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The University Star

Texas State Fall 2021 graduates stand before the start of the commencement ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at Strahan Arena.
Black graduation rates lowest among TXST students
Lucciana Choueiry, Assistant News Editor • March 28, 2024

As spring graduation looms over Texas State, a stark contrast emerges: while many students prepare for the milestone, the graduation rates of...

New STEM building approved for construction
New STEM building approved for construction
Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter • March 27, 2024
Texas State tenured professor Jill Pruetz takes a final exam from student to be graded, Monday, May 8,2023, in LBJ Teaching Theater.
Texas Legislature advances plan to phase out academic tenure
Ryan Claycamp, News Contributor • May 15, 2023
Results of the recent Student Government Elections read aloud for candidates and peers, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 in the LBJ Student Involvement Lounge.
TXST names new Student Government officers
Emma Hall, News Contributor • February 25, 2024
Local residents take a stroll through Purgatory Creek Park, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in San Marcos.
San Marcos closes four trails for endangered bird
News Staff March 26, 2024

Four natural area trails in San Marcos are closed to protect a rare endangered species of bird until May 31. The golden-cheeked warbler is...

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Hays County primary election sees 19% voter turnout
Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter • March 22, 2024

The March 5 joint primary elections, which help decide the candidates on the November general election ballot, saw around a 19% voter turnout...

A file photo of the San Marcos City Council meeting chamber.
City Council considers low-income housing application, hears calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Emma Hall, News Contributor • March 20, 2024

At the March 19 San Marcos City Council meeting, council members discussed the application of low-income housing in San Marcos. This is a multifamily...

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Commissioners Court welcomes new fire marshal, receives concerns about Senate Bill 4
Emma Hall, News Contributor • March 27, 2024
commissioners court city council 4
Commissioners Court welcomes new fire marshal, receives concerns about Senate Bill 4
Emma Hall, News Contributor • March 27, 2024
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Hays County primary election sees 19% voter turnout
Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter • March 22, 2024

The March 5 joint primary elections, which help decide the candidates on the November general election ballot, saw around a 19% voter turnout...

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SWAT responds to suspect barricade
Blake Leschber, News Editor • November 27, 2023

As of 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 27, San Marcos SWAT team is responding to a suspect barricade at an apartment complex on El Rio Street. At around...

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