Texas State baseball ( 21-31 overall, 9-12 Sun Belt) suffered a 3-0 series sweep against the Georgia State University Panthers (15-35 overall, 10-11 Sun Belt) from May 14-15.
Texas State softball (38-12 overall, 17-6 Sun Belt) was eliminated from the Sun Belt Conference Championship as it lost 4-3 to the University of South Alabama Jaguars (30-18 overall, 13-9 Sun Belt).
Texas State softball (38-11 overall, 17-6 Sun Belt) fell 4-3 to the University of Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (43-10 overall, 21-3 Sun Belt) in the semi-finals of the Sun Belt Conference Championship.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19-related fatalities, a Buda man in his 50s and a San Marcos man in his 60s. There have been a total of 245 fatalities in the county.
As of May 13, Hays County has authorized fully vaccinated individuals to resume activities without the need for facial coverings or social distancing.
Texas State softball (37-10 overall, 17-6 Sun Belt) defeated the Georgia State University Panthers (16-29 overall, 3-18 Sun Belt) 2-0 in the second round of the Sun Belt Conference Championship.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports two new COVID-19-related fatalities, a Kyle woman in her 20s and a San Marcos woman in her 60s. There have been a total of 243 fatalities in the county.
Texas State's Bobcat Shuttle will operate on an adjusted schedule beginning May 13.
Note: The Hays County Local Health Department issued a correction on the number of hospitalizations in the county. The department's original report indicated 16 people were hospitalized, however there are 14. We have since updated the brief with the correct number of hospitalizations.
Texas State baseball (21-28 overall, 9-9 Sun Belt) won its May 7-9 series 2-1 against the University of South Alabama Jaguars (26-17 overall, 12-6 Sun Belt).
Texas State softball (36-10 overall, 17-6 Sun Belt) swept the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks (16-32 overall, 9-14 Sun Belt) 3-0 in its final series of the season from May 6-8.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 51 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 63 recoveries May 7, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 18,561, total active cases to 544 and recoveries to 17,777. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 870.
San Marcos City Council discussed Winter Storm Uri's effects on wastewater rates and debated possible revisions to the Criminal Justice Reform Committee's purpose statement at its meeting on May 4.
Approximately $3 million in federally-funded emergency assistance will be provided to students this summer with another $20 million to be distributed this fall through the university's Bobcat Cares grant.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 74 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and1 03 recoveries May 5, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 18,510, total active cases to 531 and recoveries to 17,739. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 865.
At its May 3 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court submitted a grant application for $1,085,325 to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, Improvement Grant Program for the Hays County Holistic Public Defense Office and Managed Assigned Counsel Program, generating the request for a Pub…
The San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (SMCISD) Board of Trustees collectively agreed to approve non-instructional professional contract renewals and superintendent performance evaluation at its May 3 school board agenda prep meeting.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 82 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 115 recoveries May 1-3, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 18,436, total active cases to 560 and recoveries to 17,636. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 839.
Former Texas State wide receiver/return specialist Jeremiah Haydel has signed to the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent.
State Rep. Erin Zwiener, who represents Hays and Blanco counties, presented a student identification voting bill to the House Elections Committee on April 29.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 118 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 115 recoveries April 30, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 18,354, total active cases to 594 and recoveries to 17,521. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 910.
In their April 28 meeting, Faculty Senate members discussed the possibility of Texas State requiring students to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination prior to returning for the fall 2021 semester.
Texas State Director of Athletics Larry Teis will step down from his post on Aug. 31, according to an April 29 statement from the university.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra created after-hour vaccination clinics that will administer Moderna vaccines. The clinics will start April 30 and last from 5 -10 p.m. at various locations and will allow no appointment walk-ups.
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The Hays County Local Health Department reports 37 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 48 recoveries April 28, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 18,236, total active cases to 591 and recoveries to 17,406. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 881.
After a six-game skid, Texas State baseball (17-24 overall, 7-8 Sun Belt) won its April 23-25 series 2-1 against the Arkansas State University Red Wolves (11-22 overall, 6-9 Sun Belt).
After losing six of its last eight games, Texas State softball (30-9 overall, 12-5 Sun Belt) bounced back with a sweep against the Georgia Southern University Eagles (11-25 overall, 3-14 Sun Belt) in its three-game series April 24-25.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 138 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 153 recoveries April 26, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 18,199, total active cases to 602 and recoveries to 17,358. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 865.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 82 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 89 recoveries April 23, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 18,061, total active cases to 617 and recoveries to 17,205. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 877.
Texas State Faculty Senate discussed faculty and staff morale along with the complexities of its Personnel Committee during its April 21 meeting.
San Marcos City Council authorized the Council Committee Rules and Procedures, a document that lays the foundation for policy and provides direction on how committees may function, at its April 20 meeting.
Texas State's administration provided details on the university’s plan for a return to normalcy this fall semester and addressed the benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations during an April 20 virtual Town Hall meeting.
Texas State’s COVID-19 dashboard added 13 new student cases and one new faculty/staff cases April 21.
San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (SMCISD) parents brought attention to the district superintendent's response to an alleged incident involving racist comments at Doris Miller Middle School during the district's April 19 school board meeting.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports one new COVID-19-related fatality, a San Marcos man in his 40s. There have been a total of 239 fatalities in the county.
Following the Edwards Aquifer Authority's implementation of Stage 2 drought restrictions on April 20, the City of San Marcos will also enter Stage 2 restrictions by noon on April 25. The city urges the community to conserve water resources.
Texas State’s COVID-19 dashboard added 10 new student cases and zero new faculty/staff cases April 20.
Texas State softball's (27-8 overall, 9-5 Sun Belt) struggles continued from April 17-18 with a 2-1 series loss to the No. 14 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns (34-7 overall, 16-2 Sun Belt).
Texas State baseball (15-22 overall, 5-7 Sun Belt) suffered its fifth series loss of the season, dropping games from April 16-18 to the University of Washington Huskies (15-16 overall, 3-9 Pac 12).
Texas State’s COVID-19 dashboard added 21 new student cases and zero new faculty/staff cases April 16-19.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 116 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 150 recoveries April 17-19, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 17,876, total active cases to 542 and recoveries to 17,096. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 day…
Open records recently obtained by The University Star revealed Texas State is on pace to spend nearly $8 million on electricity this academic year, a decrease in expenses from the previous two years despite expectations for an increase.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 115 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 63 recoveries April 16, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 17,760, total active cases to 576 and recoveries to 16,946. The county reports the total active cases in the past 21 days is 748.
Faculty Senate discussed needs and addressed concerns regarding online learning with the university administration at its April 14 meeting.
Texas State and Hays County will host a joint mass vaccination event from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 22 for all Hays County residents and Texas State community members over the ages of 16.
Texas State’s COVID-19 dashboard added 21 new student cases and zero new faculty/staff cases April 15.
Texas State volleyball (31-8 overall, 15-1 Sun Belt) defeated the Utah Valley University Wolverines (14-6 overall, 12-4 WAC) 3-1 (25-21, 25-16, 20-25, 25-22) in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
After suffering its first series sweep of the season, Texas State softball (26-6 overall, 8-3 Sun Belt) defeated the Baylor University Bears (21-9 overall, 3-0 Big 12) 7-5 on April 14.
Texas State’s COVID-19 dashboard added 38 new student cases and one new faculty/staff cases April 12-14.
The Hays County Local Health Department reports 48 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 80 recoveries through April 13-14, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 17,648, total active cases to 524 and recoveries to 16,883. The county reports the total active cases in the past …
