March 1, 2025
Texas State University, San Marcos

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Where to eat at STATE…..

Nearest to the Quad: (NW of the CENT building; cross Sessom at traffic light, on the corner of Sessom & North LBJ):
Dos Gatos Kolaches Bakery

Mochas & Javas (gourmet sandwiches, coffee)
Pie Society (gourmet pizza by the slice or pie)
Umami Sushi
Toro Ramen and Poke Barn
Frozen Cave (Frozen Yogurt)
Shai Yo Thai

Next to or near San Marcos Center:
Double Dave’s Pizza
Grins (burgers, sandwiches, fajitas)
Taiwan Bowl
Don Japanese Kitchen

Red Bus Food Park: (corner of LBJ and Chestnut, 801 Chestnut St)
Papi Grande (street tacos)
Weh (Asian fusion – Filipino, Korean, Hawaiian)
Chunk Deuce BBQ & Shaved Ice
Quick Fix Cuisine (curry, tikka masala, arroz con pollo)
Meera’s Kitchen (fried rice, dumplings, quesadillas)
Darrel’s Board (gourmet sandwiches and fresh soups)
Marty’s Kitchen (burgers, loaded fries, chicken)
Ruger’s Cajun Haus & Smoke Shake (Cajun & Creole BBQ)

East of Campus, at headwaters of San Marcos River at Sessom:
Kerbey Lane

South of Campus, just down the hill and close:
The Halal Project (gyros, falafel, shawarma)
KAsian Garden (Chinese & Cajun)
The Native Blends (waffles, shakes)
Alvin Ord’s Sandwich Shop
Icy Rolls (ice cream)

Smoothie Warriors
Gil’s Burgers
Fat Shack (burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, wings)

Torchy’s Tacos
K-BOP (Korean)
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches

Chipotle’s
Jack in the Box
Subway
Taco Bell
Which Wich
Italian Garden
Smoothie King
Hangry Joe’s San Marcos Hot Chicken
Bobcat Quickie (cheap, quick Tex-Mex)

 

Upcoming

Feb. 14, 2025
State online registration due by 11:59 p.m. in order to qualify for early-bird price of $12 per student. Online registrations submitted after this point incur the regular registration fee of $15 per student.

Feb. 19, 2025
State online registration due by 11:59 p.m. (regular deadline). Also, postmark deadline for State payment, regardless of whether you completed your online registration by the early-bird or the regular deadline.

Feb. 22, 2025
Virtual Event submissions due by 9:00 a.m.

Mary El-Beheri & Sandra Dieckman GTHS Memorial Scholarship applications due by 9:00 a.m.

Important Dates

March 1, 2025
Texas State German Contest, 43rd Anniversary, Texas State University, San Marcos

Mar. 16, 2025
Gail Cope Scholarship applications due

Anytime during the school year August 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Teacher Grant applications due

February 28, 2026
Texas State German Contest 2026

Contact Us

Texas State German Contest Director
Jennifer Christianson

Sprachfest/TSGC Mailing Address
Texas State German Contests, Inc.
PO Box 2043
Boerne, TX 78006

Onsite Directors
Dr. Ewa Siwak & Dr. Valentina Glajar
Dept. of Modern Languages
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

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