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One person was killed after a plane crashed on Tuesday near Fredericksburg.  According to a social media post by Fredericksburg Fire EMS, at approximately 4 p.m. they were dispatched to the area of Keese Sagebiel Road for a reported aircraft crash. Upon arrival, crews found a single aircraft in some heavy brush that was fully engulfed in flames.  One fatality has been confirmed. Firefighters contained the brush fire.  The investigation […]

A Kerrville man is in custody and charged with Robbery following a bank robbery attempt on Tuesday, December 30 at approximately 12:51 p.m. in the 2300 block of Junction Highway.  No one was injured during the attempted robbery and Kerrville Police are not seeking additional suspects. Kerrville Police Dept. officers were called to the Kerr County Federal Credit Union in the 2300 block of Junction Hwy. for a report of […]

One in four Americans --or 64 million people--said they have had a delivery stolen from them "at some point," according to a new report by Security.org.  The study reveals that thieves stole $8.2 billion worth of online orders--averaging $222 per package--in the last year alone. The U.S. Postal Service said there are a few ways to help keep your gifts safe: ~Use Informed Delivery, where you can manage upcoming deliveries, […]

Doctors are raising alarms over a significant rise of influenza cases, with at least 1,900 deaths reported nationwide this season, including three children.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted that two of these children's deaths occurred in the past week. With millions preparing to travel and gather for the holidays, experts are concerned about a potential spike in cases.  Crowded places like airports or celebrating with others […]

In a news release, PlantBased Innovations announced that Higher Harvest Dairy-Free Coconut Yogurt, Strawberry flavor, has been recalled since the product may contain undeclared almonds.  People with an allergy or "severe" sensitivity to almonds could experience a serious or even life-threatening reaction if they eat the yogurt, the company said in the release. The recall was issued after a complaint revealed that the yogurt's packaging did not indicate the presence […]

Following a recent Ingram city council decision, it is now illegal to have recreational vehicles in floodways in Ingram.  Stuart Gross, the city's Code Enforcement Officer and a survivor of the July 4th flood, says the decision behind the RV ban is to save lives. The ban affects two RV parks along the river: HTR TX Hill Country Campgrounds and Riverside RV Park.  Forty people died at the HTR Hill […]

Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly has issued a formal apology following Monday's Commissioners' Court meeting, saying he made some remarks that he now regrets: "I would like to publicly apologize for a few brash remarks I made during the Dec. 22 Kerr County Commissioners' Court meeting. The Ingram Volunteer Fire Dept. came before the court asking the county to serve as a pass-through agent for FEMA funds from a grant […]

AAA predicts 9.4 million Texans will travel at least 50 miles before and after Christmas Day, which is a 1.7% increase compared to last year.  Travel experts say the holiday rush runs from Saturday, Dec. 20, to Thursday, Jan. 1. AAA reports gas prices are slightly lower this year compared to 2024.  However, expect prices to fluctuate as we get closer to Christmas.  Last holiday season, the national average was […]

The St. Mary's Knights of Columbus is hosting a community blood drive this weekend, December 13-14, at the St. Mary's Holy Family Center, 308 W. San Antonio in Fredericksburg. The drive will run from 3 to 6:45 p.m. on Saturday and from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. To register for an appointment, email mike_tatsch@hotmail.com, or call (361)-658-7399.