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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 […]

The 14th annual Hill Country Film Fest began Thursday and runs through Sunday, June 4, in Fredericksburg. The festival includes screenings of nine feature length films and 47 short films which are all shown at the Great Hall at Hoffman Haus and the Nimitz Ballroom. The festival also includes panel discussions, scheduled entertainment and an awards ceremony. The film festival was created in 2010 and has since expanded into the […]

Gillespie County Animal Control has confirmed that a stray cat found near North Cherry Street tested positive for rabies. On May 16, Animal Control received a report of a stray cat scratching a person. Residents are encouraged to not feed or attempt to pet stray animals. According to the city's Animal Control Ordinance, it is unlawful for an animal to run at large, and all dogs and cats must be […]

On Wednesday, former Texas Secretary of State John Scott was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott as interim attorney general. The announcement was made following the suspension and impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton last week. On Saturday, the Texas House voted 121-23 to impeach Paxton. According to a letter from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Paxton is suspended with no pay. On Saturday, the vote approved 20 […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is kicking off the start of summer with its "All Together Now" Summer Reading Program beginning June 1, from 6-8 p.m. on the library grounds. The event includes music by Ken Gaines, a bounce house, Friends of the Library, Kerrville Pets Alive, Shims Be Blessed Food Truck, and special guests from the Kerrville Fire Department and the Kerrville Police Department. Registration for the Summer Reading Program […]

A Town Hall Meeting on Human Smuggling is scheduled for Tuesday, May 30 at 6 p.m. at the Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department, 5475 Junction Highway in Mountain Home. The Kerr County Sheriff's Office, Kerr County Commissioner (Pct. 4) Don Harris, and the Kerr County Sheriff's Foundation invite all citizens to attend and learn more about human smuggling and the impact it has locally. According to Harris, "Everyone needs to […]

The Fredericksburg High School graduation ceremony will take place on Friday, May 26, at 8 p.m. at FHS Stadium or auditorium, depending on the weather. Ambleside's graduation will take place on Thursday, May 25, at 7 p.m., and Harper High School's graduation will be held on Friday at 7 p.m. Gillespie County High School students will be promoted at 5:30 p.m. on Friday in the FHS Auditorium. Kerrville Tivy High […]