24-09-2016 00:17 via kxan.com

San Marcos creates ‘Rumor Patrol’ to separate fact from fiction

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) – Separating fact from fiction, that’s what the city of San Marcos is trying to do when it comes to rumors on social media. The city has gone as far as creating a “rumor patrol” page on their website. The city says this is their attempt at being more transparent with the public.
“It all started back during the floods,” said San Marcos Director of Communications Kristi Wyatt. “Anytime there is a disaster, rumors run rampant a
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