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National Night Out will be celebrated throughout Gillespie County to honor law enforcement on Tuesday, Oct. 7. There will be celebrations in Stonewall at the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce, 250 Peach St., from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. The Cherry Mountain Community Club will host a block party  from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cherry Mountain School House, 2866 Cherry Mountain Loop, Fredericksburg. The Doss Community will have a hamburger and hot dog […]

If you want to vote in the Nov. 4 election, you'll want to make sure you're registered to vote by Monday, Oct. 6.  Across Texas, 17 constitutional amendments are on the ballot ranging from school district propositions, property tax exemptions, judicial reforms and parental rights. If you are registered but have lost your voter registration card, you can notify your county voter registrar in writing to get a new one. […]

Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department announced that certain areas will reopen to the public this week, just more than three weeks after the deadly Fourth of July flooding.  The following areas will open on Monday, Oct. 6: ~Designated areas within Louise Hays Park ~River Trail segment from Birkdale Trailhead (River Hills) to G Street Trailhead ~River Trail segment from Schreiner University Trailhead to G Street Trailhead ~River Trail segments from […]

Starting October 6 through Oct. 10, a City of Kerrville subcontractor will be performing warranty work on the sidewalk located at the southeast corner of Earl Garrett Street and Water Street.  During this time: ~The sidewalk in this area will be closed to pedestrian traffic. ~There will be temporary lane closures, which may cause delays and inconvenience to drivers. ~To view a map for the specified area affected, visit the […]

Kerr County Animal Services has confirmed the county's seventh rabies case of the year after a skunk was reported dead in a Kerrville neighborhood.  According to KCAS Director Reagan Givens, a resident in the 800 block of Leland Street contacted the agency after discovering a skunk that had come into contact with their two dogs.  An animal control officer collected the remains, which were sent to a state zoological lab […]

The City of Kerrville Public Works Department is reminding residents about its upcoming curbside bulky items collection scheduled for the month of October.  This service is available for residential units with an active City of Kerrville solid waste account. Collection weeks are based on your regular garbage pickup day.  Residents need to place their items curbside by 7:30 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week, or ideally the weekend […]

The Kerr Wildlife Management Area is excited to celebrate its 75th Anniversary with a special fall seminar on Friday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their site located at 2625 FM 1340, in Hunt.  Go "Back to the Basics" as the organization takes attendees through a historical overview of the WMA and the research that has been conducted in the area. Some of the agenda items included: […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is excited to introduce LEAP (Learning, Exploration, Adventure, Play) Adventure Kits, a hands-on resource designed to help families explore nature, science, and the world around them.  These themed kits are now available for checkout with a current library card account. Each kit includes carefully selected books, activities, and interactive materials to support family learning and outdoor discovery.  Topics include: ~Birds - binoculars, field guides, and storybooks […]