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Hays County Tax Office develops new property tax software system
By Kaylee Gonzalez Assistant Director, News Reporter HAYS COUNTY— Hays County property taxpayers will temporarily lose access to online tax services starting…
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E-scooters make their return to San Marcos
By Jolee Gavito News Reporter SAN MARCOS– For the first time in over a year, electric scooters have returned to the San Marcos area, as a unanimous vote from…
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Lana Del Rey: Born to Die Album Review
Aidan Salas Music Journalist   “Heaven is a place on earth with you / Tell me all the things you wanna do” is the iconic line that everyone in the world…
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How Project PURE brought ballroom culture to San Marcos
By Brooke Bousley Blog Content Contributor San Marcos, a town where nightlife is typically defined by the stereotypical college bar or club experience, was…
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Bobcats battle Broncos to a scoreless draw
By Samuel Halfon   KTSW Sports Reporter   SAN MARCOS, Texas – No. 18 Texas State battles to a draw for the second time this season with a score of…
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Bobcats Outlast North Texas in an in-state Shootout
By Solomon Nash   KTSW Sports Reporter   SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State secured its first win of the 2026 season as they downed the North…
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Warriors shutout Rattlers in a dominant win to start district
By Aaron Holt KTSW Sports Reporter SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Rattlers kicked off district play against the Pieper Warriors Friday night. The Rattlers who…
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Songs that Sound Like Texas Autumn
Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist As temperatures finally drop below triple digits, I can safely say that fall is here. Nothing beats the slightly cooler…
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Good City Modern at Tantra
Kathryn Akers Local Music Journalist On September 11th, Good City Modern played a show at Tantra, right off the San Marcos Square. Good City Modern is a band…
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A Reflection on Narrow Head’s Moments of Clarity
Lee McNally Local Music Journalist Narrow Head’s third studio album “Moments of Clarity” first released in February of 2023, has continued to remain vital to…
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Role Model In High Hopes Alongside Chuck Timely & The Hourglass
Jillian Turley Music Journalist Who is Role Model, who is Chuck Timely, and what is The Hourglass? Musician and pop singer, Tucker Pillsbury, debuts in his…
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Bobcats Football Drop I-35 Rivalry to UTSA
By Ian Graffunder KTSW Sports Reporter SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Bobcats lost a closely contested match to UTSA Saturday in a 31-26 contest. Texas State looked…
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Rattlers Fall to Mavericks on Homecoming Night
By Tristan Gonzalez   KTSW Sports Reporter San Marcos, Texas – Homecoming night was rough for the San Marcos Rattlers last night. After dealing with…
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Controversy Kills
Ray Bellville Music Journalist Controversy has most recently served its purpose by tearing the artist down from the pedestal of fame. But it also has the…
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David Reyna: A “classic” new addition to Indiepop
Enrique Lara Rap/Hip-hop Music Journalist The rustic upstairs venue of this beer garden wrapped up the final performances before the upstairs venue closed off…
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Waves and Melodies: The timeless appeal of Jack Johnson’s acoustic sound
Allison Kirk Music Journalist Life is hard. The world will throw obstacles. Especially as college students, It’s easy to become overwhelmed, tired, and…
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Sweet Pill Delivered At Mohawk In Austin, Texas
Blake Burton Music Journalist Friday night, August 21st, I found myself at Mohawk in Austin, Texas. I’ve followed a band from Philadelphia for a few years from…
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Doom Records Delivered a Heavy Night of Shoegaze at Mohawk
Blake Burton Music Journalist On any given night, you’re bound to run into some sort of live music in Austin. I stumbled across a post from Doom Records…
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Revisiting Cleo Sol’s Rose in the Dark: Finding Light Six Years Later
Bhavana Hari Rap Journalist Some albums are attached to the moment they were released, while others seem to grow into something different as time passes. Cleo…
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Austin’s Very Own, The Sword, Might Have Been The Loudest Show I’ve Ever Been To
Blake Burton Music Journalist On Saturday August 8th, Radio East hosted local Austin legends, The Sword who were supported by Red Fang and Spoon Benders. When…
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From Doll to DJ: Trans Synthesis and The Sound of Tomorrow
Brooke Bousley Music Journalist   For those who have spent hours engaging with varying intersections of internet culture and the electronic music scene…
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All You Need To Know About LEVITATION Festival 2026
Blake Burton Music Journalist With LEVITATION Fest right around the corner, it’s time to start planning your week because you won’t want to miss some of…
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The Party That Packed The Block: San Marcos Block Party 2026
Emma Paff Rap/Hip-Hop Director This past Saturday, AfterDark Entertainment and Special Delivery Presents hosted a massive feat of entertainment: the San Marcos…
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You Need to Know Che
Kash Young Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist Atlanta has always been one of the biggest cities, constantly producing rap talent from T.I. to Outkast, Future, Gucci Mane…
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Casata San Marcos: An Unconventional Solution to a Prevalent Problem
By Kira Utter Blog Content Contributor The country road is lined with vibrant green foliage. The drive home is pleasant and secluded. Not many people drive…
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Hip-Hop Is Sociology Too
Maddie Bogan Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist Oftentimes, the subject matter in hip-hop music covers a wide range of societal issues. Some people may not even realize it…
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Your Ultimate Guide to Levitation Fest 2026
Desarey Elizondo Lopez Music Journalist Every year since 2008, the live music capitol of the world hosts one of the most vibrant and anticipated festivals of…
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The ‘Tomorrowland’ Experience at the San Marcos Block Party
Jared Stautzenberger Assistant Music Director   This past Saturday I had the chance to cover the first ever San Marcos Block Party event. Believe it or…
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ADÉLA PRIMA Album Review
Aidan Salas Music Journalist   A new pop girl has emerged and released her debut album, PRIMA. ADÉLA was introduced to us as a contestant in Pop Star…
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An Honest Review of Reality Awaits
Allison Kirk Music Journalist   Credentials After 6 years, The Strokes just released a new album, Reality Awaits, and there’s been a lot of controversy…
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Forget ACL, I Flew to London for All Points East
Ethan McConnell Music Director Everyone has seen rollouts for festivals here and there, like Rolling Loud, ACL, Coachella, the big shows everyone yearns to…
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#17 Bobcats rally late to defeat Rice 4-3, remain undefeated on the season
By Sparti Locklin   KTSW Sports Reporter   SAN MARCOS, Texas – Bobcat field was sent into a frenzy late last night as an 89th minute screamer from…
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Lowertown’s Ugly Duckling Union at Ballroom
Desarey Elizondo Lopez Music Journalist There are plenty of great bands and artists that I have seen play live, but I can say with full confidence that…
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Cannelle Ferragu is the Cure For Gen Z’s Nostalgia Fatigue
Brooke Bousley Music Journalist   Previous to Cannelle’s modeling for prestigious fashion houses or releasing music to an ever-expanding global audience…
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Buc-ee’s San Marcos officially opens, brings economic opportunities
By Jolee Gavito and Kira Utter News Reporters SAN MARCOS– After a year of construction along I-35 North Frontage Road and Yarrington Road, Buc-ee’s San Marcos…
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Kesha Live in Austin: The Queen of Bangers
Jared Stautzenberger Assistant Music Director   This past Sunday I had the opportunity to attend Kesha’s Freedom Tour at the Germania Insurance…
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Sharing Earbuds
Ray Bellville Hip-Hop/Rap Journalism Humans have interesting ways of casting spells on others, whether it’s their looks, an action, or the way they speak. A…
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The Diary Before JPEGMAFIA
Bhavana Hari Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist Before JPEGMAFIA became one of H-Hop’s most notable voices, Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks (Devon Hendryx) always made…
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Sounds of Summer
Kathryn Akers Local Music Journalist In honor of the summer solstice, I’ve curated a summer playlist with the help of my coworkers, the lifeguards of Texas…
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Revisiting The Maria’s Submarine
Cash Arenas Music Journalist The year 2024 was a great year for a lot of things in music, with albums from some of the most prominent names in music, such as…
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Diving into online speculation: Why did Drake release three albums at once?
Emma Paff Rap/Hip-Hop Director In the early morning hours of Friday, May 15, I was sitting outside a Taco Bell waiting for an Uber to take me home. The last…
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Terrified by fakemink
Kash Young Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist The highly anticipated debut album from young, up-and-coming Essex rapper fakemink, Terrified, has finally been released for…
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Finding comfort with Melt Away
Bhavana Hari Rap Music Journalist Since their start in 2016, Jadu Heart has always taken a quieter approach to fame. The British Duo, consisting of Alex…
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From Rappers to Rockstars
Ray Bellville Music Journalist Rock and Rap share many similarities and historical equivalencies, especially in the media. In the modern day, rap has produced…
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No One Is Right About Ariana Grande
Brooke Bousley Music Journalist Since the start of Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour, a large majority of the discourse online has centered on everything…
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Checking Back in with Perry Maysun
Allison Kirk Music Journalist   Perry Maysun, an upcoming rapper from New York, is rewriting the norms for rappers today. The Beginning of Maysun Maysun…
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Bottomless Pit Turns 10
Benjamin Kenyon Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist May 6 marks the 10th anniversary of Bottomless Pit, a masterpiece of an album from the band whose concert literally gave…
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KTSW Loves: “To Whom It May Concern” TXST Art Exhibit
By Jissela Cabrera Co-Assistant Director of Community Relations With a mission to open conversation and collaboration through points of connection, “To Whom It…
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Blood Orange and the Artistry of Devonté Hynes
Maddie Bogan Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist Many people recognize Blood Orange’s style without even realizing it. With his dreamy instrumentals and meaningful…
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One Gem for Every Night of Austin Psych Fest
Jonathan Marin Music Journalist Austin Psych Fest arrives at the Far Out Lounge from May 8th to May 10th. Flaming Lips, Thee Sacred Souls, and Black Angels are…
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Bobcats Beat Bears to Secure Trout’s 200th Win!
By Ian Graffunder KTSW Sports Reporter SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Texas State Bobcats were able to knock off the Baylor Bears Tuesday night in a 9-6 game in which…
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The Relentless Bobcats: Texas State Quadball 2026 Season Recap
By Solomon Nash KTSW Sports Reporter SAN MARCOS, Texas – “Relentless- showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.” For us the…
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Mini-Guide To Austin Psych Fest 2026
Sofia Slack Music Live Coverage Journalist   From May 8th to 10th, Austin is welcoming the 18th anniversary of its most popular spring music festival…
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Music in Daylight Vs Moonlight
Paxton Poole Music Journalist Throughout my college experience I’ve argued many different times with my friends about music. More specifically, I’ve been in…
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The Algorithm is Killing Music Discovery
Ava Peters Music Journalist   Recently, I’ve been feeling like all the music I listen to has been force-fed to me by algorithms. Discovering music…
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KTSW Loves: DSV1NTAGE
By Bree Cullins Promotions and Community Relations Member Everyone knows someone who attempts to resell their old clothes on Depop, finds a couple of…
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Getting All Mixed Up with Spiral: An Introduction
Rinah Miller & Abby McCabe Assistant Music Directors A psychedelic, folky amalgamation of nonsensical fun, Spiral is an indie trio from Austin, Texas…
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MGNA Crrrta – Beautiful Disaster
Sofia Slack Music Reviewer The lights dipped lower, and the room shifted. Phones went up instinctively. Fans leaned forward as MGNA Crrrta took the stage…
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Bobcat RISE expands opportunities for students with disabilities at TXST
By Matthew Tobias Special Guest Reporter SAN MARCOS — The Bobcat RISE program at Texas State University provides students with intellectual and developmental…
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Longtime San Marcos sandwich shop temporarily closes amid toxic work environment allegations; announces new leadership
By Jissela Cabrera Assistant Director of News SAN MARCOS– A popular downtown sandwich shop, Alvin Ord’s, has temporarily closed after its entire staff…