Rachel Nelson

With the clamor of construction equipment on campus and barricades marked with warning signs, it’s obvious that Texas State is growing.  Rachel Nelson tells us about the impact of such growth in this Bobcat Update.

The new Matthews Street Parking Garage opened for use in August and addresses one of the most commonly talked-about issues students face: parking.
The new structure cost almost 25-million dollars and provides 956 new parking spaces, but some students feel it’s still not enough. Business Finance junior Michael Behl is one of many students who's been hit with a parking ticket this semester.
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The Texas State Tram System is an option many Bobcats take advantage of to avoid the hassle of parking.
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This semester, students should be aware that the parking services office has moved from the Nueces building to the Matthews Street Garage, located at 202 Student Center Drive.
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According to the Parking Services web site, all student, faculty and staff may park in all perimeter lots until September 10 without a permit. But anyone planning to park on campus should purchase a permit as soon as possible to avoid receiving a ticket.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Rachel Nelson