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Texas Bill Would Force Local Deputies to Cooperate with ICE

Donald Trump · Texas

Texas Bill Would Force Local Deputies to Cooperate with ICE

58% Center coverage: 17 sources

(NewsNation) — Sheriff’s departments throughout Texas could be forced to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement if Gov. Greg Abbott signs a bill into law that was recently approved by the state legislature. The bill mandates that departments in 238 of the state’s 254 counties enter into at least one form of a 287(g) agreement or a similar federal program, which gives deputies the authority to carry out immigration enforcement duties …See the Story

Student Protests Cannot Be Silenced

Palestine · Palestine

Student Protests Cannot Be Silenced

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Student protest isn’t a threat, it’s essential. And when students take their grievances to the streets, their actions are not met with understanding, but with accusations of disruption and threats to public order. Even peaceful student actions, such as the recent pro-Palestinian encampment at UT Austin, have been met with swift and forceful suppression. Although it’s controversial, these acts of defiance force us to reflect on what’s happening a…See the Story

TXST Implements AI Tools Across Campus, Classes

Artificial Intelligence

TXST Implements AI Tools Across Campus, Classes

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Texas State has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) tools throughout campus and some classes as concerns over AI’s role in higher education grow. While Texas State does not have an official AI policy, the Division of Information Technology has initial guidelines for students and faculty on information security, data privacy and academic integrity when using AI in classes and curriculum. Kimberly Conner, Texas State IT digital strategies lead…See the Story

Texas State track and field reflects on successful season

From sweeping the Sun Belt Outdoor Conference Championships to ranking inside the top 25 in the nation, the Texas State track and field season has been a success. The Sun Belt Conference Track and Field Coach of the Year John Frazier believes that the team’s success stems from consistency. “It’s a lifestyle, no one is perfect but if you are doing the right things most of the time, you are more likely to be successful,” Frazier said. “Getting to …San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

‘Right place to be’: how incoming freshmen found TXST

From meeting familiar faces to crafting one’s path, incoming students have multiple factors that led them to choose Texas State as the next step in their education. The University Star posted on its Instagram and spoke with three incoming freshmen from the class of 2029 to ask how they discovered Texas State and aspects of university life they look forward to. Liz Melito Incoming performance freshman Liz Melito poses for graduation pictures, Wed…Education · San Marcos Read Article

Mermaid Society dives into new environmental programs for river

Glittering mermaid costumes made of household items flooded the town square as the Mermaid Society of Texas introduced two new programs at the eighth annual Mermaid Capital of Texas Festival on May 17. The festival hosts the theme of “Uniquely San Marcos: Past, Present, and Always” each year. It reminds people of the city’s uniqueness because of the San Marcos River and the need to protect it. With this goal in mind, the Mermaid Society implemen…San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

Texas State softball season in review

Heading into the 2025 season, two things were simultaneously true for Texas State softball: Expectations were sky-high and nobody quite knew what to expect. Hard to imagine, but that’s the product of a program coming off of a Sun Belt Tournament championship victory and NCAA regional championship appearance, all while boasting a completely new look on the field this year. Here is a look back on the Bobcats’ 2025 season. The 2025 season was fille…San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

San Marcos considering entry fee at Rio Vista Park for out-of-town visitors

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The city of San Marcos recently proposed a new fee for parts of the river to keep it clean during the summer.San Marcos, California · San Marcos See the Story

First Tuesday Film Series debuts documentary on sanitation workers

Warm light falls on a crane truck in a rainy Austin airstrip. The operator keeps his grip firm and steady. He turns the machine’s rounded claw into the outstretched hand of a dancer. The First Tuesday Film Series will host the San Marcos premiere of the documentary “Trash Dance” at 7 p.m. on June 3 at the Price Center. The film follows choreographer Allison Orr as she befriends dozens of Austin sanitation workers and convinces them to participat…San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

(Photo Gallery) – May in SMTX

San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

San Marcos commemorates fallen service members in Memorial Day Ceremony

The city of San Marcos held its 22nd annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26 at the Hays County Veterans Memorial. The ceremony began with an opening prayer and the playing of the National Anthem, with the San Marcos High School JROTC presenting the colors. After the National Anthem, retired Lt. Colonel Jessica Dunn, the ceremony’s keynote speaker, explained the history of the holiday and its significance. “You can pay tribute to our heroes durin…San Marcos, Texas · San Marcos Read Article

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