San Marcos police provide update on wounded officers
According to the department, both Officers Justin Mueller and Franco Stewart have made progress since they were injured in a shooting that wounded both officers and killed fellow officer Justin Putnam.
Texas State launches Bobcat Cares Program to provide $30M in student assistance
The CARES allocation will help Texas State students deal with the financial burden caused by the COVID-19 crisis and assist with the costs of attending college by providing money directly to them.
San Marcos passes cite-and-release ordinance for some low-level crimes
On Tuesday, San Marcos City Council finally made a decision, passing a cite-and-release ordinance 4-3.
Hays County Commissioners Court votes to rescind road permits for Permian Highway Pipeline
The motion requires the permits to be rescinded until Kinder Morgan complies with the Texas Railroad Commission’s Notice of Violation for the damage done in Blanco County and provides a plan to prevent further impact to ground and surface water.
Oscar-nominated actress Shirley Knight dies at 83 in San Marcos
Knight passed away Wednesday at her daughter’s home in San Marcos, according to her daughter Kaitlin Hopkins.
San Marcos parks to remain closed until further notice
People violating this parks closure order are subject to a fine of up to $1,000 and possible arrest on charges of criminal trespass if a person refuses to leave after being warned to do so by a peace officer.
San Marcos community mourns officer killed in ambush shooting
Officer Putnam's cruiser, parked in front of San Marcos City Hall, attracted several people throughout the day.
Hays CISD superintendent announces selection of new Barton Middle School principal
Aaron Loyd, currently an assistant principal at Barton MS, will replace Teri Eubank, who is retiring after a 33-year career in education, including eight as Barton's principal.
Fallen San Marcos PD officer makes final trip home, public invited to pay respects along route
Officer Justin Putnam was killed when he and two other officers were ambushed by a suspect with a rifle on April 18 when responding to a domestic dispute call.
100 Club of Central Texas activates funds in response to San Marcos ambush shooting
The club has activated both the Survivor and Critically Injured funds for officers Justin Mueller, Justin Putnam and Franco Stewart.
San Marcos police officers, suspect identified in ambush shooting
On April 18, officers from the San Marcos Police Department responded to a domestic dispute call when they were ambushed by a suspect with a rifle. One of the officers was killed and two others were injured, according to the city.
San Marcos: One officer dead, two others injured after being ambushed by suspect with rifle
One of the officers was fatally shot. Another two officers have also been injured and were transported to Ascension Seton Hays in Kyle where they have undergone surgery.
Kyle daycares to reopen under restricted guidelines
The mayoral order will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. on April 19 and will stay in effect until 11:59 p.m. April 30.
Hays County releases procedure for COVID-19 contact tracing
Confirmed cases are asked to provide names and phone numbers of people they have been around in the past 14 days and those people will be contacted.
San Marcos Regional Airport to receive $157K in disaster relief from FAA
The CARES Act includes $10 billion in funds to be awarded to airports for the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and from that $157,000 will be allocated to the San Marcos Regional Airport.
Dripping Springs tourism industry experiencing 'crippling loss in revenue'
Dripping Springs has seen an 85 percent decrease in the hotel and lodging business since the city began social distancing practices, according to the bureau.
Hays County reports first COVID-19 death
The patient was a woman in her 80s who had been living in Buda, Texas with a relative.
Some Central Texas parks still open for Easter weekend
All across Central Texas are similar stories, parks closed in an effort to promote social distancing during this pandemic. Not every park is closed though.
Tito's Vodka donates 75 gallons of hand sanitizer to Hays County Sheriff's Office
The Austin-based distillery donated 75 gallons to be used by HCSO patrol deputies, corrections officers, dispatchers and support units, says the sheriff's office in a Nextdoor post.
City of San Marcos announces new transit changes due to COVID-19
The city says its transit system "The Bus" will be adjusting its operating hours to 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, April 13.