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Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced on Wednesday Senate Bill 3, a proposed Texas bill that would ban the sale of all tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products.  Patrick says the bill would close a loophole in the state's hemp laws and addresses concerns over potentially dangerous THC products marketed to minors. "This bill will protect Texans from harmful products," Patrick said in a statement.  The bill is sponsored by Senator Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, […]

The City of Kerrville is currently conducting several surplus auctions on GovDeals, the leading online marketplace for government agencies to sell surplus assets.  The items currently posted for auction include several trucks, a Caterpillar backhoe, and other miscellaneous items.  Starting prices range from under $100 to over $5,000, and all postings will close on December 17-18, 2024. The City began utilizing GovDeals to fairly dispose of surplus assets in September […]

Numerous holiday events are set to take place this weekend in Gillespie County starting with the Light The Night Christmas Parade, presented by H-E-B.  The parade will be on Friday, December 6 beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street, running from Washington to Bowie Streets.  Afterward, the festivities will continue at Marktplatz for AfterGlow, featuring pictures with Santa, food, wine and choir performances lasting until 9 p.m. Already underway is […]

Kerrville-Schreiner Park is hosting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD) wildlife management bow hunt from December 7-22.  For safety reasons, the Hillside area of KSP will be closed to all traffic and park visitors during this time. The Riverside area will remain open and accessible to the public as usual.  The Hillside area will reopen at noon on Dec. 22. The hunt is managed through an electronic drawing process […]

Once again, the Guadalupe River in Louise Hays Park, located at 202 Thompson Drive, will be stocked with rainbow trout.  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will conduct two stockings of rainbow trout, with the first release scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, followed by a second stocking on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.  Each stocking will include 1,200 rainbow trout. The trout are provided by the TPWD's A.E. Wood Fish […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that improvements to the Scott Schreiner Golf Course will begin December 9 and will include comprehensive greens renovations and enhancements to the sand bunkers, cart paths, netting, buildings, restrooms and more.  Notably, a new Green Flush self-contained restroom will be installed on the back nine of the course.  The course, celebrating its centennial in 2024, has not undergone major improvements […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is still accepting registration for its "Running Home for the Holidays 5K" event, scheduled for Saturday, December 7 starting at 3 p.m.  Holiday enthusiasts are invited to Louise Hays Park, located at 202 Thompson Drive for the annual walk/run along the Kerrville River Trail. Registration is required to participate and can be completed in person at the Parks and Registration Office, (830) 257-7300, or […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 505 Water Street in Kerrville, is excited to host a visit from Santa Claus on Thursday, December 5 starting at 6 p.m. for a special evening event.  Attendees are reminded to bring their cameras, blankets and pillows for a cozy Christmas Storytime with Santa.  The event is free and open to the public and will be held in the main level of the library. For additional […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department recently received a $10,000 contribution from The Yellow Out Campaign which will be used towards the fundraising efforts for the new inclusive playground at Guadalupe Park.  This donation will play a vital role in supporting the goal of raising funds to install a wheelchair-accessible playground designed to serve children of all abilities. The Yellow Out Campaign, based in Houston, is a non-profit organization dedicated […]