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San Marcos police respond to major crash on I-35
SAN MARCOS, Texas — The San Marcos Police Department responded to a major crash on I-35 near Highway 123 Saturday afternoon. Lanes were closed as officials responded to the scene, but have since reopened. ALSO | One dead after being hit by a car in Round Rock overnight. CBS...
'It's kind of scary just knowing that it's so close to us' | Residents at student apartment complex shaken after break-ins
SAN MARCOS, Texas — The San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) is investigating two burglaries at The Village at Telluride Apartment Complex in San Marcos that took place in the early morning hours of Sept. 17. Investigators say that a person or persons had gained access into two apartments that...
Savoring San Marcos: A Journey Through Its 3 Most Enticing Pubs
In this article, we explore three unique pubs in San Marcos. Have you had the chance to visit any of them? We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Please feel free to share them in the comments section below.
Suspect in 2018 San Marcos Fire Which Caused 5 Fatalities Released for Lack of Evidence
Jacobe Ferguson, the suspect in the 2018 fire at Iconic Village Apartment Complex in San Marcos, which caused five fatalities, has been released after 90 days in jail without a felony indictment.
Rattlers comeback falls short versus Eagle Pass
, San Marcos couldn’t get on track in the second half Friday. The Rattlers lost a gut-wrenching 40-32 battle with Eagle Pass after going into halftime with a 24-21 lead. The Eagles went on a 13-0 run in the third quarter and never looked back for the rest of the game despite San Marcos’ comeback efforts. Eagle Pass opened up the game with a bang. The Eagles marched down the field in just a handful of plays, with a deep pass to convert on third and short early in the drive being the most impactful. After getting to the Rattlers’ red zone,...
The Life of Riley’s
, , Driving up to Riley’s Tavern is like hanging a left into history. The neighborhood bar in Hunter will celebrate its 90th anniversary on Sept. 30, and pulling into the shade-dappled parking lot, it’s easy to imagine what life might have been like nearly a century ago. A thin layer of dust coats the tavern’s external walls, kicked into the air by a loud and growly stream of 18-wheelers hauling gravel from nearby concrete plants. The faded green paint calls to mind old diners and dance halls, the kinds of places where our grandparents would go on dates. Crunching across the...
Heritage Association of San Marcos to hold annual Treasure Sale Sept. 30
Treasures will be flying out the door on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. during the 3rd annual Heritage Association of San Marcos Treasure Sale in the Charles S. Cock House Museum, 400 E. Hopkins. At last year’s sale, shoppers were lined up on the sidewalk waiting to get inside. Shoppers are invited to browse rooms filled with new and vintage furnishings, jewelry, art, collectibles, books, crystal, linen, toys, apparel, kitchenware, china, seasonal decor and so much more. This sale is open to the public. HASM is a nonprofit organization chartered in 1975 to support the preservation of buildings and historical sites. A complete history of the organization is available on its website HeritageSan-Marcos.org.
Weekly Safety Report: Shooting, Road Rage Fight, and Police Jiu-Jitsu Training in Guadalupe County, Texas
This week in Guadalupe County, Texas, there were three notable incidents. First, a 21-year-old man was arrested for shooting multiple rounds at a home in Cibolo. Second, a road rage incident escalated into a fight in a school parking lot in Cibolo. Lastly, Seguin Police officers underwent training in Gracie Survival Tactics, a defensive tactics system based on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Joan Marie Pettitt Valentine 1948-2023
Body Joan Marie Pettitt Valentine, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, peacefully passed away on July 27, 2023. Her departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who loved her, but her memory will forever be cherished. Born March 23, 1948, in Terrell to parents Doug and Francis...
Technical Glitch Delays Paychecks for San Marcos CISD Employees
Employees of San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) were unable to receive their expected paychecks on September 22, 2023, due to a technical glitch. A payroll file failed to upload, causing the delay.
CFB world reacts to band member throwing trident at opponent
You never know quite what will happen at a college football game, and Saturday night’s game between the Texas State Bobcats and Nevada Wolf Pack was no different. Colton McWilliams of the San Marcos Daily Record tweeted during the game that a Texas State band member was removed from the stadium after throwing a trident at Nevada players. That’s right, a trident. Got told there was a Texas State band member who was escorted from the stadium due to throwing a trident at the Nevada football players. — Colton McWilliams (@ColtonBMc) September 24, 2023 You may be wondering where a band member would get a...
What Happened In New Human Smuggling Case In Central Texas?
We hear about human smuggling in Texas all the time especially being reported with all the activity involving border crossings at all hours of the day. Stories of coyotes sneaking people across hundreds of miles of terrain in attempts to reach the United States have become central story lines in dozens of movies and television series.
Texas State 35, Nevada 24
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Texas State Department of Theatre, Dance presents ‘She Kills Monsters’
Texas State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen from Sept. 26 to Oct. 1 in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre. Under the direction of Jerry Ruiz, She Kills Monsters dashes to the Texas State stage in late September. The story follows an average woman, Agnes Evans, as she leaves her family’s home following the death of sister Tilly. While packing, Agnes discovers a Dungeons & Dragons module written by Tilly, and to feel closer to her sister, she begins to play. Rolling the dice, Agnes is catapulted into a journey of discovery and action packed...
San Marcos moves forward with single-use container ban at city parks
San Marcos leadership are working on producing and implementing a single-use container ban at all city parks, including Rio Vista Park. (Zara Flores/Community Impact) The San Marcos City Council showed unanimous support Sept. 19 in moving forward with developing and implementing a single-use container ban at all city parks. In...
Find Inner Peace at Monday Night Yin Yoga in the Pyramid
Ladies and gentlemen, mark your calendars for a tranquil journey into the realm of serenity and self-discovery. The Monday Night Yin Yoga in the Pyramid is rolling out its mat on Mon, Sep 25, from 6pm to 7pm . The setting? The picturesque location of 1830 Camino Alto, San Marcos, United States .