The City of San Marcos has reintroduced its dockless electric scooter program in collaboration with Texas State University, providing residents and visitors with a new fleet of Lime scooters this month. On August 18, the San Marcos City Council unanimously approved a contract with Lime, replacing a previous service provider that had exited the local…
Bexar County residents receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have until September 17 to apply for assistance to replace food lost or damaged due to recent storms. Additionally, participants in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program can also seek replacement benefits for spoiled or damaged food purchased in September by contacting their local…
A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of a teenager who was attempting to protect his sister during a violent encounter outside their home in Kyle, Texas, in 2020. Isaac Arispe, who was just 15 years old at the time of the crime, was tried as an adult…
The Texas Longhorns and the Texas State Bobcats are set to kick off their 2026 football seasons in a highly anticipated matchup at DKR Stadium, Austin. In San Marcos, however, a lively block party is taking place in the town square around the historic courthouse, providing an alternative celebration for fans. The block party, organized…
Austin is intensifying its enforcement efforts regarding e-motorcycles, commonly referred to as e-motos, as their popularity surges among teenagers and young adults. E-motos are powerful, self-propelled vehicles capable of exceeding speeds of 28 miles per hour. To operate them legally on public roads, riders must possess the appropriate documentation, including a driver’s license and insurance,…
Eight individuals were discovered trapped inside a freight rail car near the Texas border this week, highlighting the ongoing issues surrounding human smuggling in the region. During a routine inspection on a train in Knippa, U.S. Border Patrol agents were alerted by a canine unit to a freight car. Upon investigation, they found seven adults…
Another mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile virus in Hays County, marking a significant health concern for the local community. The latest sample was collected on September 1 in Wimberley, specifically in the 78675 ZIP code area. This finding represents the ninth instance of West Nile virus detected in mosquito pools within Hays…
Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department has decided to outsource the management of certain adult sports leagues rather than canceling them outright. This decision comes after significant pushback from the community, particularly from players who frequent the Austin Recreation Center. In the wake of the city’s recent $6.6 billion budget approval, the parks department initially announced…
Austin Police are actively pursuing a suspect following an assault on a security officer at Huston-Tillotson University. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on August 1 at the university’s campus located at 900 Chicon Street. According to police reports, the confrontation began when the security officer discovered an individual trespassing on the university grounds…
Austin, Texas – Akins Early College High School has acknowledged that a recent altercation on campus is being investigated for potential gang connections. In a communication directed to parents and staff, Principal Carman De Leon confirmed that the incident, which occurred in the school’s cafeteria on August 25, has led to charges of rioting against…
