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The Dietert Center is hosting a Pet Food Drive on Tuesday, April 29, from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. to provide for the pets of homebound seniors in need.  According to Brenda Thompson, "Meals on Wheels Pet Partners is an important part of Dietert Center's overall mission to support healthy aging.  As we provide "More than a Meal" to our Meals on Wheels clients, we are checking in on safety […]

On April 22, at approximately 8 p.m., Kerr County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division and Kerrville EMS were dispatched to the 100 Block of Keagan Drive South, outside of Hunt, for the report of a shooting.  When deputies and Kerrville EMS arrived, 54-year-old Scott Bender was found deceased. The Kerr County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division and the Texas Rangers responded to the scene to investigate the death.  The preliminary investigation […]

Kerr County and the National Weather Service are teaming up to present a basic Skywarn training event on Thursday, April 24, from 6-8 p.m. at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX27 in Kerrville.  This event is open to all those interested and walk-ins are welcome. Skywarn is a volunteer-based spotter program that connects 350,000-400,000 trained people across the nation who help keep their communities safe by providing timely, […]

Boerne Police have arrested a father and son who run a Boerne car dealership on charges that they set up an elaborate system to bilk customers out of more than $300,000, according to court documents.  81-year-old Richard Dean Hovey and 58-year-old Richard Dean Hovey Jr. own and operate Hovey Mototcars, which has operated in the Boerne area since 2018. Following an almost year-long investigation, Boerne PD says that both men […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is hosting Dr. Kathleen Hudson, a retired Schreiner University professor and author, on Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. in the library's meeting room for an engaging 90-minute workshop that aims to unlock new ideas, perspectives, and dreams.  Through the use of thoughtful writing prompts, participants will embark on a journey of self-discovery and creativity. This program will be held on the fourth Saturday of each […]

Pioneer Museum is offering free admission for this year's May 2-3 Founders Day Celebration (formerly called Lenz Fest), a two-day celebration of the history and heritage of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County. Dr. Paul Phillips III and Susie Bernard will be the inaugural recipients of the 2025 Pioneer Spirit of Service Award at the May 2 Founders Day Luncheon.  Tickets and table sponsors are on sale now.  Reserved tables of eight […]

The St. Mary's Knights of Columbus is set to host a Community Blood Drive April 26-27 at the St. Mary's Holy Family Center, 308 W. San Antonio Street.  The drive will run from 3 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, and from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, contact Mike Tatsch at (361) 658-7399.

Jefferson Street and Hays Street will be temporarily closed to thru traffic between Francisco Lemos Street, Quinlan Street and Schreiner Street beginning Sunday, April 27 at 7 a.m. through Monday, April 28 at 8 a.m., weather permitting. The closure will allow Kerrville Urban Trail System (KUTS) to install new crosswalk artwork on both Jefferson and Hays Streets as part of ongoing public art and pedestrian safety enhancements. Residents living within […]

Starting Monday, April 21, a portion of Bear Creek Road will be closed to through traffic in order to accommodate repair work being done on the road. Bear Creek Road will be closed from Sheppard Rees Road to Freedom Trail. "We anticipate the work will take about 30 days," said Kerr County Commissioner (Pct. 1) Tom Jones.  Freedom Trail will remain open. Traffic plates will be installed at culvert crossings […]