/tags/texas-state-university Texas State University en-US Copyright Thu, 16 May 2024 13:22:28 GMT /texas-news/2024-05-16/texas-state-university-may-no-longer-host-a-presidential-debate-this-election The university was planning to spend about $5 million to prepare for the debate between Biden and Trump, originally scheduled for Sept. 16. Thu, 16 May 2024 13:22:28 GMT /texas-news/2024-05-16/texas-state-university-may-no-longer-host-a-presidential-debate-this-election Becky Fogel /politics/2023-11-24/its-akin-to-a-super-bowl-texas-state-to-host-first-presidential-debate-in-2024 The event in San Marcos will mark the first time a presidential debate has been held in Texas. The university is also the only one in Texas to count a U.S. president — Lyndon B. Johnson — among its alums. Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:00:00 GMT /politics/2023-11-24/its-akin-to-a-super-bowl-texas-state-to-host-first-presidential-debate-in-2024 Becky Fogel /education/2023-03-01/a-texas-republican-says-banning-college-polling-places-is-about-safety-students-dont-buy-it State Rep. Carrie Isaac filed legislation in February that would ban counties from putting voting centers on college campuses. Students and voting rights groups say it will disenfranchise young people. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:56:05 GMT /education/2023-03-01/a-texas-republican-says-banning-college-polling-places-is-about-safety-students-dont-buy-it Becky Fogel /education/2022-07-23/music-for-a-college-classroom-a-texas-school-will-soon-offer-a-harry-styles-class Texas State University professor Louie Dean Valencia spoke with NPR about the creation and aims of the class, which is capped at 20 students. He's one of many who hopes it will eventually reach more. Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:00:00 GMT /education/2022-07-23/music-for-a-college-classroom-a-texas-school-will-soon-offer-a-harry-styles-class Rachel Treisman /news/2022-07-08/uvalde-mayor-disputes-report-that-police-missed-opportunity-to-shoot-gunman Mayor Don McLaughlin denied a recent report that said a Uvalde officer passed up a chance to shoot the gunman at Robb Elementary. The officer never saw the gunman, he said. Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:30:00 GMT /news/2022-07-08/uvalde-mayor-disputes-report-that-police-missed-opportunity-to-shoot-gunman Uriel J. García | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2022-06-27/texas-has-a-law-that-allows-parents-to-give-up-newborns-at-fire-stations-or-hospitals The Supreme Court cited safe haven laws as an abortion alternative when it overturned Roe v. Wade. But Texas’ policy lacks funding and just 172 infants have been relinquished since 2009. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:29:15 GMT /texas-news/2022-06-27/texas-has-a-law-that-allows-parents-to-give-up-newborns-at-fire-stations-or-hospitals Jaden Edison | The Texas Tribune /environment-nature/2022-06-21/worried-how-climate-change-will-affect-water-in-texas-these-researchers-want-to-help-you-find-out Have you ever wondered how much water will be flowing from the San Marcos Springs in the next 10 years? 20 years? 50 years? Researchers at Texas State University's Meadows Center are working on a new public dashboard to answer those questions for communities statewide. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:00:00 GMT /environment-nature/2022-06-21/worried-how-climate-change-will-affect-water-in-texas-these-researchers-want-to-help-you-find-out Riane Roldan /education/2022-01-19/texas-college-students-confront-anxiety-apathy-as-another-pandemic-semester-begins As Texas universities and colleges begin a fifth semester during the COVID-19 pandemic, many students say they are struggling with uncertainty and an indifference toward school and the future. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:29:34 GMT /education/2022-01-19/texas-college-students-confront-anxiety-apathy-as-another-pandemic-semester-begins The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2021-12-10/these-texas-state-students-are-turning-invasive-plants-from-the-san-marcos-river-into-menstrual-pads A research team has spent the last few months harvesting water hyacinth as part of an effort to turn invasive species into sustainable and functional materials. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 22:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2021-12-10/these-texas-state-students-are-turning-invasive-plants-from-the-san-marcos-river-into-menstrual-pads Riane Roldan /education/2021-12-09/3-texas-universities-receive-red-light-rating-for-freedom-of-expression The study analyzed the written free expression policies of close to 500 colleges and universities. Three Texas schools were ranked harshly and given “red light” status for restrictive speech policies, while most Texas schools earned a “yellow light” rating, which is average. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:22:28 GMT /education/2021-12-09/3-texas-universities-receive-red-light-rating-for-freedom-of-expression Bill Zeeble