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KSAT 12 6 O'Clock News

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Kiwanis Club presents scholarships, donates to San Marcos Public Library

The Kiwanis Club of San Marcos presented scholarships to five San Marcos High School seniors and made a donation to the San Marcos Public Library during its May 19 meeting.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Kaden Gumbs commits to hometown Texas State

Kaden Gumbs found San Marcos in a whirlwind.Gumbs’ family was one of the thousands that were displaced from their home in New Orleans because of Hurricane Katrina in Aug. 2005.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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TXST named among top institutions for social impact

Texas State University was named among the top educations for social impact on the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for 2022.Texas State, which was listed for the fourth consecutive y[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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TXST preparing for spring commencement

Texas State University is preparing for more than 4,400 candidates for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to cross the stage during next week’s commencement ceremonies.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Teen dies following major crash in San Marcos

A 16-year-old has died following a major crash that occurred near Texas State University on Friday, a City of San Marcos spokesperson confirmed.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Breaking News, News, News - Mobile, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Homeless needs assessment update on council docket

The San Marcos City Council will receive a presentation regarding a final report on the Comprehensive Homeless Needs Assessment conducted by Texas State University, Institute for Government Innovation[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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2 involved in major collision transported to hospital with severe injuries

A major collision shutdown Aquarena Springs Drive near Texas State’s University Events Center.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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DEVELOPING: Major collision shuts down Aquarena Springs Drive, 2 transported to Seton Hays

A major collision shutdown Aquarena Springs Drive near Texas State’s University Events Center.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Breaking News, News, News - Mobile, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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The pandemic showed some Texas universities that they didn’t need the SAT. They might never go back.

Many Texas public universities have committed to accepting students who do not submit SAT or ACT standardized test scores, signaling that test-optional policies could be here to stay.

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A TENURE WELL SERVED: Dr. Denise Trauth honored for time as TXST President

It was a retirement reception complete with friends, family and faculty gathered to celebrate Texas State University President Dr.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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'UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS:' Meadows Center now offers guided snorkel, kayak tours

San Marcans and visitors will now be able to take part in guided snorkel and kayak tours at Spring Lake, the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University recently announced.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas State investigating reported anti-Muslim hate crime on campus

The incident happened on March 31.

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TXST names VP for Institutional Inclusive Excellence

Texas State University announced that Mary Jane “Gigi” Secuban has been named the inaugural vice president for Institutional Inclusive Excellence (VPIIE).[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Congress awards Texas State University over $21 million in federal funding

Congress recently awarded Texas State University more than $21 million.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas State University selects Arkansas State University chancellor to become next president

Once confirmed, Kelly R. Damphousse will replace Denise Trauth to serve as the university’s 10th president.

Arkansas State University chancellor sole finalist for Texas State University president

The chancellor of Arkansas State University has announced his resignation effective June 30.

Sole finalist named in Texas State University President search

A sole finalist has been named in Texas State University’s search for a new president. Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall selected Kelly R.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Breaking News, News, News - Mobile, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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TAMACC partners with TXST, Shots Across Texas to examine vaccine hesitancy among Hispanics

The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce has partnered with Texas State University and Shots Across Texas to examine COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Hispanics, TAMACC recently a[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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LBJ Museum of San Marcos to host annual Ted Breihan Open

The LBJ Museum of San Marcos will be hosting its annual Golf Tournament, the Ted Breihan Open, on Wednesday, May 11, at the Plum Creek Golf Course in Kyle, Texas.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Sports San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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TXST’s McCoy College of Business to create new Student Success Center

The McCoy College of Business will soon have a new Student Success Center, Texas State University recently announced.The new Student Success Center aims to advance the preparation of business students[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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New team aiding Caldwell County deputies in search for Texas State University student

A new search is underway for Texas State University student Jason Landry after he disappeared in December of 2020.

Federal grand jury indicts San Marcos teen in Austin synagogue fire

A San Marcos teen was indicted on three federal charges by a grand jury in connection with an Austin synagogue fire.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Breaking News, News, News - Mobile, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas State named top producer of high-earning female graduates under 40

Texas State University was recently named among one of the top universities in the U.S. for producing the most high-earning female graduates.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Meadows Center granted $1.7 million for Clean Coast Texas Collaborative

The Texas General Land Office’s Coastal Management Program recently granted the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University $1.7 million to continue implementation of the Clean Coast Texas Collaborative through 2024.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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8 Texas teams make March Madness in latest bracketology

The highest ranked team is Baylor University, while one Texas school is projected to be...

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Sheila, Alexandra Hargett create magical costumes for Krewe of Okeanos

The Krewe of Okeanos’ Twelfth Night Ball transformed the Enchanted Ranch special event center into the “Court of the Enchanted Garden” on the evening of Jan. 8.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas State’s OWLS to host informational session at library

Texas State University’s Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies (OWLS) will host an informational session at the San Marcos Public Library on Friday, Feb. 18, from 9:30 a.m.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas State fired official after Tribune asked about his use of bone marrow registry funds

Texas State fired official after Tribune asked about his use of bone marrow registry funds

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Texas State to develop new data science credential program

Texas State University will develop and offer a new data science credential program in partnership with Sam Houston State University.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas State fired official after the Tribune asked about his use of bone marrow registry funds

Texas State University terminated Ronnie Lozano in mid-December, a month and a half after The Texas Tribune raised questions about how he was using bone marrow registry program donations.

TXST to host monthly innovation series

Texas State University will kick off the Texas State Innovation Series this week at The Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Park with Paul O’Brien, CEO of MediaTech Ventures and facilita[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas State investigates questionable spending by bone marrow registry leader

A Texas State bone marrow registry program became a national model. Now, its leader is the subject of a university investigation.

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SMCISD, TXST close Thursday, Friday due to inclement weather, road conditions

Schools in San Marcos have closed Thursday and Friday due to expected inclement weather and poor driving conditions, including Texas State University, San Marcos Consolidated ISD, San Marcos Academy a[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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A Texas State bone marrow registry program became a national model. Now, its leader is under investigation for diverting money to support an affair.

The university has declined to say much about the questionable spending, documented in records provided to The Texas Tribune. The Texas State University System is investigating the matter.

Efforts to decriminalize marijuana in San Marcos underway

San Marcans could see a measure on the November ballot aiming to change marijuana enforcement in the city.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas Education Agency surprises 17 TXST student teachers with $20,000 stipends

Texas State University students participating in the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) approved teacher residency program at Lockhart ISD were surprised with $20,000 annual stipends awarded during a special event on Jan. 18 at Clear Fork Elementary.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas college students confront anxiety, apathy as another pandemic semester begins

As Texas universities and colleges begin a fifth semester during the COVID-19 pandemic, many students say they are struggling with uncertainty and an indifference toward school and the future.

Amazon selects Texas State as an education partner

Texas State University announced Friday that it has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to bachelor's degrees.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News, News - Mobile San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Amazon selects Texas State as an education partner

Texas State University announced Friday that it has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to bachelor's degrees.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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UNIQUE EXPERIENCE: Law enforcement agencies take part in hostage negotiation competition at TXST

Members of the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and San Marcos Police Department sat at a table inside Hines Academic Center at Texas State University, preparing for their next part of a hostage negotiati[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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TXST makes $6.5 million available for students through Bobcat Cares

More than $6.5 million will be available to help currently enrolled Texas State University students and eligible students lessen financial insecurity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic through Bobcat Car[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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USDA grants TXST $36K to support underrepresented students for food, agriculture, natural resources careers

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Texas State University to hold classes virtually for two weeks amid COVID-19 surge

Texas State University President Denise Trauth announced Monday that all classes will be held virtually for the first two weeks of the spring 2022 semester due to a COVID-19 surge.

TXST to begin spring semester virtually amid COVID-19 spread

Texas State University will begin its spring semester virtually as COVID-19 cases increase across the state spurred by the omicron variant.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Breaking News, News, News - Mobile, News Alert San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas State University temporarily switches to online learning for start of spring semester

Texas State University to start its spring semester online.

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Texas colleges go remote, encourage jabs to begin spring semester

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Texas colleges go remote, encourage jabs to begin spring semester

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TXST requires negative COVID tests for students living on campus

Texas State University students living in on-campus housing and the Bobcat Village Apartments will be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test prior to moving in. Students, faculty and staff received an email from university president, Dr. Denise Trauth, requesting the campus community to take a COVID-19 test before returning from the holiday break.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays

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A LOOK BACK AT 2021: Historic TXST fundraising campaign, elections, Sights & Sounds highlight final months of 2021

Editor’s note: This story is the final installment of a four-part series looking back at the year that was — 2021.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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The Taproom, The Porch introduce weekly music programming

The Taproom & The Porch, two long-standing San Marcos and Texas State University institutions, came under new ownership.The eatery and bar, located at 129 E Hopkins St., Suites 120 & 110, was purchase[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Features San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Dripping Springs native writes new book about his fight against ISIS

Dripping Springs native Warren Stoddard fought ISIS in Syria.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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TSTC hosts ALERRT training for area law enforcement

Members of the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center of Texas State University recently conducted a weeklong active assailant incident level-one train-the-trainer course at the Texas State Technical College Harlingen campus.

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TXST professor, medical expert discusses Omicron variant, vaccines

Dr. Rodney Rohde believes those who’ve been fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 will be mostly protected from the Omicron COVID-19 variant. But Rohde, a professor and chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at Texas State University, said data regarding Omicron is ongoing and rapidly changing.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San

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SPLASHING CELEBRATION

Pictured, Texas State University graduates celebrate following one of Friday's commencement ceremonies by taking part in the traditional splash into the San Marcos River. More than 2,900 students were candidates for undergraduate and graduate degrees this fall. The university hosted six ceremonies separated between Friday and Saturday. Daily Record photos by Gerald

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Texas State hosts fall commencement

Above, Texas State University graduates celebrate following one of Friday's commencement ceremonies by taking part in the traditional splash into the San Marcos River. More than 2,900 students were candidates for undergraduate and graduate degrees this fall. The university hosted six ceremonies separated between Friday and Saturday. For more photos, see page 3A. Daily Record

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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: Greater San Marcos Partnership hosts discussion on region’s economic forecast

Greater San Marcos Partnership President Jason Giulietti told a crowd gathered for the 2021 Texas Innovation Corridor Economic Outlook that the Hays and Caldwell County region is seeing success at a l[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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WITTLIFF CELEBRATION

AUSTIN — John Steinbeck once wrote, “Texas is a state of mind.” Throw in elements of the great southwest as expressed through writers, photographers, filmmakers and singer/ songwriters and look no further than The Wittliff Collections on the San Marcos Campus of Texas State University and experience the region’s spirit and culture.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San

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San Marcos police investigating homicide at apartment complex near Texas State University

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

Texas State University acquires residence for next university president

Texas State University recently purchased a residence in San Marcos’ Spring Lake Hills neighborhood to serve as the home of the next university president.The residence was acquired at the direction of[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas State student arrested as a suspect in Austin synagogue arson fire

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

Texas Senate approves $3 billion college campus construction bill

Lawmakers haven’t passed a tuition revenue bond bill since 2015.

Death 101: A look inside Texas State University’s body farm and forensic anthropology center

From identifying bodies of immigrants found along the border to research on human decomposition, this program is teaching students and investigators how to solve crimes.

Texas State University president to retire at end of school year after 20 years

President Denise Trauth oversaw years of growth at Texas State as it became a Hispanic Serving Institution, a Texas Emerging Research University and underwent the most construction projects since the university's founding.

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UT-Arlington becomes latest emerging research university to reach “Texas Tier One” status

UT-Arlington is the fourth public university in the state to earn this distinction, out of eight schools aiming for the title, which allows the school to tap into an additional $6.2 million in funding.

Track and field champion at Texas State University killed in car accident

A champion sprinter on the track and field team at Texas State University died Tuesday morning following a car crash, according to the school.

Gov. Greg. Abbott says no public schools or government entities will be allowed to require masks

The governor issued an executive order Tuesday banning government entities in Texas — like cities and counties — from requiring masks to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Texas universities urge passage of funding bill for campus construction to train more medical students after pandemic

Rep. Jim Murphy said lawmakers selected projects that would address the state’s nursing and medical professional shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic reiterated additional need for skilled workers.

Texas Republican Briscoe Cain blindsides fellow lawmakers in push for House version of new voting restrictions

Voters cast their ballots at the Performing Arts Center at Texas State University in San Marcos. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

Here are the spring 2021 graduation ceremony plans for San Antonio-area universities, colleges

The University of Texas at San Antonio recently announced that it will hold in-person commencement ceremonies for graduates, but guests will not be allowed. Read more on the details for graduation ceremonies at each San Antonio-area university below. AdKSAT has reached out to the Alamo Colleges, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Trinity University and the University of the Incarnate Word for more details on their graduation ceremonies. San Antonio College will have its commencement in person at 11 a.m. on May 8 at the San Antonio College campus. University of the Incarnate WordGraduates will be honored with in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies on May 7-8 at Benson Stadium.

Rescue organization to resume search for Texas State student last seen near Luling

LULING, Texas – A nonprofit organization dedicated to finding missing people will restart its search for a Texas State student who has not been seen since December. Starting Friday, Texas Search and Rescue — known as TEXSAR — will commence on a large search for Jason David Landry, 21. Landry was involved in a car crash near Luling that happened around midnight on Dec. 14, according to the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. TEXSAR officials said more than 100 members will be involved in this search, including a search and rescue K9 team and a mounted search patrol. Related:Law enforcement searching for Texas State student who disappeared after crash near LulingSearch continues for missing Texas State student who crashed car while returning home from school

Dwindling food, flooded halls, unflushable toilets: Texas’ university dorms descend into chaos during winter storm

“I feel like I’m in hell, like I’m in prison,” said Texas State University freshman Nicholas Ware, who spent three days without heat and power until Wednesday evening. Anh Adams, another freshman at Texas State, was forced to evacuate her dorm Monday morning after a pipe burst on the floor above her. Texas State officials did not return a request for comment. At Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, students have been without water, which has limited their access to toilets. “People have just assumed that that's not something they need to worry about right now.”AdDisclosure: Facebook, Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University and University of North Texas have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.

New developments arise in case of missing Texas State University student

New developments are arising in the mysterious disappearance of Texas State University student Jason Landry. The 21-year-old disappeared in December as he drove home to the Houston area to visit his family ahead of the holidays. Data shows at 11:24 p.m., Jason entered the city of Luling, off of Highway 80, and stopped using the Waze App and began using Snapchat. At 12:31 a.m., Landry’s vehicle was found after it was damaged. RELATED: Search continues for missing Texas State student who crashed car while returning home from school

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Republican Texas lawmakers reviving push to end in-state tuition for undocumented college students

Two state lawmakers want to prevent undocumented college students from being able to pay in-state tuition rates. Two freshman Republican state representatives want to stop undocumented immigrants from being able to pay in-state tuition at Texas’ public universities, they announced Friday. In 2001, Texas became the first state to allow undocumented students to qualify for in-state tuition. In his statement, Cason called in-state tuition rates for undocumented students “handouts” from the Legislature that frustrate Texans whose property taxes are rising. AdThis is not the first time Texas GOP lawmakers have sought to repeal the 2001 law that allows undocumented students to qualify for in-state tuition.

‘It was a mistake,’: Texas State University says after Rep. Doggett’s video omitted from program

(Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State University officials say they made a mistake and that event organizers acted “without following university policy,” when they did not allow a video from U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett to be played in a university-sponsored program. Below is a draft of the program schedule, provided to KSAT by Doggett’s office:Draft schedule of Texas State event. At the end of the video, he urges students at Texas State to engage with him with what they think of the future. The request for the Congressman’s video and the decision to not include the video in the inauguration program was made deep in the university organization without following university policy. He frequently speaks at our new student convocation, welcoming freshmen to Texas State and encouraging them to be involved in the civic process.

Rescue organization suspends search for Texas State student who disappeared near Luling

LULING, Texas – Texas EquuSearch, a volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to searching for missing people, has suspended its search for a Texas State student who disappeared near Luling. Law enforcement officers found the crashed vehicle near Salt Flat Road north of Interstate 10, but do not know how the incident occurred. On Dec. 14, officials had a helicopter crew search the area for Landry or any other possible victims and conducted a search on the ground. The search organization said that they believe that the area where Landry disappeared has been “searched thoroughly.” Frank Black, spokesperson for the organization, said they will wait until law enforcement officials obtain “credible and sufficient information” for their teams to search. As a result, Texas EquuSearch is suspending our search operations for Jason until law enforcement investigators obtain credible and sufficient information that would lead our team into a more specific area to search.”Related:Law enforcement searching for Texas State student who disappeared after crash near LulingSearch continues for missing Texas State student who crashed car while returning home from school

Search continues for missing Texas State student who crashed car while returning home from school

CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas – Authorities are still searching for a 21-year-old Texas State University student has not been seen since a car crash earlier this week. Landry was reported missing Monday morning after Caldwell County officials said he crashed his vehicle on Salt Flat Road, near Luling. County officials told the Statesman his car went off the road and spun out, though it’s unclear what caused the crash. Landry is described as being 6 feet, 1 inch tall with brown hair and brown eyes, according to the Caldwell County Office of Emergency Management. Anyone with information on Landry’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Caldwell County sheriff’s office at 512-398-6777.

Law enforcement searching for Texas State student who disappeared after crash near Luling

LULING, Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is continuing their search for a Texas State student who disappeared following a car crash near Luling, Texas. According to a department spokesperson, the crash happened at around midnight Monday morning. Law enforcement officers found a crashed vehicle near Salt Flat Road north of Interstate 10, but do not know how the incident occurred. Officials are still trying to locate the victim who they believe may be Jason David Landry, 21, a Texas State University student. A university spokesperson confirmed that DPS would be handling the case.

Records detail hiring of Beto O’Rourke by Texas State, including salary, resume and his future plans

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State University hired a new adjunct professor to teach a Texas politics class who has strong name ID. Grasso responded that the former Texas congressman would be teaching PS 4325, Texas Politics, via a remote learning platform — Zoom. Did the coronavirus impact any hiring at Texas State? Texas State issued the following statement to KSAT regarding O’Rourke’s hiring:“Our goal at Texas State is to provide our students with a well-rounded academic experience. Read Texas State’s communication with O’Rourke in full below:Related: Beto O’Rourke to teach politics at Texas State University in 2021, report says

Texas State football player killed in San Marcos shooting, botched drug deal, officials say

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Two people have been arrested in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Texas State University football player during an apparent botched drug deal in San Marcos. City officials said officers arrived at the scene to find Winters with a gunshot wound to the chest. According to the Texas State athletics department’s website, Winters was a sophomore defensive back on the team. City officials said anyone with information about the whereabouts or identity of the two other people involved in the shooting is asked to contact San Marcos police. Winter’s death marks the third homicide in San Marcos this year.

Texas voters have to wear masks while voting despite Gov. Greg Abbott's exemption, federal judge rules

Voters cast their ballots at the Performing Arts Center at Texas State University in San Marcos. Texas voters should be required to wear face masks when casting ballots during the pandemic, a federal district judge ruled Tuesday, invalidating an exemption for polling places that Gov. Greg Abbott had included in his statewide mask mandate. The argument for a mask mandate at the polls was first raised in a much broader lawsuit filed against Abbott and the Texas secretary of state in July by Mi Familia Vota, the Texas NAACP and two Texas voters. “Under these conditions, Black and Latino voters must choose between not voting or risking their lives or the lives of their loved ones to vote.

Texas State University to hold in-person, socially distanced commencement ceremonies in December

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State University announced Monday that it will host in-person, socially distanced commencement ceremonies for its latest crop of graduates. The in-person ceremony for fall graduates will be held on Dec. 11 and a virtual ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 12. Earlier this month, Texas State sent spring and summer graduates who participated in the university’s first-ever virtual commencement ceremony a survey link to gauge interest in an in-person ceremony. For more information on the commencement ceremonies and schedule, click here. Related: Texas State University pauses diversity training after Trump executive order threatens federal funding

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TribCast: What high early voting turnout means for Texas

Early voters cast their ballots at the Performing Arts Center at Texas State University in San Marcos on Monday. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Alex, Cassi and Patrick about the state of politics in Texas less than two weeks before Election Day.

Beto O’Rourke to teach politics at Texas State University in 2021, report says

Since former Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rourke’s near-upset victory against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018 and his short-lived presidential run, political observers have wondered what his next move would be. But on Thursday night, the University Star reported that O’Rourke is expected to teach politics at Texas State University in San Marcos in 2021. Based on the situation on campus next year, Grasso told the paper O’Rourke could theoretically teach face-to-face on campus. Texas State is among the largest public universities in the state and has been recognized as a Hispanic-serving institution. “I don’t know that so much it’s going to increase enrollments; it’ll certainly increase visibility,” Grasso told the Star.

Texas State University pauses diversity training after Trump executive order threatens federal funding

Nationwide, the University of Iowa has also suspended training while reviewing the order, as well as some corporations that do business with the federal government. Prior to the order, Texas State offered year-round voluntary diversity training which includes discussions about unconscious bias and microaggressions, Texas State spokesperson Sandra Pantlik said. Texas State law professor Lynn Crossett, who has previously taken diversity training from the university, said there’s nothing controversial within the Texas State training, but the vagueness of the order creates a certain amount of risk for universities. While he said it’s a problem that some universities are canceling diversity training, students shouldn’t worry about long term effects because the order will likely be challenged. But for Benbow, at Texas State, the damage by the university has been done.

Online, spaced-out or even outside: A look at college courses at San Antonio-area universities during the pandemic

Like Trinity, Texas State University in San Marcos has created remote learning study spaces and adopted a new approach to face-to-face learning, applicable to art students. This is what my $25,000 tuition buys me at Texas State! This is what my $25,000 tuition buys me at Texas State! However, a majority of face-to-face classes will include an online or remote component in an effort to reduce classroom density. Video of UTSA students in the orchestra participating in a socially distanced rehearsal is below:Read also:

Texas coronavirus hospitalizations are at a two-month low, but school reopenings pose new risks

People might think we're out of the woods, said Catherine Troisi, an infectious disease epidemiologist at UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston. The last time Texas coronavirus hospitalizations were this low was in late June. Some Texas schools have begun in-person instruction, while many others are waiting to reopen after Labor Day or later in the fall. School leaders must weigh the public health risks of reopening against the social and developmental harm of keeping kids out of school. In Texas, about 53% of public school students are Hispanic, and about 13% are Black.

Texas State says students in residence halls with COVID-19 are immediately moved out

SAN MARCOS, Texas As Texas State University students head to class in person, online, and in hybrid courses the university has created a plan to mitigate the spread of the virus for residents in on-campus dorm rooms. Sandra Pantlik, the universitys assistant vice president of university advancement, said the university is reporting that no students at Texas State who have tested positive for COVID-19 are currently living in residence halls. According to Pantlik, positive cases reported to the university are immediately moved out of residence halls and if they are not able to leave campus, they are moved into isolation at a university-owned single apartment, not a residence hall. These are not positive cases, they are asymptomatic close contacts, Pantlik said in an email. RELATED: Texas State University to begin in-person, online classes this week

Texas State University welcomed students back in person Monday. Campus was a ghost town.

At 9:45 a.m. Monday, Texas State University looked like a ghost town. By lunchtime at Texas State, campus was still quiet. Approximately 42% of classes are being offered online and 58% are face to face, said Jayme Blaschke, a Texas State spokesperson. At Texas State, almost half of the student population identifies as Hispanic or Black, groups that are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus nationwide and in Texas. Disclosure: Texas State University, Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Austin have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.

Texas State University researchers get $500K grant from TPWD to study deadly disease in bats

SAN ANTONIO Texas Parks and Wildlife has awarded a significant grant to Texas State University in an effort to better understand the threat of white-nose syndrome in Texas bats. TPWD is giving Texas State a $500,000 grant, making it one of the largest grants ever given by the department to study non-game wildlife, officials said. Here in Central Texas, bats aid farmers by eating the insects feeding on their crops and are estimated to save cotton farmers $74 per acre in pesticide use. Thus, it is unknown how susceptible Mexican free-tailed bats are to white-nose syndrome, said Texas State associate professor Ivan Castro-Arellano. The study will also identify weather-related and landscape habitat activity patterns for Texas bats in order to help predict the distribution and activity of priority bat species.

Texas State University to begin in-person, online classes this week

Classes start on Aug. 24, but as of Aug. 23, Texas Department of State Health Services has reported 5,250 cases of COVID-19 in Hays County. Wearing a facial covering is mandatory both indoors and outdoors on Texas State campuses unless individuals are alone, the roadmap states. You may ask, Why is Texas State enforcing such strict health and safety measures? What if we didnt? I wonder how long #TXST thinks we will last before going virtual because of a rise in COVID-19 cases? More from KSAT:Texas State University releases health guidelines for attending football games at Bobcat StadiumTexas becomes 4th state to surpass 10,000 virus deathsWere being treated as guinea pigs: Faculty members fear in-person return to Texas universities

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Texas State University releases health guidelines for attending football games at Bobcat Stadium

SAN MARCOS – Sporting events at Texas State University’s Bobcat Stadium this year will be unlike anything in years past, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been working in conjunction with the NCAA, the Sun Belt Conference, university, federal, state, and local agencies to keep Bobcat Athletics facilities safe and within the State of Texas guidelines. We look forward to seeing Bobcat fans cheering on our teams this fall.”Before attending a game at Bobcat Stadium, university officials said spectators are encouraged to undergo a self-screening for COVID-19 symptoms. Hand sanitizer stations and social distancing signage will be placed throughout Bobcat Stadium as well. RELATED: UT Austin, Texas State University ask students to self-quarantine for 14 days before coming to campus

Texas State football reschedules game against SMU

SAN MARCOS While several college football conferences like the SEC and the Pac-12 have canceled their non-conference schedules outright, Texas State has decided to buck the trend. On Monday afternoon, Bobcats athletic director Larry Teis announced that the date for the programs home game against the SMU Mustangs had been moved up by a week to Saturday, Aug. 29. The game had originally been scheduled for the following Saturday, Sept. 5. Texas State is still scheduled to face UTSA in San Marcos on Sept. 12. Aside from the benefit of creating another bye week, Texas State is using the move to give themselves more scheduling flexibility in case the coronavirus pandemic forces them to restructure their schedule late in the season.

UT Austin, Texas State University ask students to self-quarantine for 14 days before coming to campus

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge all across Texas, some universities are urging students to self-quarantine for 14 days prior to returning to campus for the fall semester. The University of Texas at Austin and Texas State University are doing just that as a way to help contain the spread of the coronavirus. During the 14-day self-quarantine, students should limit interactions with others and stay in their homes as much as possible while monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms, school officials said. University of Texas at Austin students will also be required to wear face masks, in addition to the 14-day quarantine. As we plan and prepare for the fall, the university is continuing to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19 in Austin,... Posted by The University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday, July 29, 2020Read also:

Some university students, staff prepare to return to campuses amid COVID-19 case surge in Texas

SAN ANTONIO Students at Texas State University in San Marcos are gearing up to return to face-to-face learning starting next Monday. The university has detailed its Roadmap to Return plan online, saying its a slow, methodical, phased-in approach to ensuring students return and safety precautions are met. They said Texas State is in constant communication with local and state health officials. The University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of Incarnate Word expect to have their fall plan details by next week. James said professors at UIW are ready to pivot to online learning if the situation changes.

Texas biggest public universities will require masks this fall. Enforcement will be a challenge.

Eddie Gaspar/The Texas TribuneDetermined to see students return to college in the fall, some of Texas' biggest universities are requiring face masks as a safeguard against the coronavirus. Texas A&M University, the University of Texas at Austin and Texas State University officials have all announced that masks will be non-negotiable next semester. But along with anti-mask sentiment, state officials are worried that young Texans are accelerating the spread of COVID-19. In Hays County, home of Texas State, people in their 20s accounted for 50.7% of all the cases last week. Disclosure: Texas State University, the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University have been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors.

Texas State University fires employee who called Black Lives Matter protesters a ‘bunch of monkeys’

SAN MARCOS – An administrative assistant at Texas State University was fired this month after calling Black Lives Matter activists a “bunch of monkeys” and threatening to spread COVID-19 at a protest during a Facebook Live stream. The staff member was identified online as Stacia Brassell through social media posts from students at Texas State. Texas State University does not condone these posts and they do not reflect our values. Texas State Men’s Head Basketball Coach Danny Kaspar in currently under investigation for allegedly making racially insensitive remarks towards players during practice. “The university encourages all students to report incidents of racism, bias or prejudice in the Bias Response System,” the school’s tweet read.

Feds pay Texas State researchers to find faster ways to locate dead bodies with drones

SAN MARCOS – Texas State University announced its Forensic Anthropology Center was awarded a $280,000 grant to utilize drones to locate human remains. According to the press release from the university, the drones are equipped with infrared, hyperspectral and multispectral imaging. We’re collecting temperature and decomposition scores and comparing that to the data from the drone,” Wescott said. She was not found for several days despite extensive searching that included an aerial drone," the press release reads. Wescott said the work conducted at Texas State and data gathered, could become crucial when utilizing drones in either a research or law enforcement related capacity.

Black activist critically injured after being shot by Austin police is recent San Antonio high school graduate

AUSTIN, Texas A black activist who was critically injured after he was shot by Austin police with less-lethal ammunition has been identified by family as Justin Howell, a 20-year-old Texas State University student who recently graduated from Communications Arts High School in San Antonio. GoFundMe information for Taft Band alumni Justin Howell injured in Austin this week. Texas State President Denise Trauth also issued a statement on Twitter confirming Howell is currently a student. Today, I learned one of our students, Justin Howell, was critically injured in a protest in Austin on Sunday, May 31. Howell blasted Manley in the op-ed for failing to take responsibility or apologize to his family and the group of protesters carrying his brother.

Community gallery: Happy Father’s Day

Published: May 28, 2020, 5:24 pm Updated: July 17, 2020, 8:53 amYou can now wish your father a Happy Father’s Day on ksat.com.

Texas State University announces $30 million in financial assistance to students affected by COVID-19

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State University is trying to help students who have been affected by COVID-19. $15 million is from federal emergency funding from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the CARES Act. “For many of our students, the financial insecurity brought on by COVID-19 is an overwhelming burden,” said Texas State University President Denise Trauth. “I want to thank the members of our Texas Congressional delegation for their support of the CARES Act and the help it is providing our students. Students can complete an online application showing their need for the funds after April 27.

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