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Kerr County Treasurer Tracy Soldan was honored recently by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for her commitment to county investment education.  Soldan received an award celebrating her 15 years of "outstanding dedication to county investment education" during the 2024 TAC County Investment Academy annual conference held June 10-12 in Irving, Texas.  She was one of only 8 officials in the state to be honored for 15 years in the […]

After rainouts at the live pari-mutual horse racing on Saturday, July 6, action returns to the Gillespie County Fair Grounds Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21.  This weekend's races are the Night in Old Fredericksburg Race Meet.  Racing will continue in August with the Gillespie County Race Meet on Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11. Additionally, the Gillespie Couty Fair and Festivals Association presents a Night in Old Fredericksburg beginning at noon […]

The Fredericksburg Police Department responded to the Fredericksburg Chevrolet GMC dealership, located at 1225 S State Highway 16, in regards to a theft report.  Authorities state that sometime between 9:10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, and 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, an individual or group entered the property and stole tires and rims from multiple vehicles. Anyone who has any information about this high-volume theft is asked to contact […]

The Fredericksburg Independent School District Board of Trustees met this week and approved several agenda items, including the purchase of virtual teacher services as a back-up to fill vacant positions and the purchase of additional security cameras. Donations for the 2024 School Supplies Program are being accepted at the Hill Country Community Needs Council.  Through the program, each child PreK-12 receives a backpack and necessary supplies for their grade level.  […]

City Hills Church in Boerne will be offering free gas to the community Saturday, July 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Exxon near Longhorn Cafe, at the corner of Jeff Road and Highway 46.  The offer is part of the church's "Serve Day" initiative which the church does every July. No pre-registration or appointment is required, and attendees will receive roughly $25 worth of gas.  The church first […]

The City of Kerrville's Senior Services Advisory Committee will be handing out free fans to citizens on a first-come, first-served basis from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, July 12 at the large pavilion at Louise Hays Park.  The fans were donated by Lowe's, Home Depot and Gibson's. The Senior Services Advisory Committee acts as an advisory body to the City Manager and City Council to ensure the provision of services […]

A process is currently underway to update the Kerrville 2050 Comprehensive Plan, which includes a Downtown Plan and a Nimitz Area Plan.  The City of Kerrville is seeking input from citizens via an online survey in regards to the visions and goals of Kerrville 2050. The Plan will make recommendations on topics such as utility infrastructure, land use, housing issues and transportation. To take the survey, visit the city's website […]

The Olympic Pool Promotional Day - Independence Day Celebration, is set for Thursday, July 4.  The day's daily admission includes a complimentary ice cream cone, sandwich or bar between 1-3 p.m. and pool time.  The evening culminates with a fireworks displays at Louise Hays Park beginning at 9:30 p.m. The first Dive-In Movie event of the summer is scheduled for Saturday, July 6, with an 8:30 p.m. showing of the […]

The City of Kerrville municipal offices, the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, and the City secretary's office will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of the July 4th Independence Day Holiday.  Anyone needing assistance can email City Secretary Shelley McElhannon at Shelley.mcelhannon@kerrvilletx.gov. Municipal offices and the library will resume regular business hours on Friday, July 5. All city parks and facilities, including the Olympic Pool, Carver Park Spray ground and the […]