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Baker & Taylor, one of the nation's oldest and largest library vendors, has announced that it will cease operations later this year, bringing an end to more than a century of service supplying books and digital content to libraries across the country. For decades, Baker & Taylor has been a primary source of print books, DVD's, and digital materials for the libraries.  The company's closure marks a significant change in […]

Kerr County commissioners discussed a new study regarding flood impacts during their Monday morning Commissioners' Court meeting.  The Texas A&M University-led project is conducting a study to amplify local voices on the impacts of Fourth of July flooding, according to Dr. Garrett Hanson, a University spokesperson. The purpose is to understand the different experiences of those who were there on July 4 and everything that followed, Hanson said.  Percentages will […]

New details emerge following a Monday afternoon crash on Interstate 10 that killed a woman and two children.  Texas Department of Public Safety officials said the deadly accident happened just before 3:30 p.m. on the westbound lanes of I-10 near Mile Marker 524 in Kendall County. Officials said a 2013 GMC Sierra was stopped at the stoplight when a 2018 Cascadia tractor trailer crashed into the vehicle from behind. The […]

The City of Kerrville and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA) are partnering to host a large-scale volunteer cleanup of the Kerrville River Trail on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.  The event will focus on revitalizing the section of the trail and river system stretching from Tranquility Island to Kerrville-Schreiner Park, including the area from G Street to Schreiner University. Approximately 200 volunteers are needed to […]

Texas residents and visitors can enjoy free admission to a state park on Nov. 2 in celebration of Texas State Parks Day, according to a news release.  The state parks are spread across nearly every region of Texas, offering a variety of outdoor activities. The release states that visitors can take part in wildlife watching, hiking, biking, swimming, paddle boarding and park programs among day-use activities.  "We hope that Texas […]

The City of Boerne made some significant changes to their development agreement with Buc-ee's Monday night after years of pushback from residents about the project. The changes have altered the original agreement the city made with Buc-ee's in 2016 by limiting the building to 54,000 square feet.  It will also drop the store's sign to 60 feet and requires lighting that is compliant with the city's dark sky ordinance.  The […]

An adult and two children were killed after a crash on Interstate 10 in Kendall County, according to authorities.  The victims were pronounced dead at the scene and have not been identified, DPS said. A second adult and a female child were airlifted to a San Antonio Medical Center with unknown injuries. The crash happened around 3:20 p.m. Monday on I-10 westbound at mile marker 524.  According to the Texas […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is hosting a special Geographic Informations Systems (GIS) Day event for the public on Wednesday, Nov. 19.  Activities and talks for kids will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m., followed by a program for adults from 4:45-5:45 p.m.  The event is designed to introduce the community to the fascinating world of GIS and demonstrate its importance in people's daily lives. GIS Day is an international event that showcases […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is reminding the community that the float registration deadline for the 24th annual Holiday Lighted Parade is quickly approaching on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. or until spaces are filled. Registration information and parade rules can be found online at www.kerrvilletx.gov/1344/Holiday-Lighted-Parade.  All float entries must be submitted online, and payment is required at registration.  Participants should carefully review the rules and regulations prior […]