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All U.S. military retirees, veterans, spouses and dependents will want to make note of a wide-sweeping change that will impact them in the next few months.  The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced that those individuals will want to replace their older, laminated paper ID cards with new, more secure Next Generation Uniformed Services Identification (USID) cards before the end of this year, according to Kerr County Veterans Service Officer […]

Schreiner University has officially launched the public phase of its Cornerstone Endowment Campaign, a $50 million effort to secure a vibrant future for the university and the students it serves.  The campaign is described as a "call to action" for everyone who believes in the power of education to change lives.  The support from alumni, families, friends, and community members for this campaign will fuel student scholarships, elevate academic programs, […]

In response to the devastating storms and flooding on June 11 and 12, the City of San Antonio and Bexar County have issued a joint disaster declaration. The storms claimed 13 lives, caused widespread power outages, and inflicted major damage on roadways, drainage systems, and other key infrastructure.  San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai have requested state assistance from Governor Greg Abbott's office in response.  […]

A Medina ISD educator was released after posting a $50,000 bond following his arrest on a charge of an improper relationship with a student, according to Kerr County jail records.  Love was arrested at 2:28 a.m. on Saturday, following an investigation launched after a report was made by a third party. The district said Love worked as a teacher, and he is currently listed as a head basketball coach on […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that Fischer's Mini Mart has generously sponsored this year's Fourth of July fireworks displays.  This fireworks display is recognized as the largest in the Texas Hill Country and is enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors in Kerrville as part of the Independence Day celebrations.  The display will commence immediately following the Kerrville's Fourth on the River event at approximately […]

The Austin Hill Country Chapter of the Ninety-Nines Inc., an international organization of women pilots, has announced its selection of the first annual "Spirit of the WASP Aviation Scholarship" recipient for 2025.  The scholarship supports an aspiring female aviator pursuing aviation training, reinforcing the Ninety-Nines mission: advancement of aviation through education, scholarships and mutual support while honoring its unique history and sharing its passion for flight. Grace Gillespie of College […]

The City of Kerrville municipal offices and the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.  Additionally, the city secretary's office will be closed in observance of the holiday.  Anyone needing assistance can email City Secretary Shelley McElhannon at Shelley.mcelhannon@kerrvilletx.gov. All city parks and the Parks and Recreation Office located at Kerrville Schreiner Park will remain open on June 19. Municipal offices and […]

The Fredericksburg Music Festival and School wraps up two weeks of performances on June 21 with a mass cello choir concert featuring Giovanni Sollima's 'Note Sconte' and concluding with the Ode to Joy from Beethoven's Symphony No 9.  The concert begins at 5 p.m. and takes place in the Ballroom of the Admiral Nimitz Hotel in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas.  The program also includes selections from Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is hosting its next installment of "Movie Chat" on Wednesday, June 18 at 3:30 p.m. in the library's third-floor conference room.  This unique program shares a format similar to the library's renowned book clubs, but with a cinematic twist. This month's featured film is 'Seraphine,' starring Yolande Moreau and Ulrich Tukur.  Participants can get more information and check out a DVD copy at the Circulation Desk […]