Back the Bobcats
2024 spirit week: August 26-30
The San Marcos community takes immense pride in being the home of Texas State University. In the days leading up to the kick-off of Football season, the San Marcos Chamber held this community-wide spirit campaign to encourage local businesses to show support and help welcome to town the thousands of students, alumni and visitors who would be circulating for the Bobcats home opener game (Aug. 31)!
Local businesses were encouraged to decorate their interiors and exteriors starting in mid-August. Painting the town maroon & gold!
There were 5 categories in the Back the Bobcats decorating contest: Best Exterior, Best Interior, Best Window Signage, Most Spirited and First Timer Award. The Most Spirited category was for live displays of cheers, dancing/music, employee attire, and other creative acts on the day of judging!
2024 Competition Winners:
BEST INTERIOR AWARD
Gumby’s Pizza
Forrest Higdon, Owner
BEST EXTERIOR AWARD
Cafe Cortado
Krendi Harmon, Owner
BEST WINDOW DISPLAY
Texas Regional Bank
Lance Spruiell, President
Blythe Cox, Vice President
MOST SPIRITED AWARD
KnD’s Boutique
Kristan Machado and Della Lucio, Owners
FIRST TIMER AWARD – BEST INTERIOR
The Groove Cafe
Kristin Williams, Owner
HONORABLE MENTION – BEST EXTERIOR
Edward Jones-Crystal Dixon
Crystal Dixon, Owner
HONORABLE MENTION – BEST INTERIOR
Chick-fil-A at Aquarena Springs
Dakota Hamilton, Marketing Director
Photos of 2023 entries:
Photos courtesy of TXST Athletics. View more at this link!
“Back the Bobcats” helpful resources:
Download FREE Posters to Decorate your Business!
HIRE A BOBCAT TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS! NIL Opportunities at TXST — Recording of 2023 NIL Workshop!
Where to buy TXST Bobcats merchandise
Texas State Athletics Branding Guidelines
