Sgt. Ryan Hartman of the San Marcos Police Department, who killed a woman in an off-duty car collision and used a stun gun on a complaint man, was indefinitely terminated from the department, according to city officials.
In an effort to provide clarity of the community's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, San Marcos leaders and residents hosted a Facebook Live Q&A where residents submitted COVID-19 related questions.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Jan. 18, a Buda man in his 20s. There have been a total of 427 fatalities in the county.
San Marcos' Dunbar Heritage Association has organized a variety of community-wide events to commemorate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. From music and dance performances to the 20th Anniversary MLK March and Celebration, here are several ways to remember the civil rights leader…
Note: Due to technical difficulties, the Hays County Local Health Department was not able to provide a complete update.
The City of San Marcos will distribute free COVID-19 take home tests on Monday, Jan. 17 at San Marcos High School between 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., or until supplies last.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports four new COVID-19-related fatalities Jan 12, 2021: a San Marcos woman in her 80s, a Buda man in his 50s, a Buda man in his 70s and a Kyle woman in her 90s. There have been a total of 420 fatalities in the county.
Note: Due to technical difficulties, the Hays County Local Health Department could only provide a partial update on Jan. 10. A complete update will be reported on Jan. 11.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Jan. 7, a San Marcos woman in her 70s. There have been a total of 418 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a proclamation declaring Jan. 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day and recognized upcoming celebrations by the Dunbar Heritage Association at its Jan. 4 meeting.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Jan. 5, a Buda man in his 80s. There have been a total of 417 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Dec. 31, a northern Hays County man in his 70s. There have been a total of 414 fatalities in the county.
The San Marcos Police Department is unique among most Texas police departments in its employment of a mental health unit dedicated to carrying out mental health investigations. However, the unit is small, consisting of just three officers, and officials say it needs backup.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19-related fatalities between Dec. 22-28, a Buda man in his 50s and a San Marcos woman in her 70s. There have been a total of 413 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrested Red Room Social Lounge employee Milton Heyliger for manslaughter on Wednesday.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality between Dec. 14-20, a San Marcos woman in her 70s. There have been a total of 411 fatalities in the county.
After thousands of community members were left without water or power earlier this year due to Winter Storm Uri, the Hays County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is urging residents to prepare for any potential weather events this winter season.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19-related fatalities between Nov. 29-Dec. 6, a San Marcos woman in her 80s and a Driftwood man in his 60s. There have been a total of 408 fatalities in the county.
At its Nov. 16 meeting, City Council voted 5-1 to postpone a resolution created to affirm that the city of San Marcos is a welcoming community that does not tolerate hate or extremism.
For Jay Adams, a home has been several things.
Trigger warning: This article features discussion of anti-Semitic acts.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19-related fatalities between Nov. 8-15. There have been a total of 403 fatalities in the county.
At its Nov. 9 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court adopted a new redistricting map for the justice of the peace and commissioners’ precincts within Hays County. The new redistricting was met with both support and concern from citizens speaking to the court but was later approved afte…
According to complete Hays County election results, Mark Gleason and Jude Prather have been elected for San Marcos City Council positions.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19-related fatalities between Nov. 1-8. There have been a total of 401 fatalities in the county.
At its Nov. 2 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from the Redistricting Advisory Commission regarding proposals for redistricting the commissioners' precincts.
The sights of smiling faces and the sound of cheers filled the streets of San Marcos as community members waved American flags and watched the annual San Marcos Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 6.
The Texas Senate passed House Bill 25, which restricts children's ability to participate in interscholastic athletic competitions unless they compete with children of the same biological sex. The passing of the bill has sparked a commotion of worry among the LGBTQ community and its allies fo…
The General Election (constitutional amendment and local jurisdictions) is on Nov. 2. The University Star has compiled a guide for everything you'll need to know before heading to the polls on Election Day in Hays County.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports six new COVID-19-related fatalities Nov.1. There have been a total of 399 fatalities in the county.
Note: The Hays County Local Health Department will only send COVID-19 reports on Mondays but will update the online dashboard Monday-Friday.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Oct. 22, a man from San Marcos in his 70s. There have been a total of 389 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Oct. 19, a Buda man in his 30s. There have been a total of 388 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Oct. 20, a Wimberley man in his 50s. There have been a total of 387 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 29 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 30 recoveries Oct. 19, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 29,319, total active cases to 581 and recoveries to 28,352. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 955.
With neighboring towns prohibiting the use of disposable containers on waterways within their city limits, eyes turn to San Marcos questioning if it will follow suit by administering its own container restrictions.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Oct. 18, a San Marcos man in his 40s.There have been a total of 386 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Oct. 15, a man in his 30s from Buda. There have been a total of 385 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 26 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 122 recoveries Oct. 14, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 29,186, total active cases to 661 and recoveries to 28,141. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 1,162.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19-related fatalities Oct. 13, a San Marcos woman in her 60s and a San Marcos woman in her 50s. There have been a total of 384 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports three new COVID-19-related fatalities Oct. 12, a Kyle man in his 50s, a Kyle woman in her 80s and a Wimberley woman in her 40s. There have been a total of 382 fatalities in the county.
Texas State’s Student Government is organizing a food drive for the Hays County Food Bank (HCFB) in preparation for the increase in food insecurity during this time of year.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports three new COVID-19-related fatalities Oct.8, a Kyle woman in her 60s, a Kyle man in his 60s, and a San Marcos woman in her 80s. There have been a total of 379 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Oct. 7, a Kyle woman in her 80s.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19-related fatalities Oct. 6, an Buda man in his 70s and a Wimberley man in his 70s.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality Oct. 5, an Austin man in his 60s.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports five new COVID-19-related fatalities Oct. 4,a Kyle woman in her 20s, a San Marcos man in his 60s, a San Marcos man in his 50s, a San Marcos woman in her 70s, and a Wimberley man in his 70s. There have been a total of 372 fatalities in the county.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 49 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 80 recoveries Oct.1, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 28,600, total active cases to 1,068 and recoveries to 27,165. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 1,996.
Note: Today's update includes unreported data from yesterday as the HCLHD did not receive data from Curative in time for yesterday's update.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports seven new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 152 recoveries Sept. 9, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 28,442, total active cases to 1,129 and recoveries to 26,947. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 day…
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19-related fatalities Sept. 28, a Kyle woman in her 60s and a Wimberley man in his 60s.
