News Flash

Mobility Hub Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for Nov. 18

The City of San Marcos and San Marcos Main Street are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Downtown Mobility Hub on Nov. 18 at 9:30 a.m. at 214 E. Hutchison. The public is invited to attend.

The Mobility Hub was first envisioned in 2017 by a Mobility ...

City Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Boards, Commissions

The City of San Marcos seeks to fill vacancies on more than 20 City boards and commissions with volunteers from throughout the community.

Citizens may fill out volunteer interest forms and forward them to the City Clerk’s office by Friday, Jan. 1...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Rosco Jenkins

Rosco will make the perfect companion for some lucky family. This happy-go-lucky five-year-old boy is housetrained and well-behaved indoors! He would love to keep you company whether you’re relaxing on the couch or going for a long ...

Blanco Gardens Improvements Community Meeting Nov. 12

The City of San Marcos will host a community meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. at the San Marcos Wastewater Treatment Plant Meeting Room, 720 River Road. The public is invited to attend.

City engineers and consultants will share project information abo...

City Hires Hardwick for Economic Development Role

City Manager Bert Lumbreras is pleased to announce that Scott Hardwick has been hired to fill the City’s Economic and Business Development Manager position. Hardwick is currently a Senior Business Advisor with the University of Texas San Antonio...

Baker Elected, Gonzales Reelected to City Council

Maxfield Baker has been elected to Council Place 1 in the Nov. 5 election, and Saul Gonzales is reelected to Council Place 2.

City Council Election Results 

City Council Place 1: Maxfield Baker 1,922 Votes (50.43%); Mark Gleason 1,889 Votes (49.57%)...

Upcoming Library Events: Nov. 7 to Nov. 13

LEGO Mania

November 7, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Grab a bowl full of LEGOs and a base plate and build your dream creation. For ages 4 and up.

Storytime

November 8, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Baby Storytime

N...

City Offices Closed Nov. 11 in Honor of Veterans Day

City of San Marcos offices, including City Hall, Public Library, Activity Center, Animal Shelter, Municipal Court, and Utility Offices, will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. City Parks and the Convention and Visitor Bureau will be open during r...

November City Hall Calendar

Saturday, November 2, 2019

Farmers Market – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., San Antonio Street on south side of the courthouse. Fresh produce, arts and crafts every Saturday downtown.

Arbor Day Celebration – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Discovery Center, 430 Riverside Dri...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Krissy

This kitty may be a little shy and timid, but she’s completely full of love! Krissy is a two-year-old tabby who will follow you anywhere if you have a treat on hand. She loves pets and scratches, especially if you get right behind her ears...

Navy Veteran Richard Zeni to Lead Nov. 9 Parade

U.S. Navy Veteran Richard Zeni has been appointed as this year’s Grand Marshal of the Veterans Day Parade, which will take place on Nov. 9 in downtown San Marcos.

Zeni served from March 1943 to July 1984, including tours in World War II, the Viet...

Upcoming Library Events: Oct. 31 to Nov. 6

Storytime

November 1, 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Yarn in the Community

November 1, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The library invites all fiber folks to enjoy sewing, knitting, or crocheting in go...

Airport Master Plan Open House Slated for Nov. 18

On Monday, Nov. 18 from 2 to 5 p.m., the San Marcos Regional Airport will host an Open House to introduce the new Airport Master Plan to the public.

Exhibits and maps of the working plans will be on display. The planning firm, Garver, will be on-hand to an...

Reorganization Announced for Community Services Operations

City Manager Bert Lumbreras is pleased to announce the new Directors and Assistant Director for the Parks and Recreation and General Services Departments as a result of a recent reorganization of the City’s Community Services Operations.

“Following the ret...

Biannual City Cemetery Cleanup Starts Nov. 4

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department along with the Cemetery Commission and cemetery staff will embark on their biannual cleanup of the City Cemetery from Nov. 4 to Nov. 8.

All items not in compliance cemetery regulations will be removed ...

City & Texas State Coordinate Leaf Collection for Compost

The City of San Marcos Resource Recovery program and Texas State University’s Bobcat Blend Composting are collecting leaves to recycle into compost from Oct. 24 to Nov. 15 at the parking lot of the Grant Harris Building at 401 E. Hopkins.

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City to Give Away 300 Trees at Arbor Day Celebration

The City of San Marcos is hosting a free, family-friendly Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Discovery Center, 430 Riverside Drive.

Throughout the morning, attendees are invited to explore booths, enjoy interactive acti...

Parker Accepts City Manager Position in Seguin

After 16 years of dedicated service in San Marcos, Assistant City Manager Steve Parker has accepted the position of City Manager for the City of Seguin.

“When you have exceptional people on your executive team, it’s rewarding and bitte...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Allen and Alejandro

Allen and Alejandro are lucky to have each other! Even though they can be a tiny bit timid, these brothers have a ball playing together. It’s unclear which brother taught the other to reach his little paw out to ask for attent...

2019-2020 Holiday Camp Registration Opens Nov. 1

The holiday break is right around the corner and the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department encourages residents and non-residents to register their children for Holiday Camp. Holiday Camp will be held Dec. 30, 2019, and January 2, 3, and 6, 2...

San Marcos Main Street Hosts Trick-or-Treat Fun

The City of San Marcos Main Street Program is hosting a free “Trick-or-Treat” event for families on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 12 to 3 p.m. in downtown San Marcos.

Participating businesses will hand out candy to kids and offer Halloween-the...

City to Host Town Hall on Mitigation Grant Oct. 29

The City of San Marcos is hosting a Mitigation Town Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, in order to gain public input on the City’s action plan for a $24 million Housing and Urban De...

Texas State Conducts Science Outreach in Local Parks

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department and the Texas State University Department of Psychology are excited to share information on a new, ongoing partnership for child development research called Science in the Parks. 

Texas State&...

San Marcos Joins Annual “Imagine a Day Without Water”

The City of San Marcos joins elected officials, water utilities, community leaders, educators, and businesses from across the country in recognition of the fifth annual Imagine a Day Without Water, a nationwide day of education and advocacy about the valu...

Family Fun at Farmer Fred’s Harvest Fall Carnival Oct. 25

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Farmer Fred’s Harvest Fall Carnival on Friday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at City Park, 170 Charles Austin Drive.

Farmer Fred’s Harvest Fall Carnival is family-fr...

Survey to Help Prioritize $24 Million HUD Mitigation Funds

The City of San Marcos was awarded $24,012,000 in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding earlier this year by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for significant 2015 flooding recovery. On Aug. 30, HUD relea...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter 'Pets of the Week'

Hiccups

This kitty knows how to get your attention! Walk by Hiccups’ kennel and she’ll loudly greet you with a very distinct meow. She is a two-year-old girl who can be a little timid when first meeting new people, but bust out the trea...

Youth Scholarships Available for City Rec Programs

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for recreational program scholarships for low to moderate-income San Marcos children.

The scholarship pays 50% of the registration fees, up to $150 per child, for any of the p...

November Parks & Recreation 50+ Programming

50+ San Marcos Game Day Club: Meets every Monday- except City Holidays!  

Join the San Marcos Game Day Club. This social club meets every Monday at the San Marcos Activity Center, Meeting Room 1, from 12:30-4 p.m. Game materials for Bridge...

Upcoming Library Events: Oct. 17 to Oct. 23

Let’s Move!

October 17, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Get your body moving with stretches, music, and cooperative play! This program promotes physical literacy in a high-energy, non-competitive way. Ages 5-10.

Puppet Show! Miggs’ & Jiggs&rsquo...

Police Searching for Driver Involved in Weekend Hit and Run

A 23-year-old man is recovering from serious injuries after being hit by a car near downtown San Marcos early Sunday morning. On October 13 at approximately 2:14 a.m., San Marcos Police officers responded to the 100 block of West San Antonio Street for an...

Volunteers Collect 7,000 Pounds of Litter in City Fall Cleanup

More than 525 volunteers picked up over 7,000 pounds of trash and recyclable material during the City of San Marcos Fall River Cleanup on Oct. 5.

Volunteers worked in strategic watershed-impacting areas throughout the City to retrieve an estimated 5,400 po...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter 'Pets of the Week'

Miss Kitty

Miss Kitty is an all-around superstar! She is a three-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix who is potty trained, great on a leash, knows “sit” and “here” and makes eye contact when addressed by her name! Miss Kitty has also had many posit...

New Countywide Voting System and Polling Update

The City of San Marcos and Hays County are rolling out changes during the upcoming election cycle, including a new voting system and Countywide Polling. These changes will be in place for early voting, which starts Oct. 21, and will continue through Elect...

City Shred Day Slated for Oct. 12 at City Hall

The San Marcos City Clerk’s office will sponsor a free Shred Day for San Marcos and Hays County residents from 9 a.m. to 12 noon (or until the truck is full) on Saturday, Oct. 12 at City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins.

The limit is three boxes per vehicle....

CM Allen Roadway to Open for Traffic in December

The City of San Marcos Engineering and Capital Improvements Department is updating the scheduled roadway reopening for the CM Allen Parkway Project to mid-December. The completion of the roadway project on CM Allen Parkway between Hopkins Street and Unive...

Annual Monarch Festival & Native Plant Sale Oct. 19

The second annual Monarch Fest and Native Plant Sale will take place Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside Drive. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

The purpose of the Monarch Fest...

Final 2019 ‘Party in Your Park’ Oct. 11 at Eddie Durham

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department will host the final party of the 2019 Party in Your Park series on Friday, Oct. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Eddie Durham Park, 205 Martin Luther King Dr.

Party in Your Park is a free event series that bring...

October Library Events

Storytime

When: October 1, 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Where: San Marcos Public Library

Who: Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Info: Call 512.393.8200

Cuéntame Bilingual Stories...

City Code Amended for New “Dining with Dogs” Law

At their Sept. 30 meeting, the San Marcos City Council repealed section 18.120 of the San Marcos Code of Ordinances in response to a new state law (Senate Bill 476) regulating dining with dogs that passed during the recent 86^th Texas Legislative Session.

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Eighth Annual SMArts Awards Presentation Set for Oct. 10

In observance of National Arts and Humanities Month, the San Marcos Arts Commission will present its SMArts Advocacy Awards to individuals and organizations who are making significant contributions to the San Marcos arts and cultural scene on Thursday, Oc...

Neighborhood Conversation Scheduled for October 10

The City of San Marcos Neighborhood Commission is hosting a Neighborhood Conversation for Sector 2, including Westover, Oak Heights, Castle Forest, Southwest Hills and La Cima, on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. at Crockett Elementary School, 1300 Girard St. ...

October City Hall Calendar

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Human Services Advisory Board – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., HR Training Room, 630 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX 78666

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 

Commission on Children and Youth – 11:30 a.m., San Marco...

New Bus Stop on Route 6 CARTS, SMTX THE BUS

The City of San Marcos and CARTS will add a new stop at the Lamar Personalized Learning Center located at 121 De Zavala Drive, effective today, Monday, Sept. 30.

Approximate stop times southbound are 7:06 and 8:06 a.m., mid-day at 11:06 a.m., and afternoon...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter 'Pets of the Week'

Ursala

If you are looking for a cat who will give you all the love, meet Ursala. Ursala is a one-year-old domestic short hair, who is strikingly beautiful. She adores attention and will politely ask for a few more pets by reaching her paw out to touch you....

City Lifts Evacuation Order, Allows Occupancy of Vie Lofts

The City of San Marcos lifted the evacuation order for Vie Lofts, 817 Chestnut St as of 5:10 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 27 and issued a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for a portion of the building. This allows occupancy of the building and residents wi...

Victory Gardens Improvements Project Meeting Oct. 2

The City of San Marcos Engineering and Capital Improvements Department will hold a neighborhood meeting to discuss the Victory Gardens Subdivision Improvements on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. at the San Marcos Senior Center, 810 Arizona St. The public is i...

Upcoming Library Events: Sept. 26 to Oct. 2

Passport to Reading Challenge & Chat 

September 26, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

September’s challenge is to read a memoir. Join us for our Book Chat. Bring your ‘Brown Bag’ lunch and chat about books. 

Creation Station

September 26, 4 p.m. to 5 p....

UPDATE: Overnight Shooting Suspect Apprehended

Update:

Davonte Miller was located and apprehended in Crowley Louisiana at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25. Miller initially attempted to evade local law enforcement with his vehicle, but was apprehended by the Crowley Police Department...

Recognition Program to Launch at National Night Out

The City of San Marcos Keep San Marcos Beautiful initiative is launching the “Kudos Coin” giveaway on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at National Night Out in recognition of people who perform good deeds in the community.

Kudos Coins can be redeemed fo...

Public Invited to Library Groundbreaking Oct. 3

The City of San Marcos is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. to mark the beginning of the expansion and remodel of the current Public Library building at 625 E. Hopkins St. The public is invited to attend.

The library expansio...

Mandatory Evacuation Declared for Vie Lofts

In response to safety concerns about building stability and means of egress, the San Marcos Fire Marshal issued a mandatory evacuation order for Vie Lofts at 817 Chestnut St. today, Friday, Sept. 20.

City staff, along with apartment personnel, are going do...

Speed Likely a Factor in Early Morning Fatal Crash

Police suspect speed played a roll in a fatal crash early Friday morning. At approximately 12:02 a.m., San Marcos Police, San Marcos Fire and Hays County EMS were dispatched to the 300 block of West Hopkins for a major traffic collision.

Responding units l...

San Marcos Gearing Up for National Night Out October 1

City of San Marcos residents are invited to participate in the 2019 National Night Out (NNO) on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 1, by visiting with neighbors, police officers, EMS personnel, firefighters, and City officials at select locations within the com...

Upcoming Library Events: Sept. 19 to Sept. 25

Medicare Made Easy

September 19, 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Take the guesswork out of applying for Medicare. Discover Medicare options, eligibility rules, and signup time frames at this free, educational workshop. Let Kurt Schick, Medicare and retirement solut...

SMFD Hosting “Not Every Hero Wears A Cape” Open House 10/5

In honor of Fire Prevention Week, the City of San Marcos Fire Department (SMFD) will host its annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Station #5, 100 Carlson Circle. The public is invited to attend this free event.

This year&rsq...

NWS Hosts Flood Aware Training for San Marcos

The National Weather Service is teaming up with the City of San Marcos Office of Emergency Management to provide flood awareness training to residents on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fire Station #5, 100 Carlson Circle.

“We are entering ...

City Seeks Volunteers for Third Annual Fall River Cleanup

The City of San Marcos is calling on volunteers to register for the Third Annual Fall River Cleanup in the San Marcos and Blanco River Watersheds on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Our regional river basin functions as a sensitive home...

Public Invited to Participate in San Marcos Transit Plan

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the City of San Marcos, in collaboration with Texas State University, is hosting three community meetings to gain initial public input for the San Marcos Transit Plan, a five-year transit plan for the San Marcos community.

Pop-up info...

Downtown Road Closures for Crane Work Begin Sept. 19

From Thursday, Sept. 19 through Monday, Sept. 23, sections of Concho Street, North LBJ Drive and North Guadalupe Street will experience daily closures from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. while crews work to remove two cranes assembled at Concho Commons student housing ...

2019 Bobcats Give Back Final Numbers Tallied

Over the course of the summer collection effort, the 2019 City of San Marcos Bobcats Give Back program successfully diverted 6,006 pounds of material from the landfill by donating it to local non-profits. Materials were collected from 13 apartment complex...

Tickets Available for Sept. 28 Mother Daughter Tea

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department will host the second annual Mother Daughter Tea on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at City Park Rec Hall, 170 Charles Austin Dr.

The Mother Daughter Tea is an event for mothers and mother figur...

Participants Invited to Veterans Day Parade

The City of San Marcos, in collaboration with the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee and local veterans’ organizations, is seeking participants for the Honoring All Who Served-themed Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 9. The deadline for ent...

Activity Center to Begin Remodel on September 30

Interior construction work will begin on Monday, Sept. 30, at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, to remodel the locker rooms and restrooms attached to the natatorium and to replace the carpet in the entire building.

The pool may be closed peri...

Upcoming Library Events: Sept. 12 to Sept. 18

Growing Up Wild

September 12, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Come out to this nature experience! We’ll read books on different nature topics each month followed by a fun craft or outdoor activity. Preschool aged children are welcome to attend our 10 a.m. sess...

Registration Open for Fall Master Compost Program

Registration is open for the City of San Marcos Master Compost Certification Program, which will take place in October and November at the San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside Dr. Registration is $20 and the certification requires 20 hours o...

2020 USA Racquetball Championships in San Marcos

The City of San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau (SMCVB) is excited to announce that USA Racquetball has chosen San Marcos to host their 2020 National Singles Championships June 3-7, 2020. This is the largest sporting event the SMCVB has helped bring ...

Construction to Begin on ADA Trails in Purgatory Creek and Prospect Park Natural Areas

Construction will begin Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 to make several trails ADA accessible at Purgatory Creek and Prospect Park Natural Areas. There will be various trail closures during this construction.

The public is asked to not go on closed trails during...

City Announces Changes in Bulk Collection Process

Starting Monday, Sept. 16, the City of San Marcos will initiate the following changes to the bulk collection request process:

• All requests must be received by 4 p.m. two business days prior to service day.
  • Monday requests will need to be called in by the pr...

Discovery Center Offers Fall Workshop Series

The City of San Marcos is hosting a free nature and conservation workshop series from Sept. 14 to Nov. 20 at the San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside Drive.

Workshop topics include Korean Natural Farming, Rain Gardens, Monarchs, Recycling, and many o...

Urban Forester Seeks Volunteers to Help Local Trees

The City of San Marcos Urban Forester Kelly Eby is holding monthly ‘Friends of Trees’ events for the community to come together to care for trees and promote urban park tree health during the upcoming cooler months.

“An ongoin...

First Responders Wheelchair Basketball Fundraiser 9/14

The City of San Marcos Police and Fire Departments, along with San Marcos Hays County EMS, are teaming up with South Texas Regional Adaptive and Para Sports (STRAPS) and Morgan’s Wonderland for the third annual STRAPS STARS vs First Responders W...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Leah

If you like a cat with personality, Leah is your girl! This beautiful two-year-old tabby has piercing eyes and a vibrant spirit. She is a little timid at first with new people, but once you earn her trust you’ll get all her attention and aff...

Final Workforce Housing Task Force Meeting Sept. 12

The City of San Marcos Workforce Housing Task Force will present their final Strategic Housing Action Plan at a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins St. This is the last meeting of the Wor...

SMPD Seeks Student-to-Student Safety Input

The City of San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) is welcoming Bobcats back to school with a safety campaign and they are asking for student input.

The campaign, entitled “Your Safety Starts with You,” seeks to remind students that the police department serv...

San Marcos Police Investigate Traffic Fatality

San Marcos Police are investigating a single vehicle accident that occurred on Post Road early Friday morning and resulted in one fatality.

At approximately 12:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, San Marcos Police, Fire, and Hays County EMS were dispatched t...

City to Host Annual 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony

The City of San Marcos will hold a remembrance ceremony to commemorate the heroes and victims of September 11, 2001 at 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at City Hall, 630 East Hopkins Street.  

The program will open with a welcome from Interim Ass...

Mill Street Construction Switches Lanes This Week

The Engineering & Capital Improvements Department continues construction on Mill Street and this week the northbound lane of Mill Street and the eastbound lane of Uhland Road have closed to traffic as the drainage and roadway improvements continue.

Mot...

Disaster Recovery Program Unveils Three New Homes

The City of San Marcos Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and key presentation at 330 Ellis St. this morning to mark the completion of three new homes built for residents impa...

City Announces Leadership Changes

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, City of San Marcos City Manager Bert Lumbreras announced three leadership changes to staff and City Council as the result of a management reorganization following the recent retirement of Assistant City Manager Collette Jamison.

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Upcoming Library Events: Sept. 5 to Sept. 11

LEGO Mania

September 5, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Grab a bowl full of LEGOs and a base plate and build your dream creation. For ages 4 and up.

Chess Night

September 5, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

All ages and skill levels are welcome. The library provides chess se...

Butterflies, Bugs & Flowers: Seeking Art for Monarch Fest!

The City of San Marcos Discovery Center is seeking art submissions for Monarch Fest on Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In an effort to celebrate the beauty of pollinators, the City is calling for five to seven artists who are interested in displaying pollina...

UPDATE: Wanted Aggravated Assault Suspect in Custody

Wanted suspect Jorge Enriquez (10/16/1985) was taken into custody at the Nueces County Courthouse this morning.

The San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) developed information that Enriquez had a scheduled court hearing Friday morning in Nu...

September City Hall Calendar

Monday, September 2, 2019

Labor Day Holiday – Office Closed

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

City Council – 3 p.m. Work Session followed by Executive Session, 6 p.m. Regular Session. Council Chambers, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins (Televised live on Time Warn...

SMPD Involved in Two SWAT Situations Tuesday Night

Police Searching for Man Who Evaded Arrest on Bracewood Circle

San Marcos Police are searching for a man who was involved in a road rage incident in downtown San Marcos, and later ran from police.

On June 26, SMPD received a call regarding a road rage incid...

UPDATE: Veterans Park Homicide Victim’s Name Released

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, City of San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) officials released the identity of the victim in Saturday’s homicide as Charles William Lauria II (12/30/1961).

The victim’s name was previously being held until next of ki...

City Mural Dedication in Barrio del Pescado Neighborhood

The City of San Marcos invites the public to the dedication of a new mural celebrating the heritage and history of the Barrio del Pescado neighborhood Saturday, Aug. 31 at 9 a.m. at the Conoco Fast Stop Stores #6, 1101 SH 123.

The mural, entitled &ldqu...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Flounder

If you’re looking for a snuggly lovebug to be your new feline best friend, Flounder is your boy! He loves to greet visitors with a loud meow, and is so grateful for pets and scratches. He still has a bit of kitten in him and enjoys playi...

San Marcos Police Investigate Two Recent Incidents

Homicide Near Veterans Park

The City of San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred over the weekend near Veterans Park.

At approximately 10:42 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, SMPD patrol was dispatched to the area of 320 Maripo...

Upcoming Library Events: Aug. 29 to Sept. 4

English Language Learners Registration

August 28, 6:30 p.m.

English classes for adults. Clases de inglés para adultos. Classes are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30-8:30 PM. Las clases son los lunes, martes, miércoles y jueves ...

City Offices Closed on Labor Day

City of San Marcos offices, including City Hall, Public Library, Activity Center, Animal Shelter, Municipal Court, and Utility Offices, will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day.

Texas Disposal Systems will operate its usual trash collection and recycli...

Workforce Housing to Discuss Land Banks Aug. 29

Join the City of San Marcos Workforce Housing Task Force for a Public Meeting on Land Banks with Chairman of the Houston Land Bank Nick Hall on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins.

Land banks are a potent...

San Marcos Convention & Visitor Bureau Wins Big

The City of San Marcos Convention & Visitor Bureau (SMCVB) brought four Idea Fair Awards home from the Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (TACVB) during their annual conference in Denton this month.

The SMCVB won the first place People...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Automatic Daffodil

This girl’s smile is contagious! Automatic Daffodil is a 10-year-old Shepherd mix who is loving life. She was found with a large mass on her neck that had to be removed, and she’s recovered beautifully. She still romp...

Downtown Bike Lane Striping to Begin on Guadalupe

The City of San Marcos Engineering and Capital Improvements Department announced that as part of the current Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) street overlay project underway on Guadalupe Street, the striping portion of the City’s futur...

September Parks & Recreation 50+ Programming

50+ Facebook for Seniors Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Join us for a Free Facebook for Seniors Workshop and learn how to sign up for Facebook and stay connected with friends and family members! The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation and the Sa...

Chamber of Commerce Wins Partner of the Month

The City of San Marcos Main Street Program is proud to announce the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce as the August Downtown Partner of the Month!

Since 1903, the Chamber has provided a wealth of resources to local businesses through leadership, educatio...

Castle Forest Improvements Meeting Aug. 21

The City of San Marcos Engineering and Capital Improvements Department, along with engineering consultants from HDR Engineering, Inc., will host a public meeting regarding Castle Forest Subdivision stormwater drainage conditions at the San Marcos Activity...

Close Out Summer at ‘Party in Your Park’ Aug. 23

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department will host the third 2019 Party in Your Park event on Friday, Aug. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Dunbar Park, 801 Martin Luther King Dr. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

Activities wi...

Upcoming Library Events: Aug. 8 to Aug. 14

Growing Up Wild

August 15, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Come out to this nature experience! We’ll read books on different nature topics each month followed by a fun craft or outdoor activity. Preschool-aged children are welcome to attend our 10 a.m. session, while sc...

City of San Marcos Accepting Eldercare Fan Donations

The City of San Marcos is accepting donations for the annual Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive.

The City will accept donations of new fans at its five fire stations, including Fire Station 5 at 100 Carlson Circle; Downtown Station 1 at 114 E. Hutchison; St...

Neighborhood Conversation Scheduled for August 15

The City of San Marcos Neighborhood Commission is hosting a Neighborhood Conversation for Sector 6, including Blanco Gardens, Two Rivers East, Fairlawn, Blanco River Village and Saddlebrook, on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. at K.A.D. Korner Store, 820 Sturg...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Vera Fang

If you want a calm companion who gets along with everyone, this is your girl. Vera Fang is a two-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix who is a bit shy, but loves adults, kids, other dogs and treats! She’s also picked up a few tri...

Fifth Victim of Deadly Apartment Fire Identified

The fifth and final victim of the deadly fire at Iconic Village and Vintage Pads apartments has been identified by the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office in coordination with Justice of the Peace Maggie H. Moreno.

Belinda Moats of Big Wells (born Aug....

San Marcos Residents Can Text Emergency Info to 9-1-1

With storm season in full swing, the City of San Marcos is reminding residents that in an emergency they can send text messages to 9-1-1 in the Central Texas area.

The Capital Area Council of Governments deployed Text to 9-1-1 service region wide in Octobe...

City Council Approves New San Marcos Development Code

The San Marcos City Council approved Code SMTX, a new 434-page development code that aligns with the City’s comprehensive plan and will guide how the City grows in the coming years.

“This is a day of celebration! Our new code has been in the works for four...