Month: May 2024

With Roe v. Wade overturned, San Marcos’ mutual aid groups are taking action for abortion rights. In a climate where Texas legislation restricts access to abortion care, San Marcos Abortion Activists (SMAA) and allied coalitions are filling the gap, offering legal reproductive services and advocating for legislative reforms.  In Texas, Senate Bill 8, also known […]

SAN MARCOS — San Marcos’ population growth has a significant impact on the climate which has caused rising temperatures during the summer and prolonged droughts. As more people continue to move into the San Marcos area, it can have a significant impact on the climate which ultimately affect the environment. One of the most important […]

By Trey Graves SAN MARCOS- The Texas State University Eco Club stands as a beacon of environmental advocacy and action on campus. With its roots firmly planted in the principles of sustainability, the club has cultivated a culture of change, inspiring students to become stewards of the environment. Through various initiatives and projects, the Eco […]

Central Texas’s dry climate and last year’s drought are still affecting the local vegetation. As summer is approaching, local farmers must continuously adapt to maintain a healthy produce harvest. San Marcos residents are witnessing a resurgence in sustainable farming practices. As the area experiences fluctuating weather patterns and prolonged droughts, local farmers are innovating to […]

By: Levi Lopez SAN MARCOS-  This small college town continues to bring unestablished artists to light, Local musicians are household names but they are still diamonds in the rough waiting to be found. Artists like Thomas Babiak have found themselves making a name for himself in the local music scene.  On the other side students […]

By Colton Gibson SAN MARCOS, Texas- The Texas State baseball team is vying to reach the NCAA Tournament again for the first time since the 2022 season. The Bobcats out of San Marcos, Texas are trying to push their way into the postseason again after missing the tournament last season. The team has to first […]

SAN MARCOS, Texas ­— With the end of the spring semester upon Texas State students’ final exams and projects are due right around the corner. Do students know of all the resources Texas State offers outside the classroom to help them get through the semester? Alumni Amber Bullock shared how she got through her last […]

Roughly 49% of college students drink.This means that almost half of college students will be affected by college bar life. With the close of the semester, a new one will begin, meaning new students will be exposed to this life. Alcohol related crimes in Texas State University are now at an all time low, and […]

With ongoing construction of the Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs pool, visitors can expect summer to look different this year. As the construction started around Winter 2024, parking on the northside of Barton Springs pool is no longer available for public use.  he bathhouse which opened in 1947 was open to the public […]