Mayor, Council and Kids Cut Ribbon on New Playscape

The Mayor and City Council, with help from local kids, cut the ribbon on the new, inclusive playscape at Children’s Park Saturday, May 19.

The event celebrated the completion of the new playscape, which replaces the well-loved wooden structures t...

SMPD to Host Church Safety Seminars

The San Marcos Police Department will host three Church Safety Seminars at the SMPD auditorium, 2300 S IH-35 in May and June. The seminars are free, but participants must register online to reserve their places.

This unique seminar addresses concerns of vi...

Falling aquifer levels trigger Stage 1 drought restrictions

The City of San Marcos will enter Stage 1 drought restrictions effective May 27 in response to dropping aquifer levels. The Edwards Aquifer Authority implemented Stage 1 on May 21.

Stage 1 drought rules restrict use of sprinklers to one day per week on a d...

Texas State’s HEAT Wins Keep Texas Beautiful Award

The Texas State Human Environment Animal Team (HEAT) has been named the 2018 Youth Organization Award winner for its efforts in beautification and landfill diversion.

The award will be presented at the Keep Texas Beautiful Award Ceremony in Georgetown June...

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Rethinking Our Garden’s Water Usage with Lori Broughton, PhD

Thursday, May 24

6 p.m.

San Marcos Public Library

Only 1 percent of the earth's water is available for drinking water and is a limited resource, especially here in the Texas Hill Country w...

San Marcos Commemorates Fallen Heroes on May 28

The public is invited to the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 28 to pay tribute to Hays County service members who lost their lives in combat. The event will start at 10 a.m. at the Hays County Veterans Memorial, 450 E. Hopkins Street.

Veterans from di...

San Marcos CVB Presents Rogers Family Tourism Awards

Local business owner Dane Adamson and the Lions Club Tube Rental were presented with the Rogers Family Tourism Award and Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Travel and Tourism Week Reception hosted by the San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau on W...

Police Seek Public’s Help to ID Aggravated Robbery Suspect

San Marcos Police are seeking help from the public identifying a man who robbed a Metro PCS store in February of this year.

On Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, a man robbed the Metro PCS store at 1515 Aquarena Springs Drive around 4:50 p.m. The suspect was disguised ...

Main Street awards May’s ‘Downtown Business of the Month’

Landis Shoe Clinic has been named the “May Downtown Business of the Month” by the San Marcos Main Street Program for serving the Downtown San Marcos community for over 100 years.

Located at 120 S LBJ Dr., this shoe repair shop has been ...

City Celebrates Bike Month & Bike to Work Day May 18

The City of San Marcos encourages the community to join cyclists from coast to coast and participate in Bike to Work Day, Fri., May 18 as part of National Bike Month.

Established in 1956 by the League of American Bicyclists, National Bike Month is celebrat...

Public Invited to Parks Master Plan Open House May 23

The San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the public to attend an Open House for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, Wed., May 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins.

“This come ...

SMPD to Run the Torch for Special Olympics

The San Marcos Police Department will participate in the 2018 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on May 23.

“The purpose of the LE Torch Run is to bolster awareness of Special Olympics of Texas, as well as to raise funds for Special Olymp...

Planning Manager, GIS Analyst Honored by Texas State

Planning Manager Abigail Gilfillan and GIS Analyst Phillicia Phillips received an award for Outstanding Support from a Governmental Agency from the Texas State Geography Department recently.

The City of San Marcos Planning and Development Services departme...

2018 Party in Your Park Series Continues on May 18

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department will host the second event of the 2018 Party in Your Park series on Friday, May 18 from 6-9 p.m. at Willow Springs Park, 325 Ellis St.

Party in Your Park is a series of events that will bring positive ...

Rabies Alert: Cat Tests Positive for Rabies in 1300 Block of Conway Drive

San Marcos Animal Protection Services is issuing a rabies alert in the Blanco Gardens Neighborhood after a cat bit its owner and another family pet.

Anyone who has had contact with the cat since Saturday, April 21 is urged to call San Marcos Animal Protect...

Sessom Bike/Pedestrian Improvements Project Complete

The City Capital Improvements and Engineering Department will host a ribbon cutting event on Monday, May 14 at 8:30 a.m. to celebrate the completion of the Sessom roadway, pedestrian and drainage project. The public is invited to attend.

The event will be ...

Police Successfully Utilize PIT Maneuver in Pursuits

San Marcos Police utilized the Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) to successfully bring two vehicle pursuits to a safe conclusion.

“These are great examples of our personnel safely and effectively utilizing tactical and pursuit training techniq...

SMEU Linemen Compete in National Lineworkers Rodeo

The San Marcos Electric Utility showed its stuff recently at the American Public Power Association’s 17^th Annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo on April 27-28 in Raleigh and Wake Forest, North Carolina. The competition is a series of events show...

Police Arrest Father, Son in Major Drug Case

The Hays County Narcotics Task Force and San Marcos Police have arrested two men transporting almost 50 pounds of high-grade marijuana and thousands of dollars in cash.

At approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 officers with the Hays County Narcotics Task...

Police Arrest Suspects in February Hardware Store Burglary

San Marcos Police have arrested two men accused of burglarizing a San Marcos hardware store in early February.

On April 19, SMPD detectives arrested Daniel De Luna of San Antonio (DOB 4/19/1979) in the 600 Block of Lincolnshire Drive in San Antonio. De Lun...

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...

San Marcos Police Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect

San Marcos Police have arrested a man accused of robbing a bank in broad daylight Saturday morning.

“The City of San Marcos is blessed to have such dedicated professionals working to keep this community safe,” said Chief Chase Stapp. &a...

San Marcos Named Among Forbes “2018 Best Places to Retire”

Forbes.com has named San Marcos as a “Best Place to Retire,” alongside such cities such as Pittsburgh, Penn.; Athens, Ga.; Salt Lake City, Utah; Jacksonville, Fla. and Lexington, Ky.

“There is something in San Marcos for every...

City Crews to Conduct Smoke Testing May 1-3--POSTPONED

City crews will “smoke test” the sanitary sewer system in the Castle Forest neighborhood May 1-3 beginning at 9 a.m. daily. The information gained from this study will be used to repair and improve the sanitary sewer system in the area.

During this testing...

Suspect in March 10 Assault Turns Self In

A man accused of assaulting another man downtown last month, causing him severe injuries, has turned himself in.

Bryan Albert Garcia (DOB 01/26/1984) of Boerne turned himself in to the Hays County Jail early Thursday morning, April 19. He was charged with ...

Applications Available for LEGIT Internship Program

The City of San Marcos, in partnership with the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce and SMCISD, is currently accepting applications for the LEGIT Summer Internship Program.

LEGIT stands for principles the students will encounter during the program: Learning, Ex...

Main Street Nets Series of Awards, Grants

The San Marcos Main Street Program announced on Monday, April 12 that their efforts in beautifying and improving downtown have recently won multiple awards, grants and recognition.

Main Street invited the partners, Advisory Board, committee members and pub...

SMPD Arrests Men Accused in Pizza Delivery Robbery

San Marcos Police have arrested five men accused of robbing a pizza delivery driver earlier this month.

On April 7 just before 5 p.m., the victim received a delivery order of pizza to Aqua 16 apartments. When he delivered the pizzas, the residents of the a...

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...

Mountain Lions Sighted Near Purgatory Greenspace

Off-duty San Marcos Police officers have made two mountain lion sightings near the Purgatory Park area in the past month. The sightings were both at dusk, which is a common time for the large cats to be moving and beginning to hunt.

“Mountain lio...

San Marcos Public Library News

Babies Need Books!

San Marcos Public Library

Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. through Nov. 10

Contact: Deborah Carter/512.393.8210

Books are Vitamins for Your Baby's Brain!

Every week, the San Marcos Public Library provides parents and caregivers with books, story times,...

City Awarded Additional $24 Million in Disaster Recovery Funds

The City of San Marcos has been awarded an additional $24 million in disaster recovery funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, bringing the total awarded since the 2015 floods to $57.8 million.

“We were excited to receive...

City Welcomes Tyler Hjorth as Head of San Marcos Electric Utility

Tyler Hjorth has been named Assistant Director of Public Services, heading the City’s electric utility operations. He joined the City on March 12, 2018.

“Tyler is an excellent addition to the City team,” said City Manager Bert...

Protect Your Trees From Oak Wilt

Spring is the season for yard work, but residents should avoid pruning their oak trees this time of year to help prevent oak wilt.

“Mature shade trees like oaks increase property value and are an essential part of the Central Texas environment,&a...

Main Street Wins Multiple Awards, Grants

The San Marcos Main Street Program announced today that their efforts in beautifying and improving downtown has won multiple awards, grants and recognition.

Main Street invites the public to attend the formal Proclamation at City Hall to celebrate the awar...

Summer Camp Registration Open for San Marcos Residents

Registration is now open for residents for the annual Summer Fun and Discovery Camp programs. People may register children for these fun and educational summer camps in person at the Grant Harris Jr. Building, 401 E. Hopkins.

Registration for non-residents...

City Warns of Scammers Posing as Police Department

The San Marcos Police Department is warning the public of a new, sophisticated scam in which a caller is posing as the department and “spoofing” the SMPD phone number.

A victim of this scam received a phone call appearing to come from t...

Police Searching for Suspect in March 10 Assault

The San Marcos Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a man who assaulted another man downtown earlier this month and caused severe injuries.

Injury to the victim occurred when his head struck the ground, knocking him unconscious an...

Bike boxes repainted downtown for increased bicycle safety

The bike boxes downtown have recently been repainted to help increase bicyclist safety.

The green areas on N. LBJ at the intersections of Hopkins, Hutchison and University are called “bike boxes” and are designated areas where bicyclist...

Library Earns ‘Texas Achievement in Library Excellence Award’

The San Marcos Public Library has been awarded the 2017 Texas Achievement in Library Excellence Award, a statewide honor given by the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association.

“I am so proud of the San Marcos Public Library staff,”...

2018 Party in Your Park Series Kicks Off February 23

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department will host the first event of the 2018 Party in Your Park series on Friday, Feb. 23 from 6-9 p.m. at Franklin Square Park, 1902 N Bishop St.

Party in Your Park is a series of events that will bring posi...

Set Up a Monarch Butterfly-Friendly Garden

Registration is now open for the MiGreat Challenge, a City-hosted competition to create beautiful, monarch butterfly-friendly gardens.

Prizes will be given to the first, second and third place gardens. Prizes include an official certification from Monarch ...

San Marcos Municipal Court Delayed Until 10 a.m.

Hays County offices will have a delayed opening at 10 a.m. on Monday due to potential severe weather.  The San Marcos Municipal Court, which is housed in the Hays County Government Center will also open at 10 a.m.  All other City of San ...

City of San Marcos Prepares for More Outages

City of San Marcos Prepares for More Outages

The City of San Marcos Electric Utility (SMEU) continues to make repairs after addressing over four hundred outages today and fielding more than one thousand calls.  City officials say many of...

Harvey Continues to Bring Strong Rains and Officials Warn Residents to Stay Alert to Weather, Drivin

Harvey Continues to Bring Strong Rains and Officials Warn Residents to Stay Alert to Weather, Driving Situations

With additional road closures throughout Hays County and City jurisdictions, emergency management and first response officials continue to remi...

El Condado de Hays y La Cuidad de San Marcos activar completamente el Centro de Operaciones de Emerg

El Condado de Hays y La Cuidad de San Marcos activar completamente el Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia; Establecer una línea telefónica no urgente para residents.

El Conda...

Hays County, City of San Marcos Fully Activate Emergency Operations Center; Establish Non-Emergency

Over Friday night and through early Saturday morning, sporadic heavy rains were reported and several low water crossings are closed throughout the county. No unusual events have occurred and no shelters are open at this time. Officials anticipate that hig...

SECRETARY CARSON ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL $179 MILLION TO HELP STATES RECOVER FROM 2015, 2016 DISASTERS

SECRETARY CARSON ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL $179 MILLION TO HELP STATES RECOVER FROM 2015, 2016 DISASTERS

Funding to support recovery in hard-hit areas of Florida, West Virginia, Texas, and the Carolinas

WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development (...