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Texans complete reverse sweep against Bobcats in exhibition match
The University Star
Despite a strong start, the Tarleton State Texans came back down a 2-0 deficit to complete a reverse sweep in five sets against the Texas State Bobcats (25-20, 25-20, 25-22, 25-23, 16-14) during an exhibition match Saturday afternoon at Strahan Arena The Bobcats entered the match looking to set the tone for a new season...
City Council approves a public improvement district, water and wastewater fees
The University Star
At its Aug. 5 meeting, the San Marcos City Council received a staff-led presentation to discuss special fees that will fund the River Bridge Ranch Public Improvement District and discussed water related impact fees charged by the city. A public hearing was held to discuss the potential fees that would fund improvements for the community...
Texas State opens Pac-12 era with draw against UTSA
The University Star
  A chippy affair broke out as the Pac-12 era officially started for the Texas State Bobcats, opening their 2026 campaign with a 2-2 draw against rival and defending American Conference champion University of Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners Wednesday evening at the Park West Athletic Complex in San Antonio, Texas. Both teams were plagued by fouls,...
Three Bobcats earn bronze at the Central American and Caribbean Games
The University Star
As Texas State prepares to kickoff their 2026 soccer campaign, some Bobcats have already gotten their hands on some silverware. Senior midfielder Victoria Meza and alumnae Juana Plata and Mya Ulloa helped the El Salvador women’s national team clinched the bronze medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games earlier this month. In the third-place...
Man charged with murder after morning shooting in San Marcos
The University Star
The Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection with an early morning shooting in San Marcos that resulted in one fatality. Deputies responded to a shots-fired call at 1:58 a.m. on Aug. 9 in the 5000 block of Crossover Road. San Marcos Police arrived first and located Sergio Raynalda Mata, 32, who had...
San Marcos announces participatory budget projects
The University Star
The city of San Marcos announced the five winning projects of the participatory budget on August 3, a new initiative that gives residents the choice on how the city allocates $200,000 for community resources. The city announced on its Facebook page that 103 ideas, 140 project concepts and 117 votes had been submitted by community members. The...
Local musicians build concert space for Latino community
The University Star
The San Marcos community came together to celebrate local musicians at The Porch on July 11 for the second performance of Mango Beat, a San Marcos concert series. The series aims to bring members of the San Marcos Latino community together, leading to a small yet lively audience of San Marcos residents filling local San Marcos...
Woman pronounced dead after drowning at Rio Vista
The University Star
A 70-year-old woman has died after underwater diving at Rio Vista Park. At 9:48 a.m., San Marcos Police and Fire Departments responded to a water rescue at Rio Vista Park. According to Russell Wilde, San Marcos Public Safety Communications Specialist, the woman was pulled from the river and received CPR before being transported to Christus...
A true epic: “The Odyssey” offers a premier theatrical experience
The University Star
“The Odyssey” is truly an epic, grandiose in every way. Christopher Nolan’s 13th film lives up to the legendary director’s reputation, and while it’s an unfaithful adaptation, it delivers an intentional and well-crafted tale that is a must-see in theaters. “The Odyssey” follows the ancient Greek epic but is retold with themes that have a...
Commissioner’s Court recognizes immunization month, denied utility board re-appointment
The University Star
At its July 28th meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court recognized the month of August as National Immunization Awareness Month and denied to re-appoint West Travis County Public Utility Agency President Scott Roberts. Hays County Commissioners approved August 2026 as a month-long recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). The month h
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