San Marcos Youth Commission Hosts Leadership Conference

Online registration is open for the San Marcos Youth Commission’s “Live Your Best Life” Leadership Conference, Saturday, April 6, 8:45 am to 2 pm, at the San Marcos Activity Center.

Participants will learn about topics such as...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week:  Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles is a beautiful two-year-old domestic short hair with piercing eyes. He’s a sweet boy who loves to be scratches behind the ears and plenty of pampering! He can be a little nervous around other cat...

Emergency Management Coordinator Elected to EMAT Board

                  Rachel Ingle

San Marcos Emergency Management Coordinator, Rachel Ingle is the newest elected member of the Board of Directors for the Emergency Management As...

Mother and Son Bowling Night Set for May 9

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation department is hosting its third annual Mother & Son Bowling Night on Thursday, May 9 at Sunset Bowling Lanes, 1304 TX-123. This event is for children ages two and older and their mother, mother-figure, aunt,...

Spring Break and Other Upcoming Library Events

Spring Break Library Events

Monday, March 18

Scratch & Snap Coding

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - Registration required.

Code Ninjas bring hands-on projects which teach the principles of coding in a fun way. For ages 7-14.

Tuesday, March 19

Storytime 10 &...

Draft Housing Study Presented at Task Force Meeting

The City will hold its third Workforce Housing Task Force meeting on Thursday, Mar. 14, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Marcos Rec Hall, 298 Jowers Dr.

The Task Force is comprised of 19 community leaders charged with assisting the San Marcos City Counci...

Upcoming Library Events

International Women’s Day:

“A Room of One’s Own” Art Show

Friday, March 8

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, you are invited to join local artist and poet, Debangana Banerjee, ...

You(th) Can Do It! Pageant Registration Deadline March 15

The deadline for the You(th) Can Do It! pageant is just over a week away on Friday, Mar. 15. The pageant will be hosted by the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, on March 29 at 7 p.m. The ...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week:  Indigo

How could you say no to those eyes?! Indigo is a beautiful two-year-old domestic short hair. Indigo came to our shelter a little timid, but is warming up, and as she gets more comfortable in her environment, her fantastic ...

Two Arrested for DWI, Intoxication Assault on Peace Officer

Two individuals have been arrested on intoxication-related charges early this morning in downtown San Marcos after a routine traffic stop ended in an auto-pedestrian crash involving two members of the San Marcos Police Department.   

On W...

Drop Off Brushy Waste Saturday – 750 River Road

The City of San Marcos will host its monthly brushy waste drop-off for residential garbage and recycling service customers on Saturday, March 9 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The brush drop off can be reached by taking the San Marcos Animal Shelter entrance at 750 ...

Adult Spelling Bee Rescheduled for May 23

The 2019 Adult Spelling Bee, hosted by the Friends of the San Marcos Public Library, has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 23, 7 pm, at Aquabrew, located at 150 S. LBJ Dr.

There are still team slots available for those who wish to participate, and the dead...

Man Arrested for Sexual Assault, Police Seek Additional Victims

Point of Clarification: No portion of the original press release was intended to characterize the exact circumstances surrounding how the victim left the downtown area to later find herself in McFarland’s home. At this early stage of the investi...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week:  Cruiser

If you’re looking for a lap cat, Cruiser is your man! Cruiser is a four-year-old orange tabby who loves treats and scratches behind the ears. Cruiser wants to be the center of your attention, and can be a little...

Rio Vista Falls Repairs Needed Following Flood Damage

Damage caused by past flooding, including the 2015 floods, is forcing the City of San Marcos to make emergency repairs to Rio Vista Dam and Falls. Rio Vista Falls is a popular swimming spot for locals and tourists. As the weather warms up, the parks depar...

Police Investigating First Traffic Fatality of 2019

On February 28, 2019 at approximately 2:22 a.m., San Marcos Police, Fire and EMS were dispatched to a fatal traffic collision in the 300 block of Staples Road.

At the scene, police found that a black Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by Armando Puentes (1...

City Releases SMART Terminal Details and FAQ

The City of San Marcos has released details and Frequently Asked Questions about the upcoming council agenda item San Marcos Air and Rail Truck (SMART) Terminal.

The document can be accessed at http://sanmarcostx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12100/SMART-TERMINA...

Kick Off Meeting for the Travis Street Project on Tuesday

The City of San Marcos Engineering and Capital Improvements Department will host a community meeting to kick off the Travis Street construction project designed to alleviate local drainage issues in the Heritage Neighborhood area.  The meeting wi...

Arrest Warrant Issued for SMCISD Teacher Accused of Having a Sexual Relationship with a Student

On January 24, 2019 at approximately 6:25 p.m., a San Marcos police officer was dispatched to San Marcos High School for a report of an inappropriate relationship between a teacher and student, a second-degree felony.

The officer was advised by the athleti...

Main Street Names Tantra Coffeehouse Business of the Month

The San Marcos Main Street Program has named Tantra Coffeehouse February’s Downtown Business of the Month for their investment in the downtown community, curb appeal and unique customer experience.

Since opening in 2007, Tantra has transformed th...

Best Friends For Life Program Set to Begin February 25

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with Texas State University to continue its inclusive recreation program, Best Friends For Life (BFFL). The program is free and open to youth, ages 2-13, of all ability levels. BFFL will...

New Vehicle Information Available on Hit and Run

The San Marcos Police Department is still seeking information about an auto/pedestrian crash that occurred on Saturday, Feb 9 at 10:29pm at the intersection of N. LBJ Dr. and Hutchison Street that has left one victim in the ICU.

Multiple videos provided by...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week:  Paulie

What a sweet cat! Paulie is affectionate, playful and curious. This two-year-old boy loves to wrestle with stuffed animals so much, he has the potential to be a great mouser. Paulie got his name because he is a Polydactyl,...

San Marcos Linemen Complete Four-Year Certification

Five San Marcos Electric Utility (SMEU) Linemen recently completed a four-year certification program through the Northwest Lineman College, an online remote education course that requires undergoing 906 hours of training and passing 40 written tests.

Linem...

Electric Bikes Added to Bike Share Fleet

VeoRide is bringing 150 e-bikes to the City of San Marcos and Texas State University this month, expanding the bike share program that launched last September.

Beginning February 22, the City and University will host multiple events both on campus and aro...

Adult Spelling Bee Extends Registration Deadline

Registration for the third annual Friends of the Library Spelling Bee fundraiser, held at Aquabrew, 150 S. LBJ Dr. on March 13 at 7 pm, has been extended until February 28.

Teams of three participants aged 18 and up will compete for the title of 2019 Spell...

San Marcos Police, Marshals to Join Warrant Roundup

San Marcos Police and the City Marshal’s Office are joining law enforcement agencies across Texas for a warrant roundup beginning February 19, with increased enforcement the entire month of March.

The San Marcos Municipal Court of Record has a wa...

SMRAS Releases Data from Animal Cruelty Seizure Case

The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is still re-homing animals rescued from last November’s large animal cruelty seizure case near Buda. In total, the shelter took in 176 animals from The Leisure Cat (TLC) Animal Rescue that were living in br...

San Marcos Police Investigating Murder-Suicide

On Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at approximately 11:23 a.m., the San Marcos Police Department responded to the 1200 block of Hilltop Dr for a report of shots fired with one person shot in the head. 

Witnesses advised that the victim, Brihana Landrum (05/...

Police Arrest Two in Connection with Murder

The San Marcos Police Department has arrested two men in connection with the murder of Aaron Peterman earlier this week.

Martin Garcia Jr (01/29/96) of Austin and James Lee Zapata Jr. (05/11/99) of Kyle were arrested on Friday evening in Austin. T...

San Marcos Police Investigating Homicide-Robbery

San Marcos Police are investigating a suspicious death at a local apartment complex that was discovered yesterday morning. They are treating this investigation as a robbery-homicide.

At 7:24am on Wednesday, February 13, the San Marcos Police Department re...

Sessom Drive Waterline Repair Update

Lane changes on Sessom Drive between Aquarena Springs to Ed JL Green have gone into effect as the waterline repair work along Sessom Drive continues.

Lanes are restriped and traffic controls will shift the traffic to the south (university) side of the roa...

San Marcos to Participate in Great Texas River Clean Up

The City of San Marcos, Texas State University and the City of Kyle and the Texas River Protection Association are calling on volunteers to register for the 34^th Annual Great Texas River Clean Up on March 2 from 9am to 1pm that will clean all 90 miles of ...

City Offices Closed Next Monday for Presidents’ Day

City of San Marcos offices, including City Hall, Library, Activity Center, Municipal Court and Utility Offices, will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Texas Disposal Systems will operate its usual Monday trash and re...

Free After School Programs Offered to Middle School Students

Miller and Goodnight Middle School students have a chance to sign up for free, recreation-based after school programs led by the City of San Marcos Parks & Recreation Department and Texas State University.

Goal:POST (Partnered Out of School Time) will...

Main Street to Host Cottage Kitchen Luncheon Feb. 15

The San Marcos Main Street Program is hosting the Cottage Kitchen Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Charles S. Cock House Museum located on 400 E. Hopkins St.

The public is invited to get comfortable in period furniture, take in the...

San Marcos Mural Arts Committee Issues Calls for Artists

The San Marcos Mural Arts Committee is issuing calls for artists for two mural projects this spring.

Conoco Fast Stop Stores # 6

The Mural Arts Committee seeks to commission a professional visual artist or artist team to design and paint a mural, with inpu...

Police Seek Info on Saturday Night Hit and Run

The San Marcos Police Department is seeking information about an auto/pedestrian crash that occurred on Saturday, Feb 9 at 10:29pm at the intersection of N. LBJ Dr. and Hutchison Street that has left one victim in the ICU.

Pedro Ybarra, a 54 year old fathe...

Friends of the Library Host 3rd Annual Adult Spelling Bee

Registration is now open for the third annual Friends of the Library Spelling Bee fundraiser, held at Aquabrew, 150 S. LBJ Dr. on March 13 at 7 pm.

Teams of three participants aged 18 and up will compete for the title of 2019 Spelling Bee Champion Swarm of...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week:  Handsome Dan

Are you searching for a companion who wants nothing but love? Then Handsome Dan is your man! This one-year-old sweetheart is obsessed with love and affection.

He’ll follow you and wind around your ankles. H...

Drop Off Brushy Waste Saturday – 750 River Road

The City of San Marcos will host its monthly brushy waste drop-off for residential garbage and recycling service customers on Saturday, Feb 9 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The brush drop off can be reached by taking the San Marcos Animal Shelter entrance at 750 Riv...

Police Arrest Man Wanted for Injury to a Child

The San Marcos Police Department has reported that Richard Blythe (dob 6.19.1999) was arrested in Killeen on Monday, February 4 by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force and is now in custody for charges of injury to a child/serious bodily injury.

An arrest war...

Tickets Still Available for Golden Sweetheart’s Ball

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department is hosting their 20^th annual Golden Sweetheart’s Ball for couples and singles age 50 and above in San Marcos and surrounding communities.

This semi-formal event will be held on Friday, Februa...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week:  Ricky Ricardo

This boy is all about the cuddles! Ricky Ricardo is a four-year-old domestic short hair. He may be a little nervous in new environments, but once he is comfortable, he will happily lay in your lap or find a good win...

City of San Marcos Offers Spring Break Camp for Kids

The school break is quickly approaching and it can be stressful for working parents to find childcare. The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department encourages residents and non-residents to take advantage of Spring Break Camp, March 18th-22nd fr...

City Accepting Final Applications for Housing Assistance

The City of San Marcos is accepting applications for the fifth and final round of disaster recovery housing assistance for the original $33,794,000 awarded through a Community Development Block Grant. Applicants must have incurred damage to their homes in...

Public Invited to My Historic SMTX Open House

Residents will have a second opportunity to provide input regarding the My Historic SMTX project on Monday, Feb. 4 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Dunbar Recreation Center, 801 West MLK Drive. 

The City of San Marcos Planning & Develop...

San Marcos Public Library News

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the San Marcos Public Library are co-sponsoring a free income tax assistance program at the library from February 2 to April 15 on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Mondays from 3 pm- 6 pm.&nbs...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week:  Annabelle

A little shy, a little reserved, but with a whole lot of love to give, Annabelle is searching for the perfect family that understands her. It takes a little bit of patience, but once Annabelle trusts you, she becomes a ...

GRA Trail Riders Visit Downtown on their way to Stock Show & Rodeo

The San Marcos Main Street Program will host the Greater Randolph Area (GRA) Trail Riders on Feb. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for their annual stop in Downtown San Marcos as they travel to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. 

The inside lanes ...

City Seeks Applicants for youth Program Funding

The City of San Marcos is currently accepting applications to fund programs serving children and youth in the San Marcos area during the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year. 

Applications must be turned in to the Grant Harris, Jr. Building, 401 E. Hopkins, by n...

City to Host ‘Art and the Business of Art’ Workshop Jan. 31

The City of San Marcos will host a marketing and business workshop for artists at the San Marcos Activity Center Multipurpose Room, 501 E. Hopkins, on Thursday, Jan. 31 at noon.

The workshop, “Art and the Business of Art,” will cover promotion, event plann...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week:  Oliver

Oliver is a social butterfly! He is extremely curious, loves playing with toys, and is very happy being held. Oliver is a beautiful one year old black domestic short hair with piercing eyes. He would be a great fit for any...

WIC to Open New San Marcos Location

On Monday, January 28, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program offices in San Marcos will open their new office on The Village of San Marcos campus at 215 S. Reimer Ave.

The new location will feature extensive parking, a spacious waiting area, a bre...

Citizen Police Academy Class Starts in February

The San Marcos Police Department will begin its Winter Citizen Police Academy classes on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 in the auditorium at the San Marcos Police Department, located at 2300 S IH-35.

The Citizen’s Police Academy is a 14-week course that...

City Clerk’s Office Wins 5-Star Award

The San Marcos City Clerk’s office has won the Texas Department of State Health Services 2018 Exemplary Five Star Service Award for local vital statistics registrars.

“Margaret Salinas and Elizabeth Trevino are the dynamic duo that ach...

City Offices Closed Monday for MLK Day

City of San Marcos offices, including City Hall, Library, Activity Center, Animal Shelter, Discovery Center, San Marcos Municipal Court, and Utility Offices, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. ...

Tickets on sale now for Valentine’s celebration for 50 and over

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department is hosting their 20^th annual Golden Sweetheart’s Ball for couples and singles age 50 and above in San Marcos and surrounding communities.

This semi-formal event will be held on Friday, Febru...

Missing Hays County Man Found Dead in Blanco River

San Marcos Police and Fire personnel recovered the body of Omar Maya-Rangel (4.13.86) of Kyle, TX, on January 12 in the Blanco River.  Mr. Maya-Rangel had been missing since Dec. 28, 2018.

At approximately 2:45 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, San Marcos ...

City Seeks Volunteers to Plant Trees in Children’s Park

The City of San Marcos is hosting a community tree planting event at Children’s Park on January 19^th, from 10am - 12:30pm.

Twenty trees will be planted to help beautify and shade the area around the playground. Please bring your own water and wea...

Traffic Control Box Art Installed; Designs by Local Artists

The City of San Marcos has installed three new pieces of public art on traffic control boxes at busy intersections in the community.

The Traffic Control Box Art program aims to enhance the city by adding works of art to the streetscape on surfaces that are...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week:  Demeter

Such a lovable and playful girl! Demeter is a one year old domestic short haired tabby who will happily follow you wherever you go. Demeter does great with other cats, including her sister and kennelmate, Persephone. She ...

SMPD Arrests Shooter and Serial Rock Thrower

New Year’s Day Shooting Injures Three, SMPD Makes Arrest

On Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, San Marcos Police arrested Korey Ryan Aleman (6.14.95) of New Braunfels, TX, for a shooting that occurred on San Antonio St. on Jan.1.  Aleman has been c...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 (...