News Flash

Samuel Aguirre Named San Marcos City Attorney

On March 21, 2023, San Marcos City Council members voted unanimously to appoint Samuel J. Aguirre as San Marcos City Attorney. Aguirre’s appointment will become effective no later than May 1, 2023.Aguirre has more than 17 years of municipal lega...

Hernandez Named Director of Planning & Development Services

The City of San Marcos has selected Amanda Hernandez to serve as the Director of Planning & Development Services. Hernandez was chosen following a nationwide search. Her appointment became effective March 20, 2023.Hernandez has served the City of San ...

City to Host First-Ever Disability and Inclusion Awareness Expo

The City of San Marcos is proud to announce it will host its inaugural Disability and Inclusion Awareness Expo (D.I.A.E.) this month. D.I.A.E. will serve as a one-stop resource to showcase disability services, products, and information available in the co...

City Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Boards, Commissions

The City of San Marcos is looking to fill vacancies on City boards and commissions with volunteers from the community.

Citizens should fill out volunteer interest applications online by Monday, March 27 to be considered for appointment. The application is ...

Community Invited to San Marcos Airport Zoning Public Meeting and Open House

The City of San Marcos invites the public to participate in an open house to review and provide input on the proposed San Marcos Regional Airport Zoning Ordinance.

On Monday, March 27, the City will host a San Marcos Airport Zoning Public Meeting and Open ...

Main Street Honors Downtown Businesses

The San Marcos Main Street Program recognized several downtown businesses, partners, and volunteers at its 8^thannual Love Downtown Awards Friday, Feb. 24.  

The event honored the contributions of downtown merchants and volunteers who work tireless...

Program Available to Help Utility Customers Track Water Usage

A tool is now available that will help City of San Marcos utility customers track the amount of water they’re using. The city reinstated its Water Usage Threshold program in January 2023. The program, which can track water usage on a daily or mo...

Shots Fired at San Marcos Apartment, Police Arrest Suspect

At approximately 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023, San Marcos Police were dispatched to The Cottages at Hillside Ranch, 1350 N. LBJ Dr., for a shots fired call. Multiple 911 callers reported that bullets had been fired into an apartment building at th...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter Pets of the Week

Dog of the Week: Breckan (51074740)

Meet the handsome Breckan just look at that smile! Breckan is a shy pup but warms up quickly to show off what a sweet and easy-going guy he is. Food is the way to Breckan’s heart. He’ll show off his s...

San Marcos Police Search for Hit-and-Run Suspect

The San Marcos Police Department is asking the public for any leads in identifying a person suspected to be involved in a hit-and-run collision that injured a man.

On January 25, 2023, at approximately 5:30 a.m., San Marcos Police officers along with Hays ...

San Marcos Surface Water Treatment Plant Earns Ninth-Consecutive TCEQ Award

The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) water treatment operation at the City of San Marcos Surface Water Treatment Plant recently earned the Texas Optimization Program Award from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the ninth year...

City of San Marcos Launches UniverCity Initiative, Applications Open

The City of San Marcos is launching UniverCity, a new initiative that will give residents a behind the scenes look at City Hall. The free eight-week program will include informational sessions that will highlight several city departments and the services ...

Stephanie Reyes Named Next City Manager

San Marcos City Council members voted unanimously with Councilmember Saul Gonzales absent during Tuesday’s City Council meeting to name Stephanie Reyes the next City Manager of the City of San Marcos. 

Reyes, a San Marcos native, has bee...

SMART Terminal Information

The City of San Marcos is currently processing an annexation and zoning request for land east of FM 110, between Hwy 80 and the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks. This land is part of an approved Development Agreement known as SMART Terminal (SMART = San Marc...

Resources Available to Assist Community with Ice Storm Debris Disposal

The City of San Marcos encourages residents to utilize available resources to dispose of trees, tree limbs, or branches that were damaged as a result of the recent winter weather event. Residential garbage customers may dispose of vegetative storm debris ...