SAN MARCOS, TX The City of San Marcos is asking residents for input about who should be the citys next chief of police. City leadership published an anonymous survey to gauge city residents priorities in a candidate for the vacant position. San Marcos shuffled in a reorganization effort following the retirement of assistant city manager Collette Jamison. Stapp said the survey offers residents an opportunity to voice concerns and contribute to the departments vision going forward. The city of San Marcos said in a press release that it expects to hire a new chief by the years end and has worked with recruitment agency Ralph Andersen & Associates to help with the search.

CONVERSE, Texas – The Converse police chief is stepping down from his role. Fidel Villegas submitted his resignation this week. He has been with the city since April 2016. The city manager confirmed his last day on the force will be Jan. 17. Assistant Police Chief Pam Hunt will then serve as interim chief as the search to fill Villegas’ replacement gets underway.