The TxSt computer center, October 1979

Campus Security purchased a new patrol car in 1971.

In the early 1970s, Campus Security drove this 1942 International truck. When Campus Security purchased a new Chevy sedan in 1971, it was a newsworthy event!

Pro football arrived in San Marcos when the Houston Oilers began summer training camp on July 18, 1988. They stayed in the recently-opened Blanco Hall, dined in Harris, and played on the recently-improved practice fields. Players who attended the Oilers training camp included Mike Rozier (1983 Heisman Trophy winner) and Warren Moon (long-time Oilers quarterback).

70 years ago in Texas State history: students cooled off in Riverside (now Sewell) Park, 1941.

80 years ago in Texas State history: students read the weekly edition of the Star. From the 1931 Pedagog.

90 years ago in Texas State history: students cheered the Bobcats at the first football game of the season (fall of 1920). From the 1921 Pedagog.

In exchange for the boxes of snowballs, Texas State sent its All-Campus Beauty to Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival.

A #txst tradition in the 1960s and 1970s: as part of their Winter Carnival, Michigan Tech sent snowballs to Texas.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Texas State participated in an unusual tradition: snowball fights were held on the quad. Kathryn Crider, Senior Features Reporter, wrote a great article about this tradition for the April 20, 2011 University Star.

100 years ago in Texas State history: students enjoyed playing tennis. Photo from the 1911 Pedagog.

On exhibit in Alkek580: Salt and pepper shakers in the shape of Aquarena's glass bottom boats. #txst history

On exhibit in Alkek580: Aquarena’s underwater performances featured swimming Aquamaids; two of their costumes are on display. #txst history

On exhibit in Alkek580: Items donated by #txst alumni – including a glass bottom boat captain’s hat.

On exhibit in Alkek580: Artifacts from Aquarena relating to Spring Lake and the San Marcos River. #txst history

Blanco Star School (1922-45) alumni donated the bell to #txst. It is the same bell used to ring in the new school year at convocation.

At the #txst Falls Hall decommissioning ceremony on February 28, 2011, the Blanco Star School bell rang each time an artifact was placed inside the Time Capsule.

Faculty voted to name a new women’s dormitory after Elizabeth Falls in honor of her 3 decades of service to Texas State. In 1966, #txst constructed and named a dormitory for Elizabeth Falls.

Elizabeth Falls was a leader in the field of education; she was hired in 1914 to oversee the #txst teacher training school. Miss Falls soon became a member of the regular faculty and taught in Education for 24 years before retiring in 1938. Photo from the 1928 Pedagog.

Registering for summer classes? Technology has certainly changed the registration process. For much of #txst history, class registration was done the old-fashioned way – by standing in line. 1961 Pedagog photo.