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A Kerrville Police Department officer initiated a traffic stop on May 24, at approximately 10:35 p.m. for an equipment violation on a 2012 Chevrolet pickup which was travelling north in the 600 block of Harper Road.  According to KPD, the truck immediately accelerated away from the officer's marked patrol unit and fled north on Harper Road.  The driver and sole occupant of the truck lost control of the vehicle, leaving […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library welcomes author and former Schreiner University English faculty and Honors Program Director Jacqueline Burton as the facilitator for this month's session of "Digging for Gold: Creative Writing," the second of several workshops aimed at unlocking new ideas and perspectives through writing prompts.  Throughout the workshop, Burton will emphasize the power of memories.  Participants will engage in several activities designed to foster self-discovery and reflection. The workshop […]

The National Museum of the Pacific War has scheduled a weapons demonstration with gunfire and a flamethrower at the Pacific Combat Zone, 508 E. Austin St., on Saturday, May 24 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.  Both presentations are part of the museum's Road to Victory events. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and free for World War II veterans. For more information, visit www.pacificwarmuseum.org.

A Memorial Day ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 24, at 9 a.m. at S. Mary's Catholic Cemetary.  For more information, contact Wesley Crenwelge at 830-997-9523. The annual Memorial Day ceremony at the War Memorial Monument in front of the Gillespie County Courthouse will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 26.  The ceremony is sponsored by the Veterans Council of Gillespie County and will include the reading of […]

The City of Kerrville wants to remind residents that there is no change to residential solid waste customers' trash service on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.  Republic Services will pick up trash as normally scheduled. Additional solid waste collection information is available online at www.kerrvilletx.gov.

As summer vacation begins, educators and parents alike share a growing concern: the summer slide.  Studies show that students can lose up to two months of reading skills and one month of overall learning during summer break - especially in elementary grades. "Summer Reading loss is real," Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library Director Diane Miller said.  "But the good news is that just 20 minutes of reading a day can make all […]

With the continued decline in Guadalupe River flow in Kerr County and the hot summer months approaching, the City of Kerrville is urging all residents and businesses to increase their water conservation efforts. The City is currently operating in Stage 3 Water Conservation Measures, which allows automatic and hose end sprinklers between the hours of 6-9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays for odd addresses and Wednesdays and Sundays for even […]

Thousands of Hill Country seniors are gearing up for their final act as high school students as they graduate this weekend. Tivy High School's commencement ceremony is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Tivy Antler Stadium on Friday, May 23. Harper and Medina High School's seniors will begin walking their school's respective stages at 7 p.m. on May 23. Gates open Thursday, May 22, at 8 p.m. at Boerne ISD Stadium […]

The City of Kerrville has announced the promotion of Kelly Hagemeier to the position of Economic Development Manager.  Hagemeier previously served as the executive office coordinator in the city manager's office, where she demonstrated exceptional strategic insight, communication skills, and project execution capabilities. As economic development manager, Hagameier will lead initiatives focused on business retention and expansion, retail recruitment, and the advancement of downtown revitalization efforts through the city's Tax […]