Abigail Neese

Students parking near businesses in San Marcos and then walking to campus should reconsider what they're doing. As Abigail Neese tells us in this Bobcat Update, there's a good chance a hefty fine will await them when they return.

Parking is a problem at Texas State -- nothing new there. Some students don't bother with purchasing parking permits because they know that finding an empty space is very difficult. But parking off campus may not be a solution. Businesses near campus have a message for students.
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The managers at Pie Society in the San Marcos Center say illegally parked vehicles are an irritation.
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Although enforced towing has helped reduce the problem, businesses are at odds with students who are parking in the lot and walking away for long periods of time. Restaurants are affected, because they don't have as many parking spaces for paying customers.
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Managers at the shopping center are doing whatever they can to ensure students get the hint and park elsewhere.
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Along with a 75-dollar towing fee, the standard cost to recover a towed car is 250 dollars, which is enough to make a commuter parking permit seem affordable. For Bobcat Update, I'm Abigail Neese.