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Texas State University will delay opening Thursday as winter weather remained in the area. The university said both its San Marcos and Round Rock campuses would be opening at noon on Thursday.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News, News - Mobile, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

San Marcos Consolidated ISD announced its campuses and offices will close on Wednesday, Feb. 1 amid ongoing winter weather. SMCISD closed Tuesday as freezing weather was in the forecast.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Breaking News, News, News - Mobile, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

City of San Marcos road crews worked throughout Monday to treat the roads across the city ahead of potential icy conditions overnight into Tuesday.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Two people were injured in a shooting at a San Marcos apartment early Sunday morning.The San Marcos Police Department responded to a shots fired call at The Retreat, 512 Craddock Ave., at approximatel[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Hays County, beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday. The winter storm warning is set to expire at noon on Wednesday.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Breaking News, News, News - Mobile, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Two people were shot at an apartment complex not far from Texas State University in San Marcos, according to police.

“Welcome to San Marcos,” Rattler baseball coach Bryan Webb would blurt out in the dugout during my first year on the San Marcos High School sports beat.It was often in a sarcastic tone used after the [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Opinions San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Taxes can be confusing.That’s why the Better Business Bureau, along with the Greater San Marcos Partnership and City of San Marcos, have teamed up to host a Lunch & Learn dedicated to the subject of S[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The Jan. 27 episode of the Austin Breakdown podcast discusses the possibility that two Central Texas cities will form a metroplex.

Gas prices in the San Marcos/Austin area rose 15 cents over the last week, according to AAA Texas.Drivers in the San Marcos/Austin area are paying an average of $3.15 per gallon of regular unleaded fu[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Dr. Gene Milligan is a BISM: Born in San Marcos in 1952, he graduated from San Marcos High School, attended pre-med for dentistry at what was then Southwest Texas State, and after graduating from dental school in San Antonio, he came right back home.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Tuesday morning began with rain showers across San Marcos. Approximately 0.5-1 inch of rain fell throughout the morning, according the National Weather Service.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

‘The Art of Roberto Rios’ on display in various galleries[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Features San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

San Marcos is still searching for its first district win of the season as the Lady Rattlers fell to the Converse Judson Rockets in a 54-22 loss.Head coach Jermaine Ervin’s team was dealing with some k[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

San Marcos officially made it through a full year without a homicide.The City of San Marcos has not been without a homicide since 2014, according to San Marcos Chief of Police Stan Standridge.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

A historical marker recognizing the site of the first town in San Marcos will be unveiled during a ceremony on Saturday, Jan.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The Governor of Rotary International District 5840, Dwayne F. Hopkins, will address the Rotary Club of San Marcos on Wednesday, Jan.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

It’s been a tough start for the San Marcos girls basketball team as they look to nab their first district win of the season.Despite their record, it is all good thoughts for head coach Jermaine Ervin’[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

With San Marcos cracking the Top 10 in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches rankings, the No.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The San Marcos Police Department’s Chief’s Advisory Panel will hold its first meeting in 2023 on Wednesday.During the meeting, new Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins will be introduc[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Hundreds marched the streets of San Marcos during the Dunbar Heritage Association’s annual Martin Luther King Jr.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Downtown businesses and volunteers can now be nominated for the 8th Annual Love Downtown Award ceremony.The San Marcos Main Street Program will honor businesses and volunteers for their excellence and[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Ron Epperson, a consultant and entrepreneur in clean technology, will share a nonpartisan overview of the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as it relates to energy transition at the Rota[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

As the area between the two big cities develops and with continued expansions to I-35, the Central Texas region is on its way to becoming a large metropolitan area.

The Historic Preservation Commission has turned down an applicant’s request for approval to build a 1,000-square-foot unit on a historic home site in San Marcos.HPC Chair Ryan Patrick Perkins made an [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

After gas prices in the San Marcos area rose nearly 30 cent increase over two weeks, fuel costs declined slightly over the past week.Drivers in the San Marcos/Austin area saw a $0.28 rise in the avera[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

A 14-year old Hays CISD student died in San Marcos during the district’s winter break.In a letter to Hays CISD families, Superintendent Eric Wright said one student died during the break, which the di[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos announced it has added a new, non-invasive imaging test for patients that can help physicians diagnose Parkinson’s disease and Dementia.CHRISTUS now offers th[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

On Saturday afternoon, No.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The City of San Marcos will host its final open house for its Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Area Plan.The open house, which will take place at the Price Center — 222 W. San Antonio St.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

San Marcos couldn’t quite complete the comeback as it fell to the New Braunfels Unicorns in a 46-41 loss.Though head basketball coach Jermaine Ervin felt like his team played hard, it was the simple m[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

In the wake of Stonewall’s closing on New Year’s Day, people online and in San Marcos have rallied around the LGBTQ community to offer moral and financial support.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Mayor Jane Hughson issued the first two proclamations of 2023 on Tuesday. Hughson proclaimed Jan. 5 as Rafaela Cruz Day.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

A familiar restaurant name in San Marcos has reappeared.Maroni’s Pizza Kitchen, which was once located on the Downtown Square, has reopened shop at Tanger Outlets.One bite into a Maroni’s pizza and it[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Features San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The San Marcos City Council received the certified petition to repeal the meet and confer agreement between the City of San Marcos and San Marcos Police Officers’ Association during Tuesday’s regular [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The San Marcos girls basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak Tuesday as the Lady Rattlers held off the Lytle Lady Pirates in a 54-41 win.It was an important win for head coach Jermaine Ervi[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos welcomed the first baby born at its hospital this year at 10:55 a.m.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

If there was any question of whether or not Kaden Gumbs would show any signs of court rust last week quickly went away late in the second quarter in San Marcos’ game against Katy Taylor.Stealing the b[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

It was an eventful year in San Marcos as many teams within the city limits saw successful seasons.As a new year arrives, take a look back at 2022 with the San Marcos Daily Record’s End of Year Sports [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Joshua Leon Wright was shot and killed after attempting to escape police custody at a Kyle hospital on Dec. 12. His family is calling on the Hays County Sheriff's Office to release the video.

Members, volunteers, donors, friends and staff of the Price Center gathered on the evening of Dec. 12 to celebrate 20 years of serving the greater San Marcos community. The anniversary marked the exact day in 2002 when the city of San Marcos granted the Greater San Marcos Area Seniors Association (GSMASA), the operators of the Price Center, a Certificate of Occupancy to begin

It’s always been about service.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The LBJ Museum of San Marcos will host its 2023 Benefit Gala at the Grand Ballroom inside Texas State University’s LBJ Student Center.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The City of San Marcos invites San Marcans to go green for the New Year by recycling their Christmas trees this holiday season.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Editor’s note: This story is the final installment of a four-part series looking back at the year that was — 2022.In the final edition of 2022, the San Marcos Daily Record takes a look back at top sto[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Drivers in the San Marcos area saw a rise in gas prices over the past week, according to AAA Texas.The average price per gallon of regular unleaded fuel was $2.72 in the San Marcos/Austin area on Thur[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The San Marcos Holiday Classic tipped off Wednesday morning from ‘The Snake Pit’ as No.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Editor’s note: This story is the third installment of a four-part series looking back at the year that was — 2022.As a new year draws closer, the San Marcos Daily Record takes a look back at top stori[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Kids can leap, hop, and soar into the New Year with San Marcos’ second annual Day One Kid’s Run.Day One Kid’s Run, hosted by San Marcos Parks and Recreation, kicks off on Jan.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Editor’s note: This story is the first installment of a four-part series looking back at the year that was — 2022.As a new year draws near, the San Marcos Daily Record takes a look back at top stories[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The City of San Marcos is looking to fill vacancies on city boards and commissions with community volunteers.Qualifications, duties and the length of service vary.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

A former San Marcos police officer was shot and killed overnight after he allegedly pulled a gun on police, according to city officials.

Some local leaders say they worry the changes violate state law, while residents who supported decriminalizing marijuana say the pushback disrespects democracy.

The up-armored Humvee, which includes a gun turret, was taken from the vehicle depot at 2850 Leah Avenue sometime between the evening of November 22 and the morning of November 28 after a suspect or suspects entered a fenced-in area.

Texas State Athletic Director Don Coryell announced on Sunday that the Bobcats are moving on from head coach Jake Spavital after four seasons.

A Child Protective Services case worker was forced to resign this summer, days after police in San Marcos found a juvenile runaway at her home.

Voters in Denton, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin and Harker Heights overwhelmingly supported the local ballot propositions to decriminalize low-level possession. These moves followed Austin voters’ similar decision in May.

Greg Casar vs Dan McQueen; results beginning at 7 p.m.

An officer with the San Marcos Police Department was arrested after he resigned days after he was accused of family violence.

A new list that ranks the best public elementary schools in the San Antonio area has been released for 2023.

Lightning delays and overtime thrillers flooded Week 3's high school football slate, as Brennan took control of District 29-6A with a rout of Harlan, Jourdanton outlasted Pleasanton in a five-overtime classic, and Churchill edged Madison in double overtime in a game that ended well past midnight.

Pills that can kill -- two suspected distributors have been arrested in charged in San Marcos. Hays County authorities now warn communities in the area to be vigilant of counterfeit Percocet pills.

San Marcos police arrested a 20-year-old man accused of supplying fentanyl pills in the community after finding hundreds of them during a search of a residence.

All northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 35 between McCarty Lane and Wonder World Drive in San Marcos are closed Friday after an 18-wheeler pulled down a telecommunication line, city officials said.

The mass majority of teachers in Texas say they are on the verge of quitting, according to a recent survey conducted by the Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA).

A deadly fire in San Marcos four years ago is still unsolved. A filmmaker and the brother of one of the five victims killed is hoping his documentary will raise awareness and tips that will lead to an arrest.

Protestors from San Antonio, Austin and San Marcos gathered outside San Marcos City Hall on Tuesday to voice their concerns over the development of a new film production studio.

Hill Country Studios would be one of the largest film studios in the country.

The ALERRT Center assistant director said a lack of training, leadership and equipment were factors in the delayed law enforcement response at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.

Delicious BBQ, summer camp ideas + wine & pizza pairings!

Paddle SMTX is a family-owned company that offers paddle tours of the San Marcos River — but it’s the glow tours that are drawing attention on social media.

The Great Springs Project has released a plan for its proposed 100-mile hiking trail that will connect Austin and San Antonio.

Texas Parks and Wildlife officials posted a video to Facebook on Thursday showing divers removing suckermouth armored catfish from the river.

List details top 12 most popular glamping destinations in Texas.

San Marcos police have arrested a Canyon Lake man involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Saturday.

A 28-year-old Hondo man was arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in San Marcos.

Smithson Valley sweeps both the boys and girls team titles at the District 25-6A Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday afternoon at Bill Walker Pool.

A 58-year-old San Marcos man who was on the Hays County Crime Stoppers Most Wanted list has been arrested.

Two San Marcos police officers will not be facing charges in a shooting that resulted in the death of a 31-year-old man last April after a grand jury cleared them in the case, according to the Hays County District Attorney Wes Mau.

A total of 406 invasive suckermouth armored catfish were removed from the San Marcos River in recent weeks.

San Marcos police have released surveillance photos of a box truck involved in a fatal crash on Jan. 3 that resulted in the death of a Houston woman.

Thirteen people were arrested this week on charges of distributing fentanyl in the Austin area.

Two San Antonio women have been arrested on several charges in connection with a robbery in San Marcos.

A bouncer at a San Marcos bar has been arrested in connection with an assault that resulted in a man’s death over the weekend, authorities said.

Police are searching for a San Marcos bouncer who is wanted for manslaughter following an altercation outside a local bar.

The Randy Rogers Band will take the stage next week at Cowboys Dancehall.

San Marcos police say two suspects were arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old man late last month.

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Mitchell, James and Karen about the status of the power grid and the pandemic heading into winter.

San Marcos police are investigating a homicide at an apartment complex near Texas State University Sunday afternoon, according to San Marcos police.

Next year’s primary elections start a year after a winter storm knocked out power across Texas — and the government response to that disaster could be on voters’ minds.

The second round of the high school football playoffs features battles between San Antonio and Austin-area schools, including a heavyweight matchup between undefeated Steele and Austin Vandegrift.

A Texas State student accused of lighting an Austin synagogue on fire is facing new criminal charges.

Officials said an 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged with arson for a fire at an Austin synagogue.

A recent clarification on the legality of Delta-8 by the Texas Department of State Health Services has local business owners concerned.

An updated federal lawsuit alleges that police officials in San Marcos, Texas, refused to provide an escort for a Joe Biden campaign bus when it was surrounded by supporters of then-President Donald Trump on an interstate in October 2020.

A Central Texas man has been charged with murder in the driveway shooting of a motorist who had pulled into his driveway.

The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter attempted this week to move out as many dogs as possible due to upcoming renovations that would limit kennel space.

Some lucky pups are getting a second chance at finding a forever home after they were facing euthanasia due to shelter overcrowding.