The 50-foot poles along the San Marcos River have sirens for severe weather, wildfires and tornadoes — and they were put to use last weekend.

San Marcos restored 14 outdoor sirens to alert residents of weather dangers, with distinct signals for different emergencies.

San Marcos may add a fee for out-of-towners to float its river, costing $5 per person or $25 for groups. The fee aims to fund park maintenance, as most river visitors are non-local day-trippers.

Floating the San Marcos River may soon come with a price tag—for out-of-town visitors, at least. City officials are considering a new access fee for non-residents who use the city's riverfront ...

San Marcos city leaders discussed a proposed fee for non-residents who use the riverfront parks. Supporters said the quality at Rio Vista has deteriorated recently.

The City of San Marcos is considering charging visitors to float on the river. Supporters said the quality at Rio Vista has deteriorated in recent years. Skip Navigation ...