The City of San Marcos has announced that its wholesale electric provider, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), has executed a solar power purchase agreement that will bring the total renewable energy powering the City to 10% in 2021. Read on...
The City of San Marcos Public Services Department will host a public meeting at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins St., on Monday, July 29th at 6 p.m. to seek input to update the City’s Five-Year Sidewalk Maintenance and Gap Infill Plan. Read on...
On Monday, July 22, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin evening lane closures southbound along Loop 82 (Guadalupe St.) between University Drive and San Antonio St. as part of their annual road maintenance program. Read on...
Officers from the San Marcos Police Department will be serving tables and collecting donations at Texas Roadhouse, 1502 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, on Thursday, July 25... Read on...
Almost a year after the tragic Iconic Village fire that resulted in the homicides of five individuals and injury to seven others, authorities continue to appeal to the public for new information. Read on...
S.M.A.S.H. Bowling Social, Oil Painting, Pickleball and many other fun activities for adults 50+ from the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department. Read on...
The City of San Marcos Engineering and Capital Improvements staff... will hold a neighborhood open house on proposed improvements to the Sunset Acres subdivision at the Owen Goodnight Middle School cafeteria, 1301 TX-123, at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. Read on...
The San Marcos Police Department has increased the starting salary for recruits with four or more years of experience to $64,913. This is in addition to the $3000 bonus already given to incoming officers. Read on...
The City of San Marcos will host the State of San Marcos on Wednesday, July 31 at 6 p.m. at the Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins St. The public is invited to attend. Read on...
If you’re looking for a super chill companion to snuggle with, Nala is your girl! She’s a two-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix who is calm... Read on...
If you’re looking for a cat who will tolerate almost anything, Mamacita is your gal. She’s a one-year-old girl who loves to talk, is very affectionate and will let you dress her up! Read on...
Two City of San Marcos departments have recently received recognition at award ceremonies for their 2018 programs. Keep San Marcos Beautiful has been named... Read on...
Storytime
July 5, 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
San Marcos Public Library
Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun. Read on...
City of San Marcos offices, including City Hall, Public Library, Activity Center, Municipal Court and Utility Offices, will be closed Thursday, July 4, for the Independence Day Holiday. Read on...
Wildlife Craft
June 27, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For all ages. Kids under five will need adult help. Crafts take 20 to 30 minutes to complete. All supplies provided. Read on...
San Marcos Police responded to an auto-pedestrian collision in the early morning hours of Tues., June 25, 2019 that resulted in the death of a 30-year-old woman. Read on...
The San Marcos Main Street Program has designated Rhea’s Ice Cream “Partner of the Month” to celebrate the shop’s growth and its 10-year anniversary. Read on...
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder that happened at the Village on Telluride on June 5. Jon Hunter Jervis (07/29/1995) and... Read on...
Cupid lost her home when her person suddenly lost theirs and couldn’t care for her. Despite being just a pup herself, she lovingly nurtured a litter of six. Read on...
Back by popular demand! Animal-loving kids will meet live mammals, birds, and reptiles. Free tickets available at the library starting June 6!Program sponsored in honor of L. Dianne Murray. Read on...
The City of San Marcos will host a community gathering with artists Jennifer Khoshbin and Celia Mendoza, who will gather public input on a mural they will create at the... Read on...
Mai has handled her lengthy stay at the shelter with grace and pateince. Mai is a laid-back three-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier with a silky... Read on...
The City of San Marcos Capital Improvements and Engineering Department, in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation, will host an... Read on...
The City of San Marcos is offering residents several options for disposing of branches and limbs blown down during yesterday’s wind storm... Read on...
The City will hold its fourth Workforce Housing Task Force meeting on Thursday, June 13, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E.... Read on...
As part of the City’s Capital Improvements Program, the City of San Marcos will be closing lanes on Aquarena Springs Dr. between Sessom Dr. and Charles... Read on...
In an effort to improve the appearance of neighborhoods, and decrease the number of items going into a landfill, the City of San Marcos Neighborhood Enhancement Department and Texas State University will be expanding the Bobcats Give Back Read on...
Beginning June 10, the City’s Public Services Transportation Department will start street maintenance work in the Belvin Street and Downtown areas. Read on...
The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter will be closing the cat adoption center and will not be accepting cats through intake at least until Thursday June 6... Read on...
A San Antonio man is behind bars after leading police on a high-speed chase down IH-35 in a vehicle. George Alvarado (02/05/1987) was arrested... Read on...
The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Grande Communications and Cricket Wireless, presents the 2019 Movies... Read on...
The 4th Annual Miss Beautiful SMTX and You(th) Can Do It! Pageants will be hosted by the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department... Read on...
Due to additional work required and rain delays, the CM Allen Parkway construction project is behind the original schedule. The City’s Engineering... Read on...
Let’s talk about herbs! Join us for an ongoing herbalism knowledge-share with other local gardeners, foragers, and plant lovers. Feel free to bring favorite books, recipes, seeds... Read on...
The San Marcos Police Department has issued arrest warrants for a former member of the San Marcos High School faculty after receiving reports of an improper sexual relationship with a student. Read on...
The City of San Marcos Electric Utility (SMEU) has contracted with Olameter to begin installing approximately 25,000 new electric meters and upgrading 12,000 water meters in June 2019 as part of updating its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. Read on...
At approximately 5:43 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, the San Marcos Police Department responded to the Treehouse Apartments in the 800 block of N. LBJ on a call... Read on...
The San Marcos Mural Arts Committee is issuing a call for artists for a mural project at Wonder World theme park this summer. The Committee seeks to... Read on...
On Saturday evening, May 19 while responding to an incident on IH35 northbound, San Marcos Police Officer Claudia Cormier was struck by a vehicle driven by Neil Sheehan (12/16/1960) of Flower Mound, Texas that resulted in severe injuries to the Officer. Read on...
The public is invited to pay tribute to those from Hays County who lost their lives in combat at a special Memorial Day ceremony at the Hays County Veterans Memorial, located on the corner of Hopkins Street and Riverside Drive, at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. Read on...
The City of San Marcos will close Uhland Road between Lockhart Street and Mill Street to through traffic beginning Monday, May 20 for the installation of storm drain lines. Read on...
AARP Smart Diver
Monday, May 13
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This course is designed for drivers age 50 and older as a refresher for driving skills and road knowledge. Read on...
The City of San Marcos Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program is seeking community input through June 4 to potentially reallocate $1,000,000 to a new reimbursement program available to homeowners in Blanco Gardens who Read on...
The City of San Marcos is collecting housing stories and photos from community residents to guide San Marcos' housing affordability conversations. Housing stories help illustrate that housing... Read on...
Police sergeants from around the state will graduate from the Texas Sergeant Academy on Friday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at the San Marcos Police Department, 2300... Read on...
The City of San Marcos encourages the community to join cyclists from coast to coast and participate in Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17 as part of... Read on...
The San Marcos Main Street Program has designated San Marcos Fire Station #1 “Partner of the Month” to celebrate the Fire Department’s commitment to public safety and community engagement. Read on...
The Consulate General of Mexico in Austin and the San Marcos Police Department, as a joint effort, are pleased to announce the operations of a 1-day Mobile... Read on...
This handsome eight-year-old man wants all the love! Catterson is a long hair cat who will run from one side of the room to the other if it means he’ll get... Read on...
The City of San Marcos will host the second event of the 2019 Party in Your Park series on Friday, May 17 from 5-8 p.m. at Swift Memorial... Read on...
The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of San Marcos and SMCISD, is currently accepting applications for the LEGIT Summer Internship Program. Read on...
Join us for three piano performances and a discussion of the neuroscience and psychology behind music and its health benefits. Emphasis will be placed on active listening to... Read on...
On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, San Marcos Police arrested Tyshane Vris Thomas (02-28-1999) on a charge of Aggravated Sexual Assault for three sexual assault... Read on...
The San Marcos Senior Advisory Board, a seven-member board appointed by the City Council, is accepting nominations for the “San Marcos Community... Read on...
The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Departments is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the grand opening of the newly remodeled and inclusive Children’s Park Playscape... Read on...
On Friday, May 3 at 10:45 p.m., San Marcos Police, Fire and EMS responded to IH 35 at the Hwy 123 overpass for a major traffic accident that resulted in one fatality and closed... Read on...
Following a press conference held by the San Marcos Police Department this morning, Keith Vallen Louis III (6/18/91) was arrested in Austin, TX by U.S. Marshals and... Read on...
This one-year-old goofball will absolutely steal your heart! Playful yet cuddly, Jackie is an all-around rockstar cat. Since her arrival last month, Jackie has... Read on...
The Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) is scheduled to close East Hopkins St. between the intersections of Charles Austin Drive and Thorpe Lane on Saturday, April 27... Read on...
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, April 27 at City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins. Read on...
Police are searching for John Albert Barron (07/18/1988) who according to officer reports led them on a high-speed chase from San Marcos to San Antonio... Read on...
A sunny windowsill or a warm lap is all Mia needs to be happy! She is a seven-year-old girl who loves a quiet room and gentle pets. Slide her a treat and you’ll... Read on...
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... Read on...
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. Read on...
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... Read on...
