Texas State lifts outdoor mask requirement

COVID-19, News, San Marcos

megan.wehring, on May 18, 2021

By Megan Wehring

SAN MARCOS — Face coverings will no longer be required while outdoors on the Texas State University campus, but they must be worn while indoors.

The university still recommends unvaccinated individuals continue to take all precautionary measures, including wearing face coverings indoors and outdoors when social distancing is not feasible.

“Currently, only about 42% of Texans 16 and older are fully vaccinated,” said Dr. Emilio Carranco, Chief Medical Officer in a s...

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Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

Note: This story has been updated as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to include Tanner Neidhardt's statement. Note: This story has been updated as of 2 ...

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Kyle Police arrests Texas State University students in theft of Halloween decorations

KYLE – Ten Texas State University students were apprehended early Friday, Oct. 25 following a report of stolen Halloween decorations on Hometown Parkw...

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Buda, Community, News

Buda Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Performers from Texas State University’s Grupo Folklórico Ocotochtli strike a smile as they dip toward the audience at the Buda Public Library’s Balle...

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State of Workforce & Education Summit to be held Sept. 26

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Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024

The 2024 General Election is Nov. 5. Barton Publications reached out to local candidates to answer questions about their races. Not all returned the questionnaire.

By Staff Report

October 16, 2024

CANDIDATES FOR HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Hipolito (R) What is the number one crime-related issue that needs an immediate plan of action from the nex...

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November 2024 Election Coverage

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These are the unofficial Nov. 5 election results as of 11:13 p.m, with all 58 polling locations reporting. Results will remain unofficial until canvas...

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Pedophile sentenced to life without parole

By Staff Report

October 4, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Christopher Lee Head, 36, was sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, by visiting Judge Glenn Devlin on Oct. 4. A...

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Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

By Brittany Kelley

October 31, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Four Hays County property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Hays County Commissioners Court regarding the almost $440 million road ...

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Former Wimberley ISD teacher sues district, sheriff, district attorney’s office

By Ashley Kontnier

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WIMBERLEY — After more than 20 years of teaching at traditionally underserved schools, David Schachter began the 2022-23 school year with a fresh star...

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