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The City of Kerrville's Wastewater Collections department will be performing smoke testing in the Comanche Trace subdivision on Wednesday and Thursday, June 14-15, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. The June 14 smoke testing will begin near Lift Station and work through Indian Wells Drive, Rock Barn Drive, Pinnacle Club Drive and Toscano Drive. Smoke testing is a common test method used to identify sections of the sanitary sewer […]

The Fredericksburg Independent School District's summer food service is now being offered at three locations. A new "USDA Pilot Program" is being held at Fredericksburg Elementary School Campus, 1608 N. Adams St., as a drive-through option. At this site, lunch and breakfast for the next day will be served together from 11-11:30 a.m. Parents are asked to pick up the meals at the back of the school. Meals are offered […]

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants to remind boaters to take steps to prevent the further spread of Zebra mussels. According to TPWD, the invasive species is now found in 31 lakes across the state, mostly in central and north Texas. Parks officials say that Zebra mussels are often spread from lake to lake on or in boats and can attach to anything left in the water. Additionally, the […]

The Travis County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that Nate Paul, whose name has been frequently linked to suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during the course of his impeachment, has been arrested on federal charges. Paul was arrested and booked into the Travis County Jail Thursday afternoon. Paul's name was continually brought up in the impeachment case against Paxton after a whistleblower lawsuit alleged that Paxton helped Paul gain access […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that creates new criminal offenses surrounding the theft of catalytic converters. Texas State Senator Carol Alvarado, D-Houston, filed Senate Bill 224 - known as the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act - which was designed to address the spike in catalytic converter thefts across the state. Thefts of this kind have increased 1,200% from 2019 to 2021, per the National Insurance Crime Bureau. According to […]

The Gillespie County Farm Bureau, in conjunction with Gillespie County Agrilife Extension, will be conducting its annual Ag Seminar on Thursday, June 8, at the Farm Bureau Pape Events Center, 237 Equestrian Drive. Registration and a barbecue meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the program to follow. For additional information, contact the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension office at (830) 997-3452.

The City of Kerrville is offering tips for all residents who are participating in the curbside recycling program. The city recycles more than 90 tons per month, which is more than the weight of 16 adult elephants. The recycling industry says it has been facing numerous challenges and wants to assist in helping people do their part by recycling correctly. Items that may be placed in recycle bins include paper […]

The City of Kerrville has announced that beginning Monday, June 12, road closures are planned for Water and Clay Streets to accommodate underground utility construction and improvements for pedestrian safety at the Water and Clay Street intersection. Water Street will be closed at the intersection of Water and Clay Streets for approximately two weeks. During this period, the Downtown Parking Garage will be accessible from Main Street to Clay Street. […]

The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Property Tax Workshop on Wednesday, June 7, at 10 a.m., at Hoffman Haus. The presentation will focus primarily on business properties, but will also address residential properties. The cost of attending the event is $10. Olan Tisdale will be speaking on how property value is appraised and answer questions about how and when to file a protest. Taxpayers have until June 16 […]