Texas State researchers begin to study the effects of lethal white-nose syndrome on native bats, and how to combat it It’s been over 10 years since a silent killer started taking down America’s bat population, but scientists are still stumped by the deaths. Today, the disease has finally made its way to Texas, where it […]
Month: December 2020
How Musicians and Venues are contending with the Pandemic
By: Keller Bradberry When the pandemic lockdown started in March, hundreds of concerts and live events were cancelled in Austin, and many artists and venue organizers were left wondering if they would be able to support themselves. Now, many of them have been unable to do so. Art and Entertainment has shown to be among […]
Inside perspective from people who work at Vintage thrift shops through the Pandemic
At the beginning of the pandemic, multiple business had to close their stores due to COVID-19. Big corporate businesses were able to slowly start opening their stores again after given the ok to open, but some had to close down for good. Some small business, like vintage thrift shops in the San Marcos area, made plans […]
COVID-19 impacts local real estate agents
2020 has been a difficult year, but one group of workers had a better outcome than many. Real Estate agents are not considered essential employees, and did have to stop working for part of the year. Many local agents in New Braunfels, Texas were wary when it came time to begin workings again. Agents like […]
Telehealth System Provides Online Therapy Amid Pandemic
By Abby Gutierrez Counseling centers and therapists in San Marcos have implemented the Telehealth therapy system in hopes of continuing to treat students and residents with mental illness amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Telehealth therapy provides services through an online system like Zoom or Cisco Meetings. It’s become the primary way of serving mental health patients […]
The Changes at Texas Dancehalls Due to Covid-19
Many things have changed since the outbreak of Covid-19 in March. Dancehalls were severely impacted and forced to shut down for many months. With mandates letting up, dancehalls have began to open again. Many rules have been implemented, but that is not stopping dancers from flooding back in. “It’s my favorite thing to do. The […]
Austin’s Pet Friendliness is on the Rise During Pandemic
Outdoor seating areas at Austin restaurants have long been popular with the residents and their dogs. With the COVID-19 pandemic, those spots are in high demand as one of the few places people trust to leave their homes and bring their pets along. Kate, a hostess at Kerby Lane, has seen many people opting for […]
How has the Coronavirus Pandemic affected the Texas State Department of Theatre and Dance?
COVID-19 forced all classes and shows to be put on a hold in the middle of the Spring 2020 semester. How has Texas State Theatre and Dance continued to thrive? SAN MARCOS, TX — The Coronavirus pandemic changed many things for college students across the U.S. However, Texas State officials believe their approach to COVID-19 […]
How Covid-19 has affected Car Enthusiasts and Automotive Workers.
Cars are by no means a rare occurrence in a modern society. For most people, cars are just a machine to get from point A to point B without thinking more about it. When something breaks, they take it to a shop to get repaired. When they need new tires, they go to a tire […]
Taking a stance on inclusion
On June 25, 2020, Texas State University’s president, Denise Trauth, issued a letter explaining the combining of the Office of Equity and Inclusion(OEI) with Student Diversity and Inclusion(SDI) that took place at the beginning of the month. According to President Trauth, the combing of the two allows the university to collaborate across the institution and […]