record of 13.45 seconds, breaking the previous 13.71 seconds time.
Migratory Bird Festival aims to inspire bird conservation efforts
The 3rd Annual Migratory Bird Festival took flight on May 11 in San Marcos, celebrating feathered friends that grace Texas skies. The festival aimed to teach attendees the importance of bird conservation as well as promoting bird-safe procedures to make San Marcos a safer habitat for all. Niki Lake, Discovery...
Late rally lifts Texas State over Penn State in NCAA Tournament opener
Using a sixth inning rally, Texas State defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 4-2 in the opening game of the Bryan-College Station Regional for the NCAA Tournament. Texas State will advance to play Texas A&M on Saturday. “[It was about] staying focused and not making the moment any bigger than it was,” third baseman Sara Vanderford said. “Whenever you have a pitcher like Jess who throws a great game and one pitch beats her, it is hard to see her go down. Having her back was the biggest thing to me. Even though it is one pitch, she is going to wear...
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