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During its May 20 meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court received a presentation by the Homeless Coalition of Hays County (HCHC) regarding the results of the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) count. universitystar.com/32143/news/com…

The city of San Marcos held its 22nd annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26 at the Hays County Veterans Memorial. universitystar.com/32154/life-and…

The city of San Marcos installed temporary summer fencing at Rio Vista Park on May 22. universitystar.com/32145/news/cit…

On May 9, the Hays County Jail installed a Narcan vending machine in its lobby to help combat overdoses. Narcan, or Naloxone, is a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. universitystar.com/32151/news/hay…

Organizations across San Marcos are offering advice and resources, such as cooling centers and fan drives, for residents to prepare for the extreme summer heat. universitystar.com/32172/news/san…

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. universitystar.com/32174/life-and…

Senate Bill 8 (SB 8), introduced by Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) and Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) would require sheriff’s offices in counties with a population of more than 100,000 to sign an immigration enforcement agreement. universitystar.com/32177/news/ins…

Blake Leschber, Editor in Chief of The University Star here. I’m live at the “No Kings” protest outside the Hays County courthouse in San Marcos. I will be providing live updates here so make sure to follow along. The protest will officially start at 5 p.m.

Although the protest doesn’t start until 5 p.m., there are already demonstrators meeting at the front of the courthouse. The University Star

The University Star The demonstration has started with a large crowd. The University Star

The University Star Around 450 people are here right now, according to volunteers. But around 750 signed up which means it it likely to get larger. The University Star

Demonstrators are marching around the courthouse. The University Star

The University Star People driving by are honking mostly in support of the demonstrators. The University Star

The University Star Another chant from the “No Kings” protest The University Star

The University Star 90 minutes in and demonstrators are still marching strong. The University Star

Chants and instruments filled The Square as around 750 demonstrators gathered and protested at the anti-Trump “No Kings” protest today. universitystar.com/32230/news/com…

Texas State has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) tools throughout campus and some classes as concerns over AI’s role in higher education grow. universitystar.com/32178/news/txs…