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The independent student-run news organization of Texas State University. Defending the First Amendment since 1911. For TXST sports follow @UnivStarSports
San Marcos, TX
Joined November 2007
Texas Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows issued civil arrest warrants for House Democrats who were not present when the House convened at 3 p.m. on Aug. 4.
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Texas Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows issued civil arrest warrants for House Democrats who were not present when the House convened at 3 p.m. on Aug. 4. The majority of Democrats were not...
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Among the 160 canoes floating in Spring Lake’s waters for the 62nd Annual Texas Water Safari on June 13, Gage Smith, stern rower and accounting senior, and Jared Richter, bow rower and finance senior, had many reasons to be nervous.
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Among the 160 canoes floating in Spring Lake’s waters for the 62nd Annual Texas Water Safari on June 13, Gage Smith, stern rower and accounting senior, and Jared Richter, bow rower and finance...
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The Hays County Health Department (HCHD) was notified on July 29 that a lab confirmed a human case of West Nile Virus (WNV).
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The Hays County Health Department (HCHD) was notified on July 29 that a lab confirmed a human case of West Nile Virus (WNV). HCHD said it was the first reported human case of WNV in the county in...
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On July 14, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump Administration to continue its efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
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On July 14, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump Administration to continue its efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. The now lifted injunction, made by Massachusetts District...
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It’s July in Major League Baseball, meaning events and coverage of the sport are at possibly the highest it will be all season. One of those many events just wrapped up on Monday night: the MLB Draft.
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It’s July in Major League Baseball, meaning events and coverage of the sport are at possibly the highest it will be all season. One of those many events just wrapped up on Monday night: the MLB...
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The NCAA baseball season officially ended on June 22, but for Texas State, the season came to an end far sooner. A 4-2 loss to Troy exactly one month earlier on May 22 signaled the end to yet another disappointing season for Bobcat baseball.
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The NCAA baseball season officially ended on June 22, but for Texas State, the season came to an end far sooner. A 4-2 loss to Troy exactly one month earlier on May 22 signaled the end to yet another...
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Bobcat Baseball will travel 195 miles north to La Moderna Field in Cleburne, Texas to partake in REV Entertainment’s 2026 College Baseball Tournament, the team announced Monday.
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Bobcat Baseball will travel 195 miles north to La Moderna Field in Cleburne, Texas to partake in REV Entertainment’s 2026 College Baseball Tournament, the team announced Monday. The tournament field...
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On Tuesday, June 10, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted a resolution brought forth by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra calling for due process and humane treatment of immigrants.
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On Tuesday, June 10, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted a resolution brought forth by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra calling for due process and humane treatment of immigrants....
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RT @kdamp: Beth & I were so sad to hear about the passing of our friend Kym Fox. Kym was an irrepressible advocate for her students at the….
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Texas State volleyball adventured overseas from June 9-20 on the program’s first International Tour. They faced off against multiple European squads and traveled across five countries.
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Texas State volleyball adventured overseas from June 9-20 on the program’s first International Tour. They faced off against multiple European squads and traveled across five countries. The Bobcats...
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In response to criticism and concern from members of the community, the San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) has established a policy for the use of License Plate Reading cameras (LPRs).
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In response to criticism and concern from members of the community, the San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) has established a policy for the use of License Plate Reading cameras (LPRs). The policy...
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The San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) is looking for a second suspect and an unnamed witness in connection with the July 19 fatal shooting on The Square.
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Update 7/22/2025 at 1:02 a.m. SMPD announced in a Facebook post that Avery Saul Bowman Jr., the second suspect for the July 19 shooting, is in police custody. “Thanks to Hays County Crime Stoppers...
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RT @RyanClaycamp: @UniversityStar The conference has ended. Back to the newsroom to write up story, so stay tuned. Follow @UniversityStar f….
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RT @RyanClaycamp: @UniversityStar According to Standridge, the incident started when one of the now deceased victims, was confronted by the….
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RT @RyanClaycamp: @UniversityStar Standridge has asked for the public's help locating 19-year-old Avery Saul Bowman Jr., who is wanted for….
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RT @RyanClaycamp: @UniversityStar Standridge said that eight bullets were fired in one second.
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RT @RyanClaycamp: @UniversityStar According to SMPD Chief Stan Standridge, SMPD arrived on the scene at 1:33 a.m., just two minutes after t….
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RT @RyanClaycamp: I'm live from the #SMTX Police Department's press conference on yesterday's double homicide on The Square, where I'll be….
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BREAKING: Two people died after a shooting on The Square. Multiple people were detained and SMPD said there is no ongoing threat to the public. This is a developing story, The University Star will provide updates.
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Update 7/22/2025 at 1:27 a.m. Avery Saul Bowman Jr., a second suspect wanted for capital murder in connection with Saturday’s shooting, is now in SMPD custody, according to SMPD. Update 7/19/2025 at...
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More than 50 demonstrators gathered outside the Hays County Courthouse on July 17 as part of the national “Good Trouble Lives on” protests.
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More than 50 demonstrators gathered outside the Hays County Courthouse on July 17 as part of the national “Good Trouble Lives on” protests. The protest, which lasted from 4-6:30 p.m., was held by the...
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