San Marcos is a quickly growing city that is home to Texas State University, and is located right between Austin and San Antonio.
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![Water running](https://docs.gato.txst.edu/658365/w/2000/ScZXtXVdLam1/San%20Marcos%20River%20Lapse.jpg)
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![Boats](https://docs.gato.txst.edu/658363/w/2000/mxWD5qzPaPDx/San%20Marcos%20River%20Boat.jpg)
![San Marcos River](https://docs.gato.txst.edu/658366/w/2000/AsDaeuCTzoQl/San%20marcos%20River%20Man%20Standing.jpg)
The San Marcos River
The San Marcos River rises from the San Marcos Springs. The springs are home to several threatened or endangered species.
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The Capitol of texas
The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the American state of Texas.
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The Alamo
The Alamo is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Roman Catholic missionaries in what is now San Antonio.