Call for Artists - Interactive Mural at Wonder World Park

The City of San Marcos Mural Arts Committee seeks to commission a professional visual artist or artist team to design and paint a mural on an exterior wall located at 1000 Prospect Street.  The mural must be substantially complete by the end of A...

Fact Check: Was a pregnant dog tied up outside in the freezing weather Jan. 16, 2018?

Fact: On Jan. 16, local media commented on a video sent to them by a viewer. Call logs show that an Animal Control officer visited the residence at 6:30 p.m. that evening. The dog was tethered to a tree with a small cord, but that was not preventing the d...

Rumor: The City of San Marcos has enacted new regulations that caused the Hitch to close

Rumor: The City of San Marcos has enacted new regulations for Mobile Food Vendors that caused the Hitch to close.

Fact: Beginning in January of 2017 the Health Department began working with mobile food vendors to ensure they were able to be mobil...

Rumor: The City of San Marcos is anti-pet and won’t allow animals at eating establishments & bars.

Rumor:  The City of San Marcos is anti-pet and won’t allow animals at eating establishments and bars.

Fact: Texas State law within the 2006 Texas Food Establishment Rules, which the city has adopted, prohibits animals on the premises of food estab...

Rumor: The City of San Marcos is charging fees for entry into the San Marcos River.

Fact: The City is not charging for access to the river or river parks, and has no plans at this time to implement park user fees.

The Parks Advisory Board and City staff made a presentation to the City City during the February 21, 2017 City Council meeting...

Rumor: A scary clown hoax has made it to San Marcos.

Fact: At this time, the San Marcos Police Department has no active cases involving clowns as suspects, witnesses, or victims.

The department is aware that there is at least one spurious clown social media account in San Marcos.  

While there have b...

Rumor: Resident are concerned about what appeared to be a kidnapping or hostage situation.

Fact: We looked into the concerns and our police department tells us the incident took place Monday night after patrons and employees of IHOP saw a man and woman arguing near a vehicle next to the Old CiCis pizza in Springtown Center. There was also anoth...

Rumor: The City of San Marcos has hiked the minimum wage to $15 an hour plus benefits.

Fact: The City of San Marcos and the State of Texas adopts the federal minimum wage rate.

The San Marcos City Council voted on Feb. 2. 2016 to amend the City of San Marcos Economic Development Policy to require all jobs calculated or counted for economic d...

Fire Station #1 Wins Main Street’s “Partner of the Month” Award

The distinction, formerly “Business of the Month,” is a new label that has been expanded to encompass both hardworking small businesses and non-profit or public service organizations

Fire Station #1 has served San Marcos from its current location since 196...

SMFD Award Ceremony

San Marcos Fire Department Annual Award Ceremony

May 31, 2019 at 7:00 pm

San Marcos Activity Center, 501 East Hopkins Street, 

San Marcos, Texas 78666

At our upcoming award ceremony, the San Marcos Fire Department will recognize significant achieveme...

SMFD and PD Donated Funds to 5th Graders

San Marcos Fire Department and San Marcos Police Department presented a check in the amount of $2,783.00 to Travis Elementary School fifth grade students on the morning of April 12, 2019.

SMFD and SMPD learned about a program at Travis Elementary School th...

In Honor of Jana Green's Retirement

Jana Green joined the City of San Marcos as an Administrative Secretary on September 19, 1984 and retired on January 31, 2019 after 34 years and 4 months of service.

Jana Green was promoted to a Planning Technician in May 1988; a Planning Assistant in Octo...

Valentine Lunch at Mendez

“Let’s Heat Up The Week With Our Community Fire Departments” at Mendez Elementary School. The afternoon kicked off with a special invitation to First Responders to attend a “Be My Valentine” lunch with students at Mendez Elementary School on February 11, ...

Fire Chief Les Stephens Appointed to One-Call Board of Texas

In mid-December 2018, San Marcos Fire Chief Les Stephens was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the One-Call Board of Texas, a seven member board with authority over “Call Before You Dig” systems that notify the underground facility ...

Stuffed Animal Donation to SMFD

The San Marcos Fire Department received a donation of 30 new plush animals on December 19, from JB Goodwin Realtors based in New Braunfels to provide comfort to children at the scene of incident calls. Brittney Herbelin, a City employee in the police depa...

Successful Pancake Fundraiser for SMFD

SMFD and CFAAA wants to thank everyone for coming to visit Santa last Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 to enjoy some delicious, homemade pancakes cooked to perfection!  We also want to thank the generosity of McDonald’s that donated drinks, butter, and syr...

Citizens Fire Academy Graduation

Graduates from the 2018 class of the San Marcos Fire Department’s Citizens Fire Academy accepted their diplomas during the academy’s seventh graduation ceremony on November 5, 2018.  Citizens Fire Academy is a challenging 12-w...

GIS Mapping in San Marcos Greenspaces Assist 1st Responders

The City of San Marcos Employee Group would like to recognize Katie Steele from GIS - Information Technology as the winner of the 3rd Quarterly CIVIC Award. Katie recently took on the initiative to improve the map-ping of the San Marcos Greenspaces by act...

SMFD Wife Was Inducted into Women's Hall of Fame

The 2018 inductees into the Women's Hall of Fame, was long-time community volunteer, Aleene Howser, wife of Engineer Richard Howser.  The ceremony was held on Monday, October 8, 2018.  The hall of fame was established in 1984 to honor no...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week:  Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles is a beautiful two-year-old domestic short hair with piercing eyes. He’s a sweet boy who loves to be scratches behind the ears and plenty of pampering! He can be a little nervous around other cats, so he w...

Mother and Son Bowling Night Set for May 9

Mother and Son Bowling Night Set for May 9

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation department is hosting its third annual Mother & Son Bowling Night on Thursday, May 9 at Sunset Bowling Lanes, 1304 TX-123. This event is for children ages two and ol...

Emergency Management Coordinator Elected to EMAT Board

Emergency Management Coordinator Elected to EMAT Board

Rachel Ingle

San Marcos Emergency Management Coordinator, Rachel Ingle is the newest elected m...

Spring Break and Other Upcoming Library Events

Spring Break and Other Upcoming Library Events

Spring Break Library Events

Monday, March 18

Scratch & Snap Coding

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - Registration required.

Code Ninjas bring hands-on projects which teach the principles of coding in a fun way. For a...

Draft Housing Study Presented at Task Force Meeting

The City will hold its third Workforce Housing Task Force meeting on Thursday, Mar. 14, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Marcos Rec Hall, 298 Jowers Dr.

The Task Force is comprised of 19 community leaders charged with assisting the San Marcos City Council...

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San Marcos Youth Commission Hosts Leadership Conference

San Marcos Youth Commission Hosts Leadership Conference

Online registration is open for the San Marcos Youth Commission’s “Live Your Best Life” Leadership Conference, Saturday, April 6, 8:45 am to 2 pm, at the San Marcos Activ...

Emergency Management Coordinator Elected to EMAT Board

Emergency Management Coordinator Elected to EMAT Board

San Marcos Emergency Management Coordinator, Rachel Ingle is the newest elected member of the Board of Directors for the Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT). 

The EMAT is dedicated...

Mother and Son Bowling Night Set for May 9

Mother and Son Bowling Night Set for May 9

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation department is hosting its third annual Mother & Son Bowling Night on Thursday, May 9 at Sunset Bowling Lanes, 1304 TX-123. This event is for children ages two and ol...

Draft Housing Study Presented at Task Force Meeting

Draft Housing Study Presented at Task Force Meeting

The City will hold its third Workforce Housing Task Force meeting on Thursday, Mar. 14, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Marcos Rec Hall, 298 Jowers Dr.

The Task Force is comprised of 19 community leaders...

You(th) Can Do It! Pageant Registration Deadline March 15

You(th) Can Do It! Pageant Registration Deadline March 15

The deadline for the You(th) Can Do It! pageant is just over a week away on Friday, Mar. 15. The pageant will be hosted by the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at the San Marcos Ac...

San Marcos Youth Commission Hosts Leadership Conference

San Marcos Youth Commission Hosts Leadership Conference

Online registration is open for the San Marcos Youth Commission’s “Live Your Best Life” Leadership Conference, Saturday, April 6, 8:45 am to 2 pm, at the San Marcos Activ...

Emergency Management Coordinator Elected to EMAT Board

Emergency Management Coordinator Elected to EMAT Board

San Marcos Emergency Management Coordinator, Rachel Ingle is the newest elected member of the Board of Directors for the Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT). 

The EMAT is dedicated...

Mother and Son Bowling Night Set for May 9

Mother and Son Bowling Night Set for May 9

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation department is hosting its third annual Mother & Son Bowling Night on Thursday, May 9 at Sunset Bowling Lanes, 1304 TX-123. This event is for children ages two and ol...

Draft Housing Study Presented at Task Force Meeting

Draft Housing Study Presented at Task Force Meeting

The City will hold its third Workforce Housing Task Force meeting on Thursday, Mar. 14, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Marcos Rec Hall, 298 Jowers Dr.

The Task Force is comprised of 19 community leaders...

You(th) Can Do It! Pageant Registration Deadline March 15

You(th) Can Do It! Pageant Registration Deadline March 15

The deadline for the You(th) Can Do It! pageant is just over a week away on Friday, Mar. 15. The pageant will be hosted by the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at the San Marcos Ac...

San Marcos Youth Commission Hosts Leadership Conference

San Marcos Youth Commission Hosts Leadership Conference

Online registration is open for the San Marcos Youth Commission’s “Live Your Best Life” Leadership Conference, Saturday, April 6, 8:45 am to 2 pm, at the San Marcos Activ...

Emergency Management Coordinator Elected to EMAT Board

Emergency Management Coordinator Elected to EMAT Board

San Marcos Emergency Management Coordinator, Rachel Ingle is the newest elected member of the Board of Directors for the Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT). 

The EMAT is dedicated...

Mother and Son Bowling Night Set for May 9

Mother and Son Bowling Night Set for May 9

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation department is hosting its third annual Mother & Son Bowling Night on Thursday, May 9 at Sunset Bowling Lanes, 1304 TX-123. This event is for children ages two and ol...

Draft Housing Study Presented at Task Force Meeting

Draft Housing Study Presented at Task Force Meeting

The City will hold its third Workforce Housing Task Force meeting on Thursday, Mar. 14, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Marcos Rec Hall, 298 Jowers Dr.

The Task Force is comprised of 19 community leaders...

You(th) Can Do It! Pageant Registration Deadline March 15

You(th) Can Do It! Pageant Registration Deadline March 15

The deadline for the You(th) Can Do It! pageant is just over a week away on Friday, Mar. 15. The pageant will be hosted by the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at the San Marcos Ac...

2019 SummerFest SMTX

Come celebrate Independence Day San Marcos style at the 39th Annual SummerFest! This year's event is in partnership with Summer in the Park. Admission is free.The children's activity area will be open from 6pm-8pm featuring free games and activit...

Miss Beautiful Pageant and You(th) Can Do It! Pageant Winners Announced

On Friday June 7, the fourth annual Miss Beautiful Pageant took to the stage with former San Marcos Mayor, John Thomaides as the host and four contestants competing for the title of Miss Beautiful SMTX 2019. There were two portions of the pageant, beach w...

San Marcos Mural Arts Committee Issues Call for Artists

The San Marcos Mural Arts Committee is issuing a call for artists for a mural project at Wonder World theme park this summer.

The Committee seeks to commission a professional visual artist or artist team to design and paint the mural on an exterior wall lo...

Thompson/Cape Dam and Ditch Engineering Structure Agenda Update

City Council will not be considering Thompson/Cape Dam and Ditch Engineering Structure for Historic Designation in tonight’s City Council Meeting. The agenda item has been postponed until January 29, 2019, after runoff elections when a full council can be...

San Marcos Planning News

The San Marcos City Council has made Workforce Housing a strategic initiative for a second year in a row. Read below to find out more about some of the ways the City is addressing this important priority and get involved. https://cvcpl.us/f3A1NEu

New Accessory Dwelling Unit Guide Posted Online

The City’s Planning and Development Services Department has developed a comprehensive guide on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), or secondary living spaces constructed on single family lots, that is available online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/adu.

“We’ve receiv...

City Council Approves New San Marcos Development Code

“This is a day of celebration! Our new code has been in the works for four years, combining the efforts of City planners, citizens and stakeholders in a collaborative and transparent process involving numerous public meetings and presentations,” said Mayo...

Online Submittals

Online application submittals will be required moving forward. The move from paper to electronic files will also be a time saving tool for applicants. A kiosk is available in the Planning office for those applicants who do not have access to a computer, o...

Legacy Project

The Legacy Project is a hands-on community planning effort which, this year, was focused on the revitalization of Downtown Frisco. Amanda, Emilio and Craig, all undergrad students at Texas State University, competed against Grad and Doctorate students fro...

2018 Preferred Scenario Amendment Schedule Available

The schedule for the 2018 Spring Preferred Scenario Amendment Process may be found HERE. The application deadline for this twice-per-year process is January 8, 2018. All applications for amendment to the Preferred Scenario Map may be made online at www.my...

Revised Fee Schedule

The City Council provided direction to Planning and Development Services staff to research fee revenue and actual cost of service to process permits, review applications, and inspect permitted projects. Staff researched fees charged by other cities and an...

Code SMTX - Adoption Process Begins

Code SMTX, the project to update the City’s land development code, continues to make progress and has moved into the approval stage. Find out more about how the Code is implementing the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

ZC-19-07

A zoning change application from SmartCode (SC) to Light Industrial (LI) has been submitted for approximately 414 acres, more or less, located near the intersection of Centerpoint Road and Old Bastrop Highway. This property is located within a Medium Inte...

ZC-19-04 (2821 Leah Avenue)

A zoning change application from Future Development (“FD” ) to Light Industrial (“LI”) has been submitted for approximately 8.1 acres, more or less, located at 2821 Leah Avenue. This property is located within an Em...

ZC-19-06 (524 W Hopkins St)

A zoning change application from Single Family (“SF-6” ) to Single Family (“ND-3.5”) has been submitted for approximately 0.26 acres, more or less, located at 524 W Hopkins Street. The San Marcos Development Code re...

ZC-19-05 (510 W Hopkins St)

A zoning change application from Single Family (“SF-6” ) to Single Family (“ND-3.5”) has been submitted for approximately 0.2551 acres, more or less, located at 510 W Hopkins Street. The San Marcos Development Code ...

MODIFIED: ZC-18-18 (Redwood 2)

A Zoning Change Application from Future Development “FD” to Character District-4 “CD-4” has been submitted for approximately 8.534 acres, more or less, located within the 1600 Block of Redwood Road. This property is...

MODIFIED: ZC-18-17 (Redwood 1)

A Zoning Change Application from Future Development “FD” and Character District-4 (CD-4) to Single Family-6 “SF-6” has been submitted for approximately 192.951 acres, more or less, located within the 1600 Block of R...

PDD-06-02(B)

A PDD amendment request application has been submitted to allow multifamily apartments with a limit of 24 units per acre for an approximately 16.7 acre tract, more or less, within the limits of the Stone Creek PDD, known as Lot 9-B, Block 3, Stonecreek Cr...

ZC-19-02 (1850 Old RR 12)

A Zoning Change Application from Future Development “FD” to Heavy Commercial “HC” has been submitted for approximately 1.108 acres, more or less, located at 1850 Old Ranch Road 12. This property is located within a ...

ZC-19-01 (102 W. Holland St.)

ZC-19-01 (102 W. Holland St.) A zoning change application from Single Family (“SF-6” ) to Single Family (“SF-4.5”) has been submitted for approximately 7.82 acres, more or less, located at 102 West Holland Street. T...

ZC-18-21 (Smart Terminal)

A Zoning Change Application from Future Development “FD” to Heavy Industrial “HI” has been submitted for approximately 933.081 acres, more or less located near the intersection of State Highway 80 and FM 1984. This ...

ZC-18-20 (Thompson/Cape Dam and Ditch Engineering Structure) Historic Landmark Designation

An Application for Historic Landmark Designation has been submitted for Thompson/Cape Dam and Ditch Engineering Structure . This property is located within an Existing Neighborhood on the Comprehensive Plan and a neighborhood presentation meeting is not r...

ZC-18-16

ZC-18-16 (1407, 1411, 1413, and 1415 Earle Street) A zoning change application from Single Family (“SF-6” ) to Neighborhood Density – 3 (“ND-3”) has been submitted for approximately 1.206 acres, more or le...

LDC-18-02

A Land Development Code Amendment Application has been submitted requesting to amend the Land Development Code to add standards for neighborhood meetings required by Table 2.1. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear this request at the September 25,...

LDC-18-01

A Land Development Code Amendment Application has been submitted requesting to amend the Land Development Code to remove the limit to the number of times Preferred Scenario Amendments can be requested, which is currently limited to twice a year. The Plann...

ZC-18-19 (219 West MLK Drive) Historic Landmark Designation

An Application for Historic Landmark Designation has been submitted for the property located at 219 West MLK Drive. This property is located within an Existing Neighborhood on the Comprehensive Plan and a neighborhood presentation meeting is not required ...

ZC-18-14 (1520 Old RR 12) Zoning Change Request

A Zoning Change Application from “Office Professional District (OP)” to “Neighborhood Main Street (NMS)” has been submitted for approximately 0.41 acres, being lot 1-D, Highcrest Addition Subdivision. The San Marcos...

ZC-18-13 (128 Spring Road)

A Zoning Change Application from Future Development “FD” to Character District-3 “CD-3” has been submitted for approximately 4.851 acres, more or less, out of the J.M. Veramendi Survey No. 2, located at 128 Spring R...

PSA-18-04 (Lindsey Hill PSA) - Change of Location

A Preferred Scenario Map Amendment application from “Area of Stability – Redevelopment Infill” to “High Intensity – Redevelopment Infill” has been submitted for approximately 4.8275 acres, more o...

ZC-18-12 Zoning Change (Withdrawn by the applicant)

ZC-18-12 Zoning Change (Withdrawn by the applicant)

ZC-18-11 Zoning Change (Withdrawn by the applicant)

ZC-18-11 Zoning Change (Withdrawn by the applicant)

ZC-18-10 (Windmill Addition) - Revised

A zoning change application from Duplex (D) to Neighborhood Density – 3.5 (ND-3.5) has been submitted for approximately 0.78 acres, more or less, known as Windmill Addition Lot 2, located at 128 Windmill Drive. This property is located in an Exi...

ZC-18-09 (Beyond Grooming)

A zoning change application from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Neighborhood – Main Street (N-MS) has been submitted for approximately 0.997 acres, more or less, out of the Juan M Veramendi Survey, Tract 31, located at 1200 Old Martindale Road....

ZC-18-08 Zoning Change

A zoning change application from Light Industrial (LI) to Heavy Commercial (HC) has been submitted for approximately 9.61 acres, more or less, known as Lot 1A, Block 1, International Electric Corporation Addition, located at 2809 IH-35.  This pro...

ZC-18-07 Application Notice

A zoning change application from Single Family (“SF-6” ) to Neighborhood Density – 3 (“ND-3”) has been submitted for approximately 0.197 acres, more or less, legally known as the Westover Addition, Block 27, Lot 329, located at 1012 North Bishop Street. T...

ZC-18-06 Application Notice

A zoning change application from Future Development (“FD” ) to Character District – 5 (“CD-5”) has been submitted for approximately 14.14 acres, more or less, out of the Barnette O. Kane Survey, Abstract No. 281, located along the 1600 Block of Redwood Ro...

Mural Artists to Meet with Community Members June 20

The City of San Marcos will host a community gathering with artists Jennifer Khoshbin and Celia Mendoza, who will gather public input on a mural they will create at the Conoco gas station on Hwy 123, on Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m. at Sinai Pentecostal Chu...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Bocephus 

Such a sweet boy! Bocephus is a three-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who loves outings and is well-behaved and relaxed in the car, on walks, meeting other dogs, and hanging out at canine-friendly restaurants and parks. Although ...

Miss Beautiful and You(th) Can Do It! Pageant Winners Announced

On Friday, June 7, the fourth annual Miss Beautiful Pageant took to the stage at the San Marcos Activity Center with former Mayor John Thomaides hosting and four contestants competing for the title of Miss Beautiful SMTX 2019. There were two portions of t...

Open House Wednesday on E. Hopkins Bike & Ped Project

The City of San Marcos Capital Improvements and Engineering Department, in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation, will host an Open House on Wed., June 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center, Room 3, 501 E. Hop...

City Offers Options for Tree & Wind Storm Debris

The City of San Marcos is offering residents several options for disposing of branches and limbs blown down during yesterday’s wind storm, including adding an extra Brush Drop Off opportunity on Sat., June 15.

“Not everyone has the mea...

Housing Task Force to Draft Strategic Action Plan

The City will hold its fourth Workforce Housing Task Force meeting on Thursday, June 13, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins St to begin reviewing an initial draft of the Strategic Housing Action Plan that includes spe...

Aquarena Springs Drive Waterline Replacement Beginning

As part of the City’s Capital Improvements Program, the City of San Marcos will be closing lanes on Aquarena Springs Dr. between Sessom Dr. and Charles Austin Dr. for construction beginning on Tuesday, June 11.

The project will replace an aging w...

Bobcats Give Back Expands from University to the Community

In an effort to improve the appearance of neighborhoods, and decrease the number of items going into a landfill, the City of San Marcos Neighborhood Enhancement Department and Texas State University will be expanding the Bobcats Give Back program to provi...

Police Investigating Homicide at The Village on Telluride

San Marcos Police are investigating a homicide that occurred today at the Village on Telluride in San Marcos.

On Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at approximately 7:10 a.m., officers were called to the 300 block of Telluride to a report of a burglary of a...

Street Maintenance Slated for Downtown and Belvin Street

Beginning June 10, the City’s Public Services Transportation Department will start street maintenance work in the Belvin Street and Downtown areas.                  ...

Cat Adoption, Intake Closed Due to Panleukopenia Virus

The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter will be closing the cat adoption center and will not be accepting cats through intake at least until Thursday June 6 due to an outbreak of Feline Panleukopenia.

Feline Panleukopenia is a highly contagious vir...

High Speed Chase Ends After Crash, Suspect Arrested

A San Antonio man is behind bars after leading police on a high-speed chase down IH-35 in a vehicle. George Alvarado (02/05/1987) was arrested and charged with evading arrest with a vehicle, evading arrest detention, burglary of a vehicle, driving with li...

Movies in Your Park Series Kicks Off With Incredibles 2

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Grande Communications and Cricket Wireless, presents the 2019 Movies in Your Park series. Movies in Your Park is a free community event every Tuesday in June and July at San Marco...

Miss Beautiful and You(th) Can Do it! Pageant on June 7

The 4th Annual Miss Beautiful SMTX and You(th) Can Do It! Pageants will be hosted by the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, on June 7, 2019 at 7 p.m.

Miss Beautiful SMTX is open to female ...

CM Allen Parkway Scheduled for Completion in November

Due to additional work required and rain delays, the CM Allen Parkway construction project is behind the original schedule. The City’s Engineering and Capital Improvements Department now estimates the roadway will be re-opened to the public by m...

Upcoming Library Events

Herbalism Club

Sunday, June 2 and every first Sunday

1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Let’s talk about herbs! Join us for an ongoing herbalism knowledge-share with other local gardeners, foragers, and plant lovers. Feel free to bring favorite books, recipes, seed...

Take a Downtown Ice Cream Tour With “Scoops on the Square”

Enjoy an evening of family fun with the San Marcos Main Street Program at the first ever Scoops on the Square on Saturday, June 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. in historic Downtown San Marcos!

The inaugural event will feature a progressive tour of retail businesses ser...

Former High School Teacher Wanted for Sexual Assault

The San Marcos Police Department has issued arrest warrants for a former member of the San Marcos High School faculty after receiving reports of an improper sexual relationship with a student.

On November 28, 2018, a female victim came forward with a repor...

San Marcos Electric Utility to Perform Metering Update

The City of San Marcos Electric Utility (SMEU) has contracted with Olameter to begin installing approximately 25,000 new electric meters and upgrading 12,000 water meters in June 2019 as part of updating its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project....

Upcoming Library Events

Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser

Thursday, May 23

7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Three-person teams will compete for the title of 2019 Spelling Bee Champion Swarm of San Marcos. Teams will have 30 seconds to spell words on a whiteboard, tournament style, for a fast-paced fu...

Police Respond to Early Morning Drowning

At approximately 5:43 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, the San Marcos Police Department responded to the Treehouse Apartments in the 800 block of N. LBJ on a call regarding an unresponsive female.

Friends found the woman in the deep end of the pool and bec...

San Marcos Mural Arts Committee Issues Call for Artists

The San Marcos Mural Arts Committee is issuing a call for artists for a mural project at Wonder World theme park this summer.

The Committee seeks to commission a professional visual artist or artist team to design and paint the mural on an exterior wall lo...

Officer Struck by Auto Driven by Suspected Drunk Driver

On Saturday evening, May 19 while responding to an incident on IH35 northbound, San Marcos Police Officer Claudia Cormier was struck by a vehicle driven by Neil Sheehan (12/16/1960) of Flower Mound, Texas that resulted in severe injuries to the Officer.

At ...

City to Offer Remembrance of War Dead on Memorial Day

The public is invited to pay tribute to those from Hays County who lost their lives in combat at a special Memorial Day ceremony at the Hays County Veterans Memorial, located on the corner of Hopkins Street and Riverside Drive, at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27.

V...

Uhland Road to Close for Mill Street Project

The City of San Marcos will close Uhland Road between Lockhart Street and Mill Street to through traffic beginning Monday, May 20 for the installation of storm drain lines.

Traffic will be detoured to Lockhart and 2^nd Streets. The detour is anticipated to ...

Upcoming Library Events

AARP Smart Diver

Monday, May 13

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This course is designed for drivers age 50 and older as a refresher for driving skills and road knowledge. Instruction includes proper use of new technology in cars, techniques for handling turns, and st...

Input Underway for Proposed Flood Reimbursement Program

The City of San Marcos Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program is seeking community input through June 4 to potentially reallocate $1,000,000 to a new reimbursement program available to homeowners in Blanco Gardens who comple...

City Launches SMTX 4 All Housing Initiative

The City of San Marcos is collecting housing stories and photos from community residents to guide San Marcos' housing affordability conversations. Housing stories help illustrate that housing should be for all people, in all places, for all generations.

Qu...

Texas Sergeant Academy Graduates Dozens in San Marcos

Police sergeants from around the state will graduate from the Texas Sergeant Academy on Friday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at the San Marcos Police Department, 2300 S. Interstate IH 35.

During a two-week training program that began May 6, forty police sergeants fro...

City Celebrates Bike Month and Bike to Work Day May 17

The City of San Marcos encourages the community to join cyclists from coast to coast and participate in Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17 as part of National Bike Month.

Established in 1956 by the League of American Bicyclists, National Bike Month is cele...

Fire Station #1 Wins Main Street’s “Partner of the Month” Award

The San Marcos Main Street Program has designated San Marcos Fire Station #1 “Partner of the Month” to celebrate the Fire Department’s commitment to public safety and community engagement.

The distinction, formerly “...

Miss Beautiful & You(th) Can Do It! Pageant Registration Deadline May 24

The 4^th Annual Miss Beautiful SMTX and You(th) Can Do It! Pageants will be hosted by the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, on June 7, 2019 at 7 p.m.

Miss Beautiful SMTX is for female adult...

Mexican Mobile Consulate in San Marcos

The Consulate General of Mexico in Austin and the San Marcos Police Department, as a joint effort, are pleased to announce the operations of a 1-day Mobile Consulate in San Marcos, TX. Operations of the Mobile Consulate will take place on Saturday, May 11...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week: Catterson

This handsome eight-year-old man wants all the love! Catterson is a long hair cat who will run from one side of the room to the other if it means he’ll get some pets or cuddles. He may not always get along with other ca...

Party in Your Park to Feature City Departments, Mural Artists

The City of San Marcos will host the second event of the 2019 Party in Your Park series on Friday, May 17 from 5-8 p.m. at Swift Memorial Park, 200 Monterrey Street. This month’s event will also feature a Community Connect block party and a public meeting...

Applications Available for LEGIT Internship Program

The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of San Marcos and SMCISD, is currently accepting applications for the LEGIT Summer Internship Program.

This program, designed for incoming San Marcos High School sophomores and juniors, will ...

Upcoming Library Events

Children’s Event: Growing Up Wild

Thursday, May 9

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for ages 3-5

4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for ages 5-10

Join us for activities and stories about mosquitos! Activities presented by Texas Department of State Health Services.

Live Music: Its ...

San Marcos Police Arrest Suspected Serial Rapist

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, San Marcos Police arrested Tyshane Vris Thomas (02-28-1999) on a charge of Aggravated Sexual Assault for three sexual assault crimes that occurred in recent weeks.

At approximately 2:42 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, members of t...

Nominees Wanted for Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award

The San Marcos Senior Advisory Board, a seven-member board appointed by the City Council, is accepting nominations for the “San Marcos Community Outstanding Senior Citizen Volunteer Award”. The award is given out every two years with the next recipient be...

Children’s Park Fence Pickets on Sale

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Departments is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the grand opening of the newly remodeled and inclusive Children’s Park Playscape by inviting the community to purchase a personalized fence picket to honor ...

Police Respond to Apparent Murder-Suicide Sunday Morning

At approximately 9:30 a.m. today, Sunday, May 5, 2019, the San Marcos Police Department responded to a residence in the 1400 block of Highland Drive to investigate a report of two deceased individuals. 

Upon arrival, officers located one male dece...

Traffic Fatality During Heavy Rain Closes IH35 Late Friday

On Friday, May 3 at 10:45 p.m., San Marcos Police, Fire and EMS responded to IH 35 at the Hwy 123 overpass for a major traffic accident that resulted in one fatality and closed the interstate for a few hours.

The accident occurred during heavy rains and in...

UPDATE: Assailant Still at Large in Three Rape Cases

5:45 p.m. New Information

The investigation has determined that while Louis is connected to the sexual assault at The Edge apartments that occurred Monday and was reported yesterday, he is NOT connected to the additional three incidents occurring at the Co...

Keith Louis III Arrested by US Marshals & FBI in Austin

Following a press conference held by the San Marcos Police Department this morning, Keith Vallen Louis III (6/18/91) was arrested in Austin, TX by U.S. Marshals and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Just before noon, members of the invest...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week: Jackie

This one-year-old goofball will absolutely steal your heart! Playful yet cuddly, Jackie is an all-around rockstar cat. Since her arrival last month, Jackie has quickly become a staff favorite due to her amazing and easygoing tempera...

Upcoming Library Events

LEGO Mania

Thursday, May 2

4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Grab a bowl of LEGOs and a base plate and build your dream creation. Ages 4 and up.

Chess Night

Thursday, May 2

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

All ages and skill levels are welcome. The library provides chess sets, clock...

Bret Michaels Concert and Airshow to Benefit Local Charities at the San Marcos Regional Airport

The San Marcos Regional Airport is hosting Cory Morrow’s Go Wheels Up! Texas- a high-energy, family-friendly celebration of music, automobiles, airplanes and Texas cuisine being held Friday May 3- Sunday May 5.

The three-hour airshow, beginning Saturday mo...

City of San Marcos Proclaims Air Quality Awareness Week

Mayor Jane Hughson proclaimed April 29-May 3 as Air Quality Awareness Week in San Marcos at the city’s Proclamations presentation on Monday, April 15 at the San Marcos City Hall Council Chambers. The mayor called upon all residents to educate th...

Hopkins St. Railroad Crossing Closed Saturday, Sunday

The Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) is scheduled to close East Hopkins St. between the intersections of Charles Austin Drive and Thorpe Lane on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day for a rail line replacement.

Westbound traf...

City Shred Day Slated April 27 at City Hall

The San Marcos City Clerk’s office will sponsor a free Shred Day for San Marcos and Hays County residents from 9 a.m. to 12 noon (or until the truck is full) on Saturday, April 27 at City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins.

The limit is three boxes per vehicle. No comme...

San Marcos Police Respond to Two Traffic Incidents

High-Speed Chase Leads Police to San AntonioPolice Searching for Driver Who Fled on Foot After a 120 mph Pursuit

Police are searching for John Albert Barron (07/18/1988) who according to officer reports led them on a high-speed chase from San Marcos to San...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week: Mia

A sunny windowsill or a warm lap is all Mia needs to be happy! She is a seven-year-old girl who loves a quiet room and gentle pets. Slide her a treat and you’ll quickly have all her attention and trust! Mia is already litter ...

San Marcos Municipal Court Closed Friday

The San Marcos Municipal Court will be closed Friday, April 19, for Good Friday, and will reopen at its regular time on Monday, April 23. All other city offices and facilities will operate as usual.

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Robotic Cameras Being Used to Inspect Wastewater Lines

San Marcos wastewater crews will be inspecting downtown wastewater line conditions with robotic cameras. The inspection process began April 5 and is expected to be complete in June.

Crews are utilizing CCTV cameras to traverse 28,000 feet of pipelines. Us...

Senior News

l 50+ Two-Stepping Around Texas Walking Program – First Leg – Big City Tour

Kickoff Event - Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the San Marcos Activity Center

The San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department is continuing their free walking program ...

Farmer Fred’s Garden Spring Carnival Scheduled for April 18

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to participate the family-friendly Farmer Fred’s Garden Spring Carnival on Thursday, April 18, held from 6-9 pm at City Park, 170 Charles Austin Drive.

The event will feature carn...

City to Host 'The Business-minded Artist' Workshop May 2

Ryan Runcie will share his experience and business advice for fellow artists at a workshop May 2 from noon-2 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center Room 2, 501 E. Hopkins.

The Business-minded Artist workshop will explore topics such as setting goals, earni...

Upcoming Library Events

Youth Program Let’s Move!

Thursday, April 18

4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Get your body moving with stretches, music, and cooperative play! Ages 5-10.

Much Ado About Nothing

Saturday, April 20

3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Come celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday with the Texas Stat...

Crews Scheduled to Resurface Neighborhood Streets

The City of San Marcos will have construction crews in area neighborhoods starting Monday, April 15 to resurface city streets.

The slurry seal contractor, Viking Construction, will begin their street repair work next week for the El Camino Real, Blanco Vis...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week:  Candice

If you’re looking for a cat who will give you all the love, meet Candice. Candice is a one-year-old domestic short hair, who has already had a litter of kittens! She adores attention and will politely ask for a ...

Downtown San Marcos Receives Makeover Thanks to LCRA

As part of their 5th annual Steps Forward Day, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) helped to beautify Downtown San Marcos on Friday, Apr. 5, by providing the volunteers and funding to landscape flowerbeds and remove over 100 unwanted stickers and gr...

Posey Road Bridge Reconfiguration Begins Friday

Starting Friday, the Posey Road Bridge will be closed to traffic as construction crews work to reconstruct and reconfigure the I-35 at Posey Road interchange for safety and mobility.

Construction is expected to cost $31.8 million. Project development was f...

Murder Warrant Issued for Shooter at Uptown Square Apartments

San Marcos Police Department have obtained an arrest warrant for murder for An-drew Stephen Jones (03/27/1996) of San Marcos for a shooting that occurred Friday, Apr. 5 at Uptown Square Apartments, 1354 Thorpe Ln.

On Friday evening at approximately 6:37 p....

Police: Man Arrested for Pointing Gun at Partygoer

On April 3, 2019 at approximately 5:05 p.m., the San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) arrested and charged Keyshaun Maurice Brown (4/04/2000) with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.  

On Saturday, March 30, at approximately 12:54 a.m. San Mar...

Uhland/Post Rd Intersection Closed Wednesday For Rail Work

The Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) is scheduled to close the intersection of Uhland Rd. and Post Rd. on Wednesday, April 10, from 8 am to 6 pm for a rail line replacement.

Traffic in the area will be detoured to Aquarena Springs Drive. Motorists are advised...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week:  Lettuce

Lettuce is a beautiful two-year-old tortoiseshell girl! She came into our shelter unsocial and was posted as a “barn cat,” but has since warmed up and now loves to cuddle and make biscuits. Lettuce wou...

Discovery Center Holds First Sustainability Fair with Spring Plant Sale

The San Marcos Discovery Center will hold the first Sustainability Fair in partnership with the biannual Native Plant Sale on Saturday, April 6,430 Riverside Dr, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

The Sustainability Fair will showcase 19 organizations that enhance sustainable...

san Marcos Regional Animal Shelter Reaching Outside City Limits for Feedback

The San Marcos Regional Animals Shelter (SMRAS) will host its second public meeting in Kyle on Wednesday, April 3 in regards to the shelter’s plan to achieve a 90 percent live outcome rate.

In December, San Marcos City Council directed staff to develop a p...

Summer Fun and Discovery Camp Programs

Residents can now register for the annual Summer Fun and Discovery Camp programs. Registration for children can be done in person at the Grant Harris Jr. Building, 401 E. Hopkins. Registration for non-residents opens April 22.

Summer Fun

Summer Fun is a fiv...

Nominations Open for Rogers Family Tourism Awards

The San Marcos Convention & Visitor Bureau (SMCVB) is now accepting nominations for the Rogers Family Tourism Awards. 

There are two awards open for nomination: The Rogers Family Tourism Award and Rogers Family Tourism Lifetime Achievement Awa...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week:  Theodore

Four-year-old Theodore is a ball of love! This boy wants nothing more than your attention, and he’ll ask for it with a loud meow! He is very gentle, loves to play and loves to snuggle up next to you and purr th...

Families Asked to Take Home Personal Items from Burial Places

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department along with the Cemetery Commission and Cemetery Staff will begin a major cleanup of the City Cemetery April 1 - 12, removing items from burial places that do not conform to City Cemetery rules or that...

Local Business Robbed at Gunpoint, Police Arrest Suspect

On Monday, March 25, 2019 at 3:04 p.m., the San Marcos Police Department responded to Planet K at 910 North IH-35 for a report of an aggravated robbery.

Witnesses informed police that the store was robbed at gunpoint by a Hispanic male wearing a dark hoodi...

Uhland/Post Rd Intersection Closed Sunday For Rail Work

The Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) is scheduled to close the intersection of Uhland Rd. and Post Rd. on Sunday, Mar. 24, from 8 am to 6 pm for a rail line replacement.

Traffic in the area will be detoured to Aquarena Springs Drive. Motorists are advised to ...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Cat of the Week:  Bagheera

Meet a staff favorite! Bagheera is a two-year-old domestic short hair who is extremely outgoing. He’s a sweet boy who loves pets, treats and toys. Bagheera is very personable and friendly with all of our staff,...

You(th) Can Do It! Pageant Postponed to June 7

The You(th) Can Do It! pageant, originally scheduled for March 29, has been postponed to June 7. The new date will allow the event to be held in conjunction with the Miss Beautiful SMTX pageant.

Entry forms will continue to be accepted through May 24, 2019...

City Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Census 2020 Complete Count Committee

The City of San Marcos is seeking to fill 19 positions on the Census 2020 Complete Count Committee with dedicated volunteers from throughout the community in the following positions:

• Two Representatives from Texas State University
• Two Representatives from t...

San Marcos Youth Commission Hosts Leadership Conference

Online registration is open for the San Marcos Youth Commission’s “Live Your Best Life” Leadership Conference, Saturday, April 6, 8:45 am to 2 pm, at the San Marcos Activity Center.

Participants will learn about topics such as financial literacy, coping wi...

Fifth Victim of Deadly Apartment Fire Identified

The fifth and final victim of the deadly fire at Iconic Village and Vintage Pads apartments has been identified by the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office in coordination with Justice of the Peace Maggie H. Moreno.

Belinda Moats of Big Wells (born Aug....

San Marcos Residents Can Text Emergency Info to 9-1-1

With storm season in full swing, the City of San Marcos is reminding residents that in an emergency they can send text messages to 9-1-1 in the Central Texas area.

The Capital Area Council of Governments deployed Text to 9-1-1 service region wide in Octobe...

City Council Approves New San Marcos Development Code

The San Marcos City Council approved Code SMTX, a new 434-page development code that aligns with the City’s comprehensive plan and will guide how the City grows in the coming years.

“This is a day of celebration! Our new code has been in the works for four...