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The intersection at Water Street and Clay Street will become a three-way stop beginning Monday, November 6.  According to city officials, the change is intended to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety at the site, and signs are already in place. Citizens are encouraged to make note of the new signs as they travel on Water Street and Clay Street.  For more information, visit www.kerrvilletx.gov.

Early voting concludes Friday, November 3, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 7.  Voters who show up to the polls in Texas will get to vote on 14 proposed amendments to the state constitution, from lowering property taxes to increasing the mandatory retirement age for state judges and justices. Turnout is typically much lower in off-year elections than in presidential or midterm elections.  A constitutional amendment election in November 2021 […]

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Local Chapter 1088 will be providing Young Eagle Flights at the Gillespie County Airport November 11 from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.  The pilots who participate in the Young Eagles program are local members of EAA who volunteer their time and aircraft to make these flights possible.  All of the pilots participating are certified with the Federal Aviation Administration or Transport Canada and are conducted […]

Gillespie County candidates can officially file for a place on the 2024 Primary Election ballot starting November 11.  The filing deadline for candidates is December 11 at 6 p.m.  Republican and Democratic candidates seeking office should file their candidacy papers with their party's county chair. Along with federal and state office filing, the Gillespie County primary elections will see many offices up for election, including:  county attorney; county commissioner Precinct […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the registration for the annual "Running Home for the Holidays 5K" is now open.  The event is held in Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive, and participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite family-friendly Christmas character.  The 5K Run takes place on the Kerrville River Trail and kicks off at 4 p.m. Registration is required, and the fee is $10 […]

The City of Kerrville is reminding citizens that the intersection at Water and Clay Streets will be temporarily closed Monday and Tuesday, November 6-7, to accommodate a creative crosswalks initiative, including the installation of a three-way stop.  During this period, the Downtown parking garage will be accessible from Main Street to Clay Street.  Vehicle and pedestrian access to local businesses will be maintained during these two days, with businesses along […]

The FDA is warning consumers to immediately stop using 26 types of over-the-counter eye drops after investigators allegedly found unsanitary conditions at the manufacturing site.  The products are sold under six brands, including CVS Health, Leader, Rugby, Rite Aid, Target Up & Up and Velocity Pharma.  All of these products are now being recalled. Officials say the products could lead to eye infections resulting in vision loss or even blindness.  […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for the Saturday, December 2 annual "Running Home for the Holidays 5K" in Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive.  Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite family-friendly Christmas character for the event which kicks off at 4 p.m. at the Kerrville River Trail. Registration is required, and the fee is $10 per participant.  The first 50 […]

Schreiner University has become the first school in Texas to reach an agreement to accept all class credits for students wishing to transfer from the Art Institute of America (AIA), which is closing its campuses in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston.  According to Wilbert Lleses, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment, Schreiner University approached this situation with a "heart to help" the estimated 670 students who are being affected.  According to […]