San Marcos

The federal government told Job Corps centers nationwide they were being shut down, but then a federal judge issued a temporary halt. Now that pause could be upended by a recent Supreme Court decision.

CloudBurst Data Centers is planning to build a facility south of San Marcos that could be leased to an AI firm or other tech company. Residents are concerned about the potential health and environmental impacts.

Visitors looking to cool off in the San Marcos river or picnic around Rio Vista Park this summer will have to make their way through a fenced area before the relaxation can begin. The San Marcos City Council agreed to set up the temporary fencing through Labor Day in an attempt to keep trash out of the water.

Gov. Greg Abbott had warned he would cut grant funding if City Council passed the measure. It failed 5-2.

A Parks and Recreation worker reported a possible mountain lion near Dante's Trail last month. Sightings are rare in Central Texas, but that doesn't mean the animals aren't around.

The City Council is set to vote on a resolution Tuesday. The governor called the measure antisemitic and said it violated state law.

The fire in San Marcos started in the early morning hours of July 20, 2018, and killed five people. The case remains unsolved.

The Central Texas Food Bank says 1 in 6 Hays County residents experience food insecurity. A lack of grocery stores and public transit is contributing to the problem.

As San Marcos grows, so does its water use. The city is looking to bring in more water and emphasize conservation to keep up with demand.

Austin-area animal shelters have been overcrowded for years. Local officials and nonprofits are looking at different ways to alleviate the problem.