Texas man's murder charges dismissed after his arrest 7 years ago
The Hays County district attorney has dismissed murder charges against a man who was arrested seven years ago. Devonte Amerson spent almost six years in jail fighting for his freedom.
San Marcos car break-ins leads to 3 arrests; suspects were 12-13 years old
Three young suspects were arrested after they were seen breaking into cars in San Marcos, police said.
Fox attacks people on San Marcos trails, says city
A fox attacked multiple people on Sunday, May 11, on trails in the Purgatory Creek area, says the city of San Marcos.
Texas State community service award honors man shot, killed through a wall in 2021
A Texas State student was recognized for his community service work. The award honors a man who was shot through a wall and killed about three and a half years ago.
Victim killed in deadly San Marcos hit-and-run; police still searching for driver
A victim was killed in a deadly hit-and-run in San Marcos on Saturday, police said.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott admonishes City of San Marcos for proposed Israel-Palestine resolution
The City of San Marcos has drawn the ire of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who says that a proposed resolution concerning Israel and Palestine seems "calculated" to violate Texas law.
Woman sentenced to 20 years for possession of meth with intent to deliver
A woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for possession of meth with the intent to deliver.
San Marcos man sentenced to 10 years for stalking
A San Marcos man was sentenced to 10 years for stalking.
Austin's marijuana decriminalization ordinance overturned by appeals court
A Texas appeals court has temporarily struck down an ordinance to eliminate penalties for low-level marijuana possession in the city of Austin.
Hays County grand jury does not indict man accused of arson in deadly San Marcos Iconic Village fire
A grand jury declined to indict a man accused of starting a deadly fire at the San Marcos Iconic village apartments in 2018.
Mountain lion spotted in San Marcos
Officials in San Marcos are warning residents about a mountain lion spotted near a trail last week.
Kitten season: Fosters, donations needed for area shelters
It's kitten season, which means area animal shelters are in need of fosters and donations to help care for an influx of kittens over the next few months. Here's how you can help.
Appeals court overturns San Marcos' marijuana decriminalization ordinance
The Fifteenth Court of Appeals ruled that a 2022 ordinance violated state laws prohibiting local governments from adopting policies that will not fully enforce state drug laws.
San Marcos considers options to build new city hall
San Marcos is considering its options to build a new city hall, but one option means a dog park could be relocated.
Canyon Lake in Comal County at historically low levels
Canyon Lake in Comal County is at historically low levels, despite recent rainfall in Central Texas.
San Marcos man who recorded sexual assault sentenced to 17 years in prison
Cory Grado was found guilty of sexual assault and invasive visual recording. The evidence at trial showed Grado recorded himself sexually assaulting a victim.
Texas lawmakers Greg Casar, Erin Zwiener hold town hall at Texas State
Texas State welcomed Congressman Greg Casar and State Representative Erin Zwiener on Thursday for a town hall.
Texas Measles outbreak 2025: 124 cases identified
A measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow. State health officials say the outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years.
Measles: Possible exposure in San Marcos leads to growing concerns
There are growing concerns about Central Texans who were possibly exposed to measles. Most recently, someone who tested positive for the virus spent time at Texas State University in San Marcos, New Braunfels, and San Antonio.
Measles: Hays County warns of possible exposure in San Marcos
People who were at Texas State University from approximately 3 to 7 p.m. and Twin Peaks Restaurant from 6 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2025 may be at risk of developing measles due to exposure.