KTSW News

The news department for the student-run radio station @KTSW_899 | Proudly serving the people of San Marcos & TXST | We are “The other side of News”

[University Police at TXST @UPDtxst]

Happy Eclipse Day!

Just a few reminders:
-Do NOT wear eclipse glasses while driving.
-Do not photograph or video the eclipse while driving.
-Exit the roadway safely and park in a safe designated area if you are planning to view the eclipse.

[San Marcos @CityofSanMarcos]

🚨🌧 Due to heavy rainfalls, upper and lower Purgatory Creek Natural Area, Spring Lake Natural Area, and the road leading to Children’s Park are closed. Crews are monitoring conditions and will reopen when safe.

[San Marcos @CityofSanMarcos]

🚨Message from @NWSSanAntonio🚨

[KTSW News @KTSWNews]

Finding forever homes for animals is the main goal. If interested in adopting, email Animal Adoptions or call 512-805-2657 when the shelter is open. Individuals can also speed up the adoption process by filling out an application online. @smanimalshelter

#sanmarcos #adopting

[KTSW News @KTSWNews]

SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is currently at a code red. That means they are at capacity and need adopters or fosters for animals

Read more here:

https://t.co/79dYz3sZch

[TXST News @txst_news]

Hispanics are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease than white Americans, according to the @alzassociation. Caregivers need support to help them understand what patient needs, said Gloria Martinez, a prof. of Latino studies @txst. https://t.co/MHirpzt22h

[San Marcos @CityofSanMarcos]

With several events taking place this weekend in San Marcos from Dec. 7 -9, please prepare for increased traffic and visitors throughout the community. Check out the map below to get an idea of what's going on this weekend and plan your route.

[Scott Fisher @ScottFisherFOX7]

3 Flood Warnings Remain Active through this afternoon.
Turn Around, Don't Drown!

[San Marcos @CityofSanMarcos]

🚨📱 FEMA will test the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) tomorrow, October 4. This will occur on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs. This is just a test and no action is required.

[Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @ReynaldoLeanos]

10 years ago I was on the radio for the first time <3 I had just covered my first news event in San Antonio📻

I learned soooo much doing college radio for two years at @KTSWNews at @txst.

I'm the only journalist in my family and it's been quite the ride the past decade

[KTSW News @KTSWNews]

SAN MARCOS- A new student-run market known as the Vanilla Bean Market had a local event that took place on Aug. 26 at Kissing Alley 121 E Hopkins St.

Read More Here:

https://t.co/0mjwZ2PqmH

[KTSW News @KTSWNews]

SAN MARCOS — The Texas State Student Government has started off the semester with activities for more student involvement and programs for student safety.

Read more here:
https://t.co/tD9IGvmrqG

#TXST #StudentBodyGovernment #SanMarcos

[KTSW News @KTSWNews]

SAN MARCOS — August is Clear the Shelter Month across the country, and the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter wants to make sure San Marcos knows.

Read more here:
https://t.co/wmWM2hfBg8

#SanMarcosRegionalAnimalShelter #CleartheShelter

[KTSW News @KTSWNews]

SAN MARCOS — In the midst of ongoing high temperatures and dry conditions in Central Texas, San Marcos is entering Stage 4 drought restrictions this week, while also battling elevated wildfire dangers.

Read more here:
https://t.co/ZILbW3VyR9

#SanMarcos #environment #news

[ERCOT @ERCOT_ISO]

(1/2) TXANS Update—8/20/23: ERCOT has issued a Voluntary Conservation Notice for 7 – 10 p.m. today, Aug. 20, due to extreme temperatures, continued high demand, & unexpected loss of thermal generation. Texans are asked to voluntarily reduce electric use, if safe to do so.

[Louie Dean Valencia @BurntCitrus]

Thanks, @KTSWNews for including my Harry Styles class as an honorable mention for most interesting classes this fall at @TXST... despite not being offered this fall! 😆 It will be back in the spring semester! https://t.co/JhwwAefco5

[San Marcos @CityofSanMarcos]

Due to extreme temperatures and high demand, @ERCOT_ISO issued a voluntary conservation notice from 3-8pm today, Aug 17.

As of now, no rolling blackouts are scheduled. Visit https://t.co/TNxtKcetSv to learn about the ways you can voluntarily conserve energy to protect our grid!

[Texas State University @txst]

We ask everyone to be patient during #TXST move-in today & Monday, 8/14.

#SMTX please avoid Aquarena Springs Dr, Post Rd, & Thorpe Ln. and other roads around campus if you are not part of move-in.

@UPDtxst & staff are on hand to direct traffic.

Stay hydrated!

[KTSW News @KTSWNews]

“And then for that one year, August 2022 to August 1 of 2023, we saved teachers about $120,000,” O’Donnell said. “It was amazing. We never thought it would be that big.”

#SanMarcos #nonprofits

[KTSW News @KTSWNews]

SAN MARCOS — The Teacher Reuse, a local non-profit that provides teachers with free school supplies, reopened July 22 at a new location in San Marcos.

Read More Here:

https://t.co/DCE4onWTpn