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University administrators removed Gina Hinojosa gubernatorial campaign ads from The University Star’s news racks this we...
10/29/2026

University administrators removed Gina Hinojosa gubernatorial campaign ads from The University Star’s news racks this week, saying the paid ads violated the university’s policy.

University administrators removed Gina Hinojosa gubernatorial campaign ads from The University Star’s news racks this week, saying the paid ads violated the university’s policy. Despite university policies that dictate that student staff members decide news advertisements and editorial content, ...

10/26/2026

Tailgating looks a little different at Texas State this year, so we asked students on campus how they feel about the changes.

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Interviewers: Grace Neves & Kennedy Mays
Video editors: Abby Krantz & Tatum Pou

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10/23/2026

The new parking permit system for the 2026-27 academic year has faculty voicing their concerns.

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Explainer: Adrienne Diaz
Orignal reporting: Arabella DiChristina
Script adaptation: Elena Benitez
Video editors: Tatum Pou and Kennedy Mays

Read the full story at Universitystar.com

The San Marcos Police Department arrested four Texas State Phi Delta Theta pledges for hazing.
10/22/2026

The San Marcos Police Department arrested four Texas State Phi Delta Theta pledges for hazing.

The San Marcos Police Department arrested four Texas State Phi Delta Theta pledges for hazing. Tyler Fogg, 18-year-old finance freshman, Wyatt Carr, 18-year-old wildlife biology freshman, William Older, 19-year-old criminal justice freshman and Noah Lara, 20-year-old exercise science sophomore, were...

About 200 people gathered at the Hays County Historic Courthouse on Oct. 17 for a “No Kings” protest encouraging residen...
10/22/2026

About 200 people gathered at the Hays County Historic Courthouse on Oct. 17 for a “No Kings” protest encouraging residents to vote in the midterm elections.

About 200 people gathered at the Hays County Historic Courthouse on Oct. 17 for a “No Kings” protest encouraging residents to vote in the midterm elections. The “No Kings: Vote Early” event was part of a nationwide movement that held more than 3,000 rallies across all 50 states. The movement...

A Texas State satellite was launched into space to study radiation in Earth’s atmosphere.
10/21/2026

A Texas State satellite was launched into space to study radiation in Earth’s atmosphere.

A Texas State satellite was launched into space to study radiation in Earth’s atmosphere. The satellite, named PROVES-Maia, launched Oct. 13 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. After more than two years of work by the PROVES-Maia team at the Texas State ...

The San Marcos City Council Mayor serves alongside six city council members to establish policies and make decisions aff...
10/20/2026

The San Marcos City Council Mayor serves alongside six city council members to establish policies and make decisions affecting development, services and community programs. Jane Hughson is the current mayor but is running for Place 3.

Candidate answers may have been minimally edited or cut for style and clarity.

The San Marcos City Council Mayor serves alongside six city council members to establish policies and make decisions affecting development, services and community programs. Jane Hughson is the current mayor but is running for Place 3. Candidate answers may have been minimally edited or cut for style...

Young people are fed up with the current political climate. At the ballot box, they can turn that frustration into chang...
10/16/2026

Young people are fed up with the current political climate. At the ballot box, they can turn that frustration into change.

Young people are fed up with the current political climate. At the ballot box, they can turn that frustration into change. Major Texas races, including those for governor and U.S. Senate, are closely contested, so voters at the polls can shape the next few years of Texas and even national politics.....

Texas State students gathered at The Fighting Stallions to show support for Jane Doe and advocate for sexual assault awa...
10/15/2026

Texas State students gathered at The Fighting Stallions to show support for Jane Doe and advocate for sexual assault awareness.

Texas State students gathered at The Fighting Stallions to show support for Jane Doe and advocate for sexual assault awareness. From Sept. 1, 2024 to Aug. 31, 2025, Texas State reported a total of 636 reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking, with zero of the report...

The University Police Department is investigating a burglary and indecent assault at Cypress Hall after an individual ga...
10/14/2026

The University Police Department is investigating a burglary and indecent assault at Cypress Hall after an individual gained entry through an unsecured door.

The University Police Department is investigating a burglary and indecent assault at Cypress Hall after an individual gained entry through an unsecured door. At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 11, UPD responded to a report of burglary and indecent assault at Cypress Hall. The man fled after the resi...

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