Tanger Outlet Annual Donation

San Marcos Fire Department is a proud recipient of a generous $1,000.00 donation from Tanger Outlet Mall. 

From left to right are Tanger Outlets representative Allison Murphy, Dean Domingo, San Marcos Fire Marshal’s Office Administrative...

Turning Dirt for new Station #2

The City of San Marcos and San Marcos Fire Department is moving forward on replacing and relocating Fire Station 2.

The current station #2 was built in the 1950s and is located at Academy Street. The new station will move to Wonder World Drive and Ranch Ro...

Fire Department Online Request Form

Would you like to request a visit to or from the San Marcos Fire Department?

Click on the round "Schedule a Visit" button on our home page to submit your request using our online form. A minimum of two weeks advanced notice is required.

Many pancakes served at Pancakes with Santa

The Citizen's Fire Academy Alumni Association hosted their annual fundraiser Pancakes with Santa on Saturday morning, December 14, 2019 at San Marcos Fire Station #5.  There were many smiles when Santa arrived riding Ol' Betsy. Former Mayor Danie...

CFAAA Donates Smoke Detectors

SMFD would like to thank the Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association for donating 60 smoke detectors on Friday, November 15, 2019. Did you know that San Marcos residents can get free smoke detectors and installation through the Fire Department?

Call the S...

San Marcos Fire Department Open House was a success!

Open house is a free, annual event held on the first Saturday in October. The goal is to learn about fire prevention with fun interactive events and demonstrations with fire truck rides, vehicle rescue, and more.

9-11 Remembrance Ceremony Was Held

9-11 Remembrance Ceremony Was Held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.The San Marcos Fire Department held a remembrance ceremony to commemorate the heroes and victims of 9-11 near the Fire Bell at San Marcos City Hall.

The program opened with a welc...

Swearing In Ceremony held at City Hall

A badge pinning ceremony took place at City Hall on Monday, August 19, 2019.  Two firefighters, Rudy Blasich & Joshua Jahns, took their oath of office as a solemn promise to defend the Constitution of the United States. Firefighter badges wer...

Successful Fan Drive

The San Marcos Fire Department has had a successful donation drive for the annual Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive.  These will be donated to area seniors, people with disabilities, and households with children that are in financial need. Thanks...

SMFD Jr. Fire Academy

This summer's Jr. Fire Academy Summer Camp was a huge success. The kids learned about the various aspects of being a firefighter, life-saving techniques, fire safety and fire equipment. The SMFD hosted 48 children as part of their free summer camp program...

State Farm Donation for SMFD Junior Fire Academy

State Farm generously donated $4000 towards the San Marcos Fire Department Junior Fire Academy. The Fire Department is grateful for their support and generosity in offsetting expenses and helping to make this free summer camp possible for so many children...

Annual SMFD Awards Ceremony

The Annual SMFD Awards Ceremony was held on May 31, 2019. Here are some highlights below: 

(From left to right) Fire Marshal, Kelly Kistner with Captains Clint Foehner and Jonathan Henderson, who received their Peace Officer badg...

Fire Station #1 Wins Main Street’s “Partner of the Month” Award

The distinction, formerly “Business of the Month,” is a new label that has been expanded to encompass both hardworking small businesses and non-profit or public service organizations

Fire Station #1 has served San Marcos from its current location since 196...

SMFD and PD Donated Funds to 5th Graders

San Marcos Fire Department and San Marcos Police Department presented a check in the amount of $2,783.00 to Travis Elementary School fifth grade students on the morning of April 12, 2019.

SMFD and SMPD learned about a program at Travis Elementary School th...

2019 Bobcats Give Back Final Numbers Tallied

Over the course of the summer collection effort, the 2019 City of San Marcos Bobcats Give Back program successfully diverted 6,006 pounds of material from the landfill by donating it to local non-profits. Materials were collected from 13 apartment complex...

Recognition Program to Launch at National Night Out

The City of San Marcos Keep San Marcos Beautiful initiative is launching the “Kudos Coin” giveaway on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at National Night Out in recognition of people who perform good deeds in the community.

Kudos Coins can be redeemed fo...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter 'Pets of the Week'

Ursala

If you are looking for a cat who will give you all the love, meet Ursala. Ursala is a one-year-old domestic short hair, who is strikingly beautiful. She adores attention and will politely ask for a few more pets by reaching her paw out to touch you....

City Lifts Evacuation Order, Allows Occupancy of Vie Lofts

The City of San Marcos lifted the evacuation order for Vie Lofts, 817 Chestnut St as of 5:10 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 27 and issued a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for a portion of the building. This allows occupancy of the building and residents wi...

Neighborhood Conversation Scheduled for October 10

The City of San Marcos Neighborhood Commission is hosting a Neighborhood Conversation for Sector 2, including Westover, Oak Heights, Castle Forest, Southwest Hills and La Cima, on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. at Crockett Elementary School, 1300 Girard St. ...

City Code Amended for New “Dining with Dogs” Law

At their Sept. 30 meeting, the San Marcos City Council repealed section 18.120 of the San Marcos Code of Ordinances in response to a new state law (Senate Bill 476) regulating dining with dogs that passed during the recent 86^th Texas Legislative Session.

&...

New rules for mobile food units

Mobile Food Units that utilize propane must have an annual propane pressure test before being able to renew their Mobile Food Unit Permit.  Mobile Food Units currently permitted by the City who have grills, gas stoves, fryers, or other food equip...

Youth Services Blog - January 2020

Check out the Youth Services blog post for January 2020 by clicking here! 

Activity Center Renovations

Interior construction work will begin on Monday, Sept. 30, at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins, to remodel the locker rooms and restrooms/showers attached to the natatorium and to replace the carpet in the entire building.

The pool may be clo...

Construction to begin on ADA trails in Purgatory Creek and Prospect Park Natural Areas

Construction will begin Wednesday, September 11, 2019 to make several trails ADA accessible at Purgatory Creek and Prospect Park Natural Areas. There will be various trail closures. Construction is expected to be completed Spring 2020. The public is asked...

Notice of Demolition Review - 221 North Street

The Planning & Development Services Office received a demolition application for the carport at 221 North Street (Permit 2019-29699). The application is subject to the emergency demolition delay ordinance (Ordinance 2019-19) as the carport is part of ...

Thompson/Cape Dam and Ditch Engineering Structure Agenda Update

City Council will not be considering Thompson/Cape Dam and Ditch Engineering Structure for Historic Designation in tonight’s City Council Meeting. The agenda item has been postponed until January 29, 2019, after runoff elections when a full council can be...

New Accessory Dwelling Unit Guide Posted Online

The City’s Planning and Development Services Department has developed a comprehensive guide on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), or secondary living spaces constructed on single family lots, that is available online at www.sanmarcostx.gov/adu.

“We’ve receiv...

City Council Approves New San Marcos Development Code

“This is a day of celebration! Our new code has been in the works for four years, combining the efforts of City planners, citizens and stakeholders in a collaborative and transparent process involving numerous public meetings and presentations,” said Mayo...

Online Submittals

Online application submittals will be required moving forward. The move from paper to electronic files will also be a time saving tool for applicants. A kiosk is available in the Planning office for those applicants who do not have access to a computer, o...

Legacy Project

The Legacy Project is a hands-on community planning effort which, this year, was focused on the revitalization of Downtown Frisco. Amanda, Emilio and Craig, all undergrad students at Texas State University, competed against Grad and Doctorate students fro...

2018 Preferred Scenario Amendment Schedule Available

The schedule for the 2018 Spring Preferred Scenario Amendment Process may be found HERE. The application deadline for this twice-per-year process is January 8, 2018. All applications for amendment to the Preferred Scenario Map may be made online at www.my...

Revised Fee Schedule

The City Council provided direction to Planning and Development Services staff to research fee revenue and actual cost of service to process permits, review applications, and inspect permitted projects. Staff researched fees charged by other cities and an...

Code SMTX - Adoption Process Begins

Code SMTX, the project to update the City’s land development code, continues to make progress and has moved into the approval stage. Find out more about how the Code is implementing the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

ZC-20-05

A Zoning Change Application from Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) to Character District – 4 (CD-4) has been submitted by Vantage at San Marcos, on behalf of Mohnke Poor Farm, LLC, for a zoning change from ETJ to “CD-4” Cha...

ZC-20-02

A Zoning Change Application from Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) to Character District – 3 (CD-3) has been submitted by Vantage at San Marcos, on behalf of Mohnke Poor Farm, LLC, for a zoning change from ETJ to “CD-3” Cha...

ZC-20-01 (La Cima, Phase 1, Section 2)

A Zoning Change Application from Future Development “FD” to Single Family – 4.5 “SF-4.5” has been submitted by Natural Development Austin, LLC on behalf of LCSM Ph 1-2, LLC for approximately 56.923 acres, ...

AN-19-03 (Old Bastrop / Rattler Road)

AN-19-03 (Old Bastrop / Rattler Road) Annexation of a 39.4 +/- acre tract of land out of the Cyrus Wickson Survey, Abstract 474, Hays County, corner of South Old Bastrop Highway and Rattler Road. To track this case, click the following link: AN-19-03. The...

ZC-19-11 (Old Bastrop/Rattler CD-5 Zoning)

A Zoning Change Application from Future Development “FD” to Character District-5 “CD-5” has been submitted by Doucet and Associates on behalf of SHC Holdings, LLC for approximately 6 acres, more or less, out of the ...

ZC-19-10 (Old Bastrop/Rattler CD-3 Zoning)

A Zoning Change Application from Future Development “FD” to Character District-3 “CD-3” has been submitted by Doucet and Associates on behalf of SHC Holdings, LLC for approximately 29.4 acres, more or less, out of t...

AN-19-03 (Old Bastrop/Rattler Annexation)

The San Marcos City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed voluntary annexation submitted by Doucet and Associates on behalf of SHC Holdings, LLC for a 35.40 +/- acre tract of land out of the Cyrus Wickson Survey, Abstract 474, Hays County ...

Application Notice for Development Code Amendments

Land Development Code Amendments have been proposed to address typographical and technical errors, Historic Preservation Commission Resolutions, and to implement changes related to the 2019 Legislative Session. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear...

PDD-15-01(A) (Trace PDD Amendment #1)

A PDD amendment request application has been submitted to allow for two story multifamily apartment buildings as the only required elevations without three and four-story requirements for MF-24 and P zoned tracts within a 417.63-acre tract, more or less, ...

Notice of Demolition Review - 213 & 215 Pat Garrison Street

The Planning & Development Services Office received a demolition application for the building at 213 Pat Garrison Street and 215 Pat Garrison Street, respectively; Permit 2019-29751. Both buildings are located on the same parcel. The application is su...

Notice of Demolition Review - 209 Pat Garrison Street

The Planning & Development Services Office received a demolition application for the building at 209 Pat Garrison Street; Permit 2019-29750. The application is subject to the emergency demolition delay ordinance (Ordinance 2019-19) as the building was...

Notice of Demolition Review - 221 North Street

The Planning & Development Services Office received a demolition application for the carport at 221 North Street (Permit 2019-29699). The application is subject to the emergency demolition delay ordinance (Ordinance 2019-19) as the carport is part of ...

LDC-19-03 (Demolition Review for Historic Age Resources)

A Land Development Code Amendment has been proposed to amend the Development Code to include a demolition review period for historic age resources. The purpose of the ordinance is to provide criteria to prevent or minimize unnecessary damage to the qualit...

ZC-19-09

A zoning change application from General Commercial (GC) to Character District 4 (CD-4) has been submitted for approximately .72 acres, more or less, located at 1909 Dutton Drive. This property is located within a Medium Intensity Zoning District on the C...

AN-18-03 (Redwood 1) and AN-18-04 (Redwood 2)

• AN-18-03 (Redwood 1) Annexation of a 92.787 +/- acre tract of land out of the Barnette O. Kane Survey, Abstract No. 281, generally located within the 1900 Block of Redwood Road between SH 123 and Old Bastrop Highway. To track this case, click the followin...

ZC-19-07

A zoning change application from SmartCode (SC) to Light Industrial (LI) has been submitted for approximately 414 acres, more or less, located near the intersection of Centerpoint Road and Old Bastrop Highway. This property is located within a Medium Inte...

ZC-19-04 (2821 Leah Avenue)

A zoning change application from Future Development (“FD” ) to Light Industrial (“LI”) has been submitted for approximately 8.1 acres, more or less, located at 2821 Leah Avenue. This property is located within an Em...

ZC-19-06 (524 W Hopkins St)

A zoning change application from Single Family (“SF-6” ) to Single Family (“ND-3.5”) has been submitted for approximately 0.26 acres, more or less, located at 524 W Hopkins Street. The San Marcos Development Code re...

ZC-19-05 (510 W Hopkins St)

A zoning change application from Single Family (“SF-6” ) to Single Family (“ND-3.5”) has been submitted for approximately 0.2551 acres, more or less, located at 510 W Hopkins Street. The San Marcos Development Code ...

MODIFIED: ZC-18-18 (Redwood 2)

A Zoning Change Application from Future Development “FD” to Character District-4 “CD-4” has been submitted for approximately 8.534 acres, more or less, located within the 1600 Block of Redwood Road. This property is...

MODIFIED: ZC-18-17 (Redwood 1)

A Zoning Change Application from Future Development “FD” and Character District-4 (CD-4) to Single Family-6 “SF-6” has been submitted for approximately 192.951 acres, more or less, located within the 1600 Block of R...

PDD-06-02(B)

A PDD amendment request application has been submitted to allow multifamily apartments with a limit of 24 units per acre for an approximately 16.7 acre tract, more or less, within the limits of the Stone Creek PDD, known as Lot 9-B, Block 3, Stonecreek Cr...

ZC-19-02 (1850 Old RR 12)

A Zoning Change Application from Future Development “FD” to Heavy Commercial “HC” has been submitted for approximately 1.108 acres, more or less, located at 1850 Old Ranch Road 12. This property is located within a ...

ZC-19-01 (102 W. Holland St.)

ZC-19-01 (102 W. Holland St.) A zoning change application from Single Family (“SF-6” ) to Single Family (“SF-4.5”) has been submitted for approximately 7.82 acres, more or less, located at 102 West Holland Street. T...

ZC-18-21 (Smart Terminal)

A Zoning Change Application from Future Development “FD” to Heavy Industrial “HI” has been submitted for approximately 933.081 acres, more or less located near the intersection of State Highway 80 and FM 1984. This ...

ZC-18-20 (Thompson/Cape Dam and Ditch Engineering Structure) Historic Landmark Designation

An Application for Historic Landmark Designation has been submitted for Thompson/Cape Dam and Ditch Engineering Structure . This property is located within an Existing Neighborhood on the Comprehensive Plan and a neighborhood presentation meeting is not r...

ZC-18-16

ZC-18-16 (1407, 1411, 1413, and 1415 Earle Street) A zoning change application from Single Family (“SF-6” ) to Neighborhood Density – 3 (“ND-3”) has been submitted for approximately 1.206 acres, more or le...

LDC-18-02

A Land Development Code Amendment Application has been submitted requesting to amend the Land Development Code to add standards for neighborhood meetings required by Table 2.1. The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear this request at the September 25,...

LDC-18-01

A Land Development Code Amendment Application has been submitted requesting to amend the Land Development Code to remove the limit to the number of times Preferred Scenario Amendments can be requested, which is currently limited to twice a year. The Plann...

ZC-18-19 (219 West MLK Drive) Historic Landmark Designation

An Application for Historic Landmark Designation has been submitted for the property located at 219 West MLK Drive. This property is located within an Existing Neighborhood on the Comprehensive Plan and a neighborhood presentation meeting is not required ...

ZC-18-14 (1520 Old RR 12) Zoning Change Request

A Zoning Change Application from “Office Professional District (OP)” to “Neighborhood Main Street (NMS)” has been submitted for approximately 0.41 acres, being lot 1-D, Highcrest Addition Subdivision. The San Marcos...

ZC-18-13 (128 Spring Road)

A Zoning Change Application from Future Development “FD” to Character District-3 “CD-3” has been submitted for approximately 4.851 acres, more or less, out of the J.M. Veramendi Survey No. 2, located at 128 Spring R...

PSA-18-04 (Lindsey Hill PSA) - Change of Location

A Preferred Scenario Map Amendment application from “Area of Stability – Redevelopment Infill” to “High Intensity – Redevelopment Infill” has been submitted for approximately 4.8275 acres, more o...

ZC-18-12 Zoning Change (Withdrawn by the applicant)

ZC-18-12 Zoning Change (Withdrawn by the applicant)

ZC-18-11 Zoning Change (Withdrawn by the applicant)

ZC-18-11 Zoning Change (Withdrawn by the applicant)

ZC-18-10 (Windmill Addition) - Revised

A zoning change application from Duplex (D) to Neighborhood Density – 3.5 (ND-3.5) has been submitted for approximately 0.78 acres, more or less, known as Windmill Addition Lot 2, located at 128 Windmill Drive. This property is located in an Exi...

ZC-18-09 (Beyond Grooming)

A zoning change application from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Neighborhood – Main Street (N-MS) has been submitted for approximately 0.997 acres, more or less, out of the Juan M Veramendi Survey, Tract 31, located at 1200 Old Martindale Road....

ZC-18-08 Zoning Change

A zoning change application from Light Industrial (LI) to Heavy Commercial (HC) has been submitted for approximately 9.61 acres, more or less, known as Lot 1A, Block 1, International Electric Corporation Addition, located at 2809 IH-35.  This pro...

ZC-18-07 Application Notice

A zoning change application from Single Family (“SF-6” ) to Neighborhood Density – 3 (“ND-3”) has been submitted for approximately 0.197 acres, more or less, legally known as the Westover Addition, Block 27, Lot 329, located at 1012 North Bishop Street. T...

ZC-18-06 Application Notice

A zoning change application from Future Development (“FD” ) to Character District – 5 (“CD-5”) has been submitted for approximately 14.14 acres, more or less, out of the Barnette O. Kane Survey, Abstract No. 281, located along the 1600 Block of Redwood Ro...

San Marcos Police Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect

San Marcos Police have arrested a man accused of robbing a bank in broad daylight Saturday morning.

“The City of San Marcos is blessed to have such dedicated professionals working to keep this community safe,” said Chief Chase Stapp. &a...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Honey

This kitty is full of love! Honey is a two-year-old girl who can’t stop herself from exploring her surroundings. She’s a little bit of a diva and wants all the love to herself, so she would prefer to be the only kitty in the home....

Senior Expo Featuring Vendors, Services on Jan. 30

The Ninth Biennial Senior Citizen Expo will take place on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins. The free event is hosted by the San Marcos Parks and Recreation and the Senior Citizen Advisory Board. Se...

Public Invited to Participate in San Marcos Transit Plan

On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the City of San Marcos, in collaboration with Texas State University, is hosting three follow-up community meetings in an effort to seek public input for the San Marcos Transit Plan, a five-year transit plan for the San Marcos communi...

Upcoming Library Events: Jan. 23 through Jan. 29

Passport to Reading Challenge & Chat

January 23, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join us this month in our Passport to Reading challenge. January’s challenge is to read a book with an animal in it. Both fiction and nonfiction books are welcome! Each P...

February Parks & Recreation Programming for Ages 50+

50+ Duplicate Bridge 

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation has partnered with the Texas Capital Bridge Association to offer Duplicate Bridge every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center. The San Marco...

Blanco Riverine Flood Mitigation Project Public Meeting 2/6

The City of San Marcos will host a public meeting at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins St., on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. to discuss the City’s proposed project to construct a berm/floodwall structure between River Road and the Blan...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Buttercup

A very special kitty looking for a special home! Buttercup is a brave girl who has won over all of our hearts. She’s one year old and came to us as a stray. She has been diagnosed with glaucoma in both eyes and is likely blind. However,...

Upcoming Library Events: Jan. 16 – Jan. 22

Growing Up Wild

January 16, 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Come out to this nature experience! We’ll read books on different nature topics each month, followed by a fun craft or outdoor activity. Preschool aged children are welcome to attend our 10:00 a...

City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

City of San Marcos offices, including City Hall, Public Library, Activity Center, Municipal Court, Animal Shelter, Discovery Center, and Utility Offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

San Marcos THE BUS routes will ...

Tickets Available for 50+ Valentine’s Celebration

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 21^st annual Golden Sweetheart’s Ball on Friday, Feb. 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins. Couples and singles ages 50 and above are invited ...

Six Arrested After Foot and Vehicle Pursuit

Six people are facing charges in San Marcos after reportedly stealing purses from customers at Walmart, stealing a car from the parking lot and running from police.

At approximately 2:19 p.m. Sunday afternoon, San Marcos police officers were dispatched to ...

UPDATE: Arrest Made in Connection to December Downtown Shooting

At approximately 4:51 p.m. on Friday, January 10, the San Marcos Police Department arrested Vincent Favata (10/3/1975) in connection with a shooting in downtown San Marcos on December 17, 2019. The shooting injured two people st...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Marita

Don’t let this girl’s serious glare scare you away, she is one sweet kitty! Marita is a two-year-old calico who recently raised a full litter of kittens. Now that her kittens are old enough to be adopted, she’s ready to...

New City Management Meet & Greet on Jan. 23

The public is invited to attend a community meet and greet with new executive staff from the City of San Marcos on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Spring Lake Ballroom at the Embassy Suites, 1001 E. McCarty Ln.

Newly appointed Assistant City...

City Seeks Input on Sidewalk Maintenance & Gap Plan

The City of San Marcos Public Services Department will host a public meeting at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins St., on Monday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. to seek input to update the City’s Five-Year Sidewalk Maintenance and Gap Infill Pla...

Upcoming Library Events: Jan. 9 to Jan. 15

High School Equivalency (Formerly GED) Registration

January 9, 9:00 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Adults wanting to prepare for the High School Equivalency exam come register for our free classes. Classes meet Monday through Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesday and Thursd...

Sunset Acres Subdivision Improvements Meeting Jan. 14

The City of San Marcos Engineering and Capital Improvements staff will hold a neighborhood meeting on proposed improvements to the Sunset Acres subdivision at the Mendez Elementary School cafeteria, 1805 Peter Garza Dr., at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

D...

Overnight Double Fatality Rollover Incident on SH-123

The San Marcos Police Department is investigating a rollover incident that occurred near the 1000 block of SH-123 northbound last night and resulted in two fatalities.

At approximately 11:58 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, SMPD was dispatched to the scene of a s...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Christian Bale

It won’t take long for this sweet boy to win you over! Christian Bale is two years old and loves to play and cuddle. When you approach his kennel, Christian will sweetly reach out and ask for some pets. One minute this boy will be ...

Sights and Sounds Achieves Zero-Waste Status

For the first time in the event’s 33-year history, the 2019 Sights and Sounds of Christmas achieved zero-waste status, meaning that 10 percent or less of all the waste from the event was sent to the landfill.

“A goal like this is not ac...

Upcoming Library Events: Jan. 2 through Jan. 8

Job Search and Résumé Assistance

January 2, 10 a.m.

Applying for work? This program provides hands-on assistance with your job search, including advice on job seeking, résumé and cover letter writing, networking, ...

January City Hall Calendar

(Meetings listed below are subject to change. Please check with the City Clerk's office for official postings.)

 Wednesday, January 1, 2020

            City Holiday – ...

Arts Commission Calls for Traffic Control Box Art Designs

The San Marcos Arts Commission is issuing a call for artists to create designs for traffic control boxes along Ranch Road 12 in San Marcos as part of the Traffic Control Box Art Program. Applications are due Friday, Jan.17.

Artists are invited to submit de...

Upcoming Library Events: Dec. 26 to Dec. 31

Thank You Card Craft

December 27, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Did you get some good presents? Make thank you cards to show your appreciation! For all ages. Supplies provided.

Storytime

December 31, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Children are invited to the library for great stories...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Dustin Hoffman

Such a beautiful boy! Dustin Hoffman is an 11-month-old boy who does well on a leash, knows a few commands and fetches! He is eager to be your very best friend and will sit for you before you even offer the command. Dustin really has it all:...

City Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Boards, Commissions

The City of San Marcos seeks to fill vacancies on more than 20 City boards and commissions with volunteers from throughout the community.

Citizens may fill out volunteer interest forms and forward them to the City Clerk’s office by Friday, Jan. 1...

UPDATE: Pedestrian Named in Monday's IH-35 Fatality

The San Marcos Police Department has confirmed contact with the next of kin and released the name of the pedestrian who was pronounced deceased on Monday morning after being struck by multiple vehicles on northbound IH-35.

The victim has been identified as...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Emma Watson

Any cat that will not only let you put a sweater on her for a photo, but enjoys the attention, is one cool cat! Emma Watson is nine-years-old. Adopting an older pet can be so rewarding, and senior cats can be low maintenance companions. Emma is...

Upcoming Library Events: Dec. 19 to Dec. 25

Passport to Reading Challenge & Chat

December 19, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

December’s challenge is to read a book set in a country that fascinates you. Join us for our Book Chat. Bring your ‘Brown Bag’ lunch and chat about books.

C...

City of San Marcos 50+ Events for January 2020

50+ Two-Stepping Around Texas Walking Program – Third and Final Leg – Big City Tour – Houston to San Antonio to San Marcos

Kickoff Event - Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 4 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center

The San Marcos Pa...

Council Approves Assistant City Manager Appointments, Stapp Named Public Safety Director

The San Marcos City Council approved a recommendation by City Manager Bert Lumbreras to appoint Joe Pantalion and Stephanie Reyes as assistant city managers during Tuesday’s regular meeting.

Joe Pantalion

Following an application and interview pr...

Police Searching for Suspect in Downtown Shooting

Police are searching for the person responsible for shooting and injuring two people in downtown San Marcos early Tuesday morning. Officers responded to reports of gunshots at approximately 1:10 a.m. near Harper’s located at 139 East Hopkins Str...

San Marcos Announces New Animal Services Manager

After a thorough search process, the City of San Marcos is naming Jeanne Saadi the new Animal Services Manager for the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter. Saadi most recently served as the Animal Services Manager for the City of Mesquite, Texas, and has 2...

City Offers Multiple Options for Christmas Tree Recycling

The City of San Marcos is offering several ways to discard live Christmas trees:

• Christmas tree drop off: Dec. 26, 2019 through Jan. 10, 2020 at 401 E. Hopkins (Grant Harris parking lot). Trees of all sizes with no ornaments or tinsel will be mulched on si...

Update: Boil Water Advisory Lifted

Update: The City of San Marcos Water and Wastewater Utilities has lifted the boil water advisory after the results of a water quality sample taken from the Outlet Malls on Thursday, Dec. 12, demonstrated there was no contamination from the emerge...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Sweet Thang

This gorgeous cat is a total ham! She’s a four-year-old Domestic Shorthair who will trick you into thinking she’s shy and reserved, but when she trusts you, she’ll purr loudly and happily accept your pets. Give her...

City Offices Closed for Christmas, New Year

City of San Marcos offices, including City Hall, Public Library, Activity Center, Animal Shelter, Utility Offices and the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24 and 25, for the Christmas holiday, and W...

Upcoming Library Events: Dec. 12 to Dec. 18

Growing Up Wild

December 12, 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Come out to this nature experience! We’ll read books on different nature topics each month, followed by a fun craft or outdoor activity. Preschool aged children are welcome to attend our 10:00 ...

Six Suspects Arrested in Overnight Homicide

The San Marcos Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred last night in the parking lot of the Cedars Apartments, 1101 Leah Ave.

On Monday, Dec. 9 at approximately 11:34 p.m., SMPD officers were dispatched to a discharged firearm call at ...

Senior Citizen Expo Vendor Booths Still Available

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department and Senior Citizen Advisory Board are hosting the Senior Citizen Expo on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins.

This free event wi...

Drop Off Brushy Waste This Saturday, Dec. 14

The City of San Marcos will host its monthly brushy waste drop-off for residential garbage and recycling service customers on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m at 750 River Road.

The brush drop off can be reached by taking the San Marcos Animal Shelte...

Holiday Spirit Abounds in Downtown San Marcos

The City of San Marcos invites the public to walk, bike or drive through downtown San Marcos to get in the spirit of the most wonderful time of the year. These are a few of the City-sponsored installations that will be in place over the next month:

Herons ...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Banana Puddin’

This boy is all kitten! Banana Puddin’ is a three-month-old who loves to play with his siblings. He happily greets visitors with a meow and will reach his little paw out of his kennel and ask to play. Although Banana Pudd...

Upcoming Library Events: Dec. 5 to Dec. 11

LEGO Mania

December 5, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Grab a bowl full of LEGOs and a base plate and build your dream creation. For ages 4 and up.

Storytime

December 6, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Yarn in the Com...

City to Dedicate Mural at Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park

The City of San Marcos invites the public to celebrate the dedication of its newest mural on Saturday, Dec. 7 at noon at Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park, 1000 Prospect Street.

The mural, titled “Wild Rice,” was completed in early...

December City Hall Calendar

Meetings listed below are subject to change. Please check with the City Clerk's office for official postings.

Monday, December 2, 2019

City Council Proclamations – 4 p.m., City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX 78666

Citizens Utility Advisory Bo...

Public Invited to Meet Animal Services Manager Finalists

The City of San Marcos invites the public to meet the candidates for the Animal Services Manager search on Thursday, Dec. 5, 5-6:30 p.m. at Fire Station #5, 100 Carlson Circle.

Finalists will give brief introductions at 5 p.m. then public will be able to ...

Exits Closed to Accommodate Traffic on Black Friday

San Marcos first responders will increase their presence and traffic control by the San Marcos Outlet Malls over the Black Friday shopping weekend.

The southbound I-35-Centerpoint Road exit ramp (Exit 200) and the northbound I-35-McCarty Lane exit ramp (Ex...

San Marcos Police to Hold Memorial for Fallen Officer

The San Marcos Police Department will hold a memorial commemorating the second anniversary of fallen officer Kenneth Copeland on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 2:45 p.m. in front of the San Marcos Police Station, 2300 SIH-35.

Officer Kenneth Copeland was shot and k...

Blanco Gardens Improvements Meeting Rescheduled 12/4

The City of San Marcos has rescheduled the Blanco Gardens Improvements community meeting for Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at the San Marcos Wastewater Treatment Plant Meeting Room, 720 River Road. The public is invited to attend.

City engineers and consulta...

Sights & Sounds of Christmas to Implement Clear Bag Policy

The Sights & Sounds of Christmas Festival, hosted by the Sights & Sounds Foundation and in partnership with the City of San Marcos, will return to San Marcos Plaza Park and City Park on Dec. 4-7 and 11-14.

Hosting its 33rd year, the festival will s...

City’s Risk Management Team Receives Award

The City of San Marcos’ Risk Management Team received a Texas Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) Achievement Award during the organization’s annual conference on Nov. 11.

The award recognized the City’s robust safety, ...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Buns

This sleepy boy has a lot of love to give! Buns is a four-month-old kitten ready to play. If you come to visit Buns, he’ll greet you with a loud meow, and reach out for love. Once he’s tired out from playing, Buns will happily curl...

City Cemetery to Celebrate Wreaths Across America Day 12/14

The San Marcos City Cemetery will join nearly 2,000 participating cemeteries as an official location in the Wreaths Across America (WAA) Day 2019 on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m.

The San Marcos City Cemetery plans to place 531 wreaths on the headstones of ...

City Offers Free Mulch to San Marcos Residents

The City of San Marcos Resource Recovery, Parks and Recreation and Stormwater Management departments have collaborated to bring the free mulch that is usually available during the monthly Brush Drop-Off, to open access locations at Dunbar Park, Archie Str...

Cobb Named President of USA Softball

Former Director of Community Services Rodney Cobb has been named the President of USA Softball following the conclusion of the 88th Annual USA Softball Council Meeting in Sparks, Nev. on November 15.

“I never once dreamed when I started playing f...

Upcoming Library Events: Nov. 21 to Nov. 27

Passport to Reading Challenge & Chat

November 21, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

November’s challenge is to read a book that centers on family or food. Join us for our Book Chat. Bring your ‘Brown Bag’ lunch and chat about books. 

Creation Station

November 21...

San Marcos Responds to Small Passenger Aircraft Crash

San Marcos Fire and Police in conjunction with Hays County and the FAA, are responding to a small passenger aircraft crash that occurred early this morning.

The aircraft took off from the San Marcos Regional Airport at 5:54 a.m. and lost contact with air t...

Four San Marcos City Planners Certified by APA

The City of San Marcos Planning & Development Services department is pleased to announce that Andrea Villalobos, Matthew Johnson, Tory Carpenter and Will Parrish have obtained their American Institute of Certified Planners Certifications from the Amer...

City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

City of San Marcos offices, including City Hall, Public Library, Activity Center, Animal Shelter, Municipal Court, and Utility Offices, will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29, for the Thanksgiving Holiday, with Thursday and Friday garbage c...

SMEU Celebrates Lineworker Graduation

Two City of San Marcos Electric Utility (SMEU) Lineworkers, Alonzo (AJ) Longoria and Darin Koehler, have completed the Northwest Lineman College Lineworker Training Program.

The Lineworker Training Program consists of 40 tests taken over four years, totali...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Vivien Leigh

This spunky girl can be a little timid at first, but has a lot of personality that is ready to shine through! Vivien Leigh is four-months-old and is cautious to play, but warms up quickly when you scratch behind her ears. Vivien will do great ...

UPDATE: SMPD Releases Names of Accident Fatalities

The San Marcos Police Department have confirmed contact with the next of kin and released the names of the two fatalities from the Nov. 14 accident on IH-35 southbound at the 204B Exit (CM Allen).

Orlando Valdez (08/13/1990), of Corpus Christi, wa...

San Marcos Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Accident

The San Marcos Police Department is investigating a major collision that occurred on IH-35 southbound at the 204B Exit (CM Allen) early this morning and resulted in two fatalities.

At approximately 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, San Marcos Police, Fire, a...

Upcoming Library Events: Nov. 14 to Nov. 20

Growing Up Wild

November 14, 10  a.m. and 4  p.m.

Come out to this nature experience! We’ll read books on different nature topics each month followed by a fun craft or outdoor activity. Preschool aged children are welcome to attend our 10 ...

UPDATE: Tonight’s Blanco Gardens Meeting Postponed

Due to the weather forecast this evening, the City of San Marcos is postponing tonight’s Blanco Gardens Drainage Improvements Community Meeting. New meeting information will be released as soon as it’s available.

Downtown Courthouse Lighting and Shop Small Nov. 30

The public is invited to celebrate the Courthouse Lighting Ceremony and Shop Small Saturday on November 30 at the Downtown Square in San Marcos. 

Visitors are invited downtown to enjoy Shop Small Saturday throughout the morning and afternoon at ar...

Kick Off the Holiday Season with SMPD’s Blue Santa

The San Marcos Police Department and the San Marcos Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association are now accepting toy donations and gift-wrapping volunteers for the 2019 Blue Santa Program. Gift wrapping will take place between Nov. 19 and Dec. 10.

Establish...

Mobility Hub Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for Nov. 18

The City of San Marcos and San Marcos Main Street are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Downtown Mobility Hub on Nov. 18 at 9:30 a.m. at 214 E. Hutchison. The public is invited to attend.

The Mobility Hub was first envisioned in 2017 by a Mobility ...

City Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Boards, Commissions

The City of San Marcos seeks to fill vacancies on more than 20 City boards and commissions with volunteers from throughout the community.

Citizens may fill out volunteer interest forms and forward them to the City Clerk’s office by Friday, Jan. 1...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Rosco Jenkins

Rosco will make the perfect companion for some lucky family. This happy-go-lucky five-year-old boy is housetrained and well-behaved indoors! He would love to keep you company whether you’re relaxing on the couch or going for a long ...

Blanco Gardens Improvements Community Meeting Nov. 12

The City of San Marcos will host a community meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. at the San Marcos Wastewater Treatment Plant Meeting Room, 720 River Road. The public is invited to attend.

City engineers and consultants will share project information abo...

City Hires Hardwick for Economic Development Role

City Manager Bert Lumbreras is pleased to announce that Scott Hardwick has been hired to fill the City’s Economic and Business Development Manager position. Hardwick is currently a Senior Business Advisor with the University of Texas San Antonio...

Baker Elected, Gonzales Reelected to City Council

Maxfield Baker has been elected to Council Place 1 in the Nov. 5 election, and Saul Gonzales is reelected to Council Place 2.

City Council Election Results 

City Council Place 1: Maxfield Baker 1,922 Votes (50.43%); Mark Gleason 1,889 Votes (49.57%)...

Upcoming Library Events: Nov. 7 to Nov. 13

LEGO Mania

November 7, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Grab a bowl full of LEGOs and a base plate and build your dream creation. For ages 4 and up.

Storytime

November 8, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Baby Storytime

N...

City Offices Closed Nov. 11 in Honor of Veterans Day

City of San Marcos offices, including City Hall, Public Library, Activity Center, Animal Shelter, Municipal Court, and Utility Offices, will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. City Parks and the Convention and Visitor Bureau will be open during r...

November City Hall Calendar

Saturday, November 2, 2019

Farmers Market – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., San Antonio Street on south side of the courthouse. Fresh produce, arts and crafts every Saturday downtown.

Arbor Day Celebration – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Discovery Center, 430 Riverside Dri...

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter ‘Pets of the Week’

Krissy

This kitty may be a little shy and timid, but she’s completely full of love! Krissy is a two-year-old tabby who will follow you anywhere if you have a treat on hand. She loves pets and scratches, especially if you get right behind her ears...

Navy Veteran Richard Zeni to Lead Nov. 9 Parade

U.S. Navy Veteran Richard Zeni has been appointed as this year’s Grand Marshal of the Veterans Day Parade, which will take place on Nov. 9 in downtown San Marcos.

Zeni served from March 1943 to July 1984, including tours in World War II, the Viet...

Upcoming Library Events: Oct. 31 to Nov. 6

Storytime

November 1, 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Yarn in the Community

November 1, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The library invites all fiber folks to enjoy sewing, knitting, or crocheting in go...

Airport Master Plan Open House Slated for Nov. 18

On Monday, Nov. 18 from 2 to 5 p.m., the San Marcos Regional Airport will host an Open House to introduce the new Airport Master Plan to the public.

Exhibits and maps of the working plans will be on display. The planning firm, Garver, will be on-hand to an...

Reorganization Announced for Community Services Operations

City Manager Bert Lumbreras is pleased to announce the new Directors and Assistant Director for the Parks and Recreation and General Services Departments as a result of a recent reorganization of the City’s Community Services Operations.

“Following the ret...

Biannual City Cemetery Cleanup Starts Nov. 4

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department along with the Cemetery Commission and cemetery staff will embark on their biannual cleanup of the City Cemetery from Nov. 4 to Nov. 8.

All items not in compliance cemetery regulations will be removed ...

City & Texas State Coordinate Leaf Collection for Compost

The City of San Marcos Resource Recovery program and Texas State University’s Bobcat Blend Composting are collecting leaves to recycle into compost from Oct. 24 to Nov. 15 at the parking lot of the Grant Harris Building at 401 E. Hopkins.

&ld...

Fifth Victim of Deadly Apartment Fire Identified

The fifth and final victim of the deadly fire at Iconic Village and Vintage Pads apartments has been identified by the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office in coordination with Justice of the Peace Maggie H. Moreno.

Belinda Moats of Big Wells (born Aug....

San Marcos Residents Can Text Emergency Info to 9-1-1

With storm season in full swing, the City of San Marcos is reminding residents that in an emergency they can send text messages to 9-1-1 in the Central Texas area.

The Capital Area Council of Governments deployed Text to 9-1-1 service region wide in Octobe...

City Council Approves New San Marcos Development Code

The San Marcos City Council approved Code SMTX, a new 434-page development code that aligns with the City’s comprehensive plan and will guide how the City grows in the coming years.

“This is a day of celebration! Our new code has been in the works for four...