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Storm recovery continues in San Marcos with free debris pickup
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warning on May 9, which caused significant damage to trees in San Marcos. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) The city of San Marcos is continuing its recovery efforts after a severe thunderstorm on May 9 caused large tree branches to...
Lockhart ISD approves raises for upcoming school year as other Texas school districts make cuts
LOCKHART, Texas — As schools in Texas work to solve budget deficits for the upcoming school year, one school district is pivoting in the other direction. Lockhart ISD unanimously approved raises on Monday, putting the district closer to its future goal. A raise of up to 4.6% will be...
Remember the San Marcos 10 while protesting
On Nov. 13, 1969, Floyd Martine, former Texas State dean of students, announced students actively protesting the Vietnam War and the My Lai massacre had three minutes to vacate the Fighting Stallions statue or they would be suspended. Only 10 students remained standing. Subsequently dubbed the “San Marcos 10,” the...
How Barbs B Q Pairs Mom’s Green Spaghett With Perfect Brisket
In the Texas Hill Country, barbecue is the stuff of legends. You have likely heard of Lockhart, the tiny town that is, officially, the state’s barbecue capital. And for decades, the scene was ruled by just a few smoke-stained joints — Smitty’s, Black’s, and Kreuz Market are among the most iconic — but now Barbs B Q, a restaurant helmed by 25-year-old pitmaster Chuck Charnichart, is shaking up the scene in the most delicious way possible.
San Marcos Devastated by Severe Storms, Resident and Church Suffer Extensive Damages
Central Texas was slammed by severe storms Thursday night, leaving San Marcos with considerable wreckage to wrangle. According to CBS Austin, the city was hit by high winds and hail, ripping through the infrastructure and causing power outages. CBS Austin reported extensive damage to the First Baptist Church, which saw holes in its exterior, while uprooted trees and broken fences were evident citywide.
Hail and high winds cause damage across the county
, , It was a typical hot and humid afternoon with clear skies at 7:35 p.m. Thursday when phones across town began buzzing with an emergency alert from the National Weather Service that stated “Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for this area until 8:30 p.m. for destructive baseball size hail. Take shelter in a sturdy building, away from windows. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.” Within ten minutes, the violent storm tore through the city. To add to the panic, a Tornado Warning was issued at 8:22 p.m., and residents across town – at least those willing to...
Central Texas woman sues Ascension following cyberattack
AUSTIN, Texas — A former Ascension Seton patient is now suing Ascension following a cyberattack earlier this month. The Hays County woman claims her information was compromised following the ransomware incident on May 8. According to the lawsuit, the woman was a patient at Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital in...
Texas State announces closures for presidential debate
The first of three presidential debates will take place at the University Events Center on Texas State’s San Marcos campus on Sept. 16, 2024. According to Texas State’s website, the university is closing specific roads and buildings leading up to debate day for security and transportation considerations. Road...
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