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The Kerr County Veterans Service Office is joining the VA in observing National Veteran Buddy Check Week, which runs from October 21-25.  The purpose of the week, established by the STRONG Veterans Act of 2022, is to enhance peer-to-peer connections, improve mental health and increase access to VA and non-VA resources. "Many of your service buddies may be doing well, while others may need some encouragement," said Kerr County Veterans […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to join in on some of the Department's most beloved activities throughout the month of October. The free final showing of the "Movies in the Park" series is scheduled for Saturday, October 12 at dark in Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive.  Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets as they watch a family-friendly screening of Haunted […]

The Fredericksburg Food Pantry is currently seeking donations of food, funds and volunteers as it nears the winter season. Anyone interested in assisting the Pantry can drop off food donations on-site Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-5 p.m. at 701 Mustang Street. For additional information, contact the food pantry at (830) 997-9383.

Fall is officially here, and the City of Fredericksburg is in the mood to celebrate the cooler temperatures by hosting several exciting events. The 44th Oktoberfest, sponsored by the Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance (PCAA) runs from Friday through Sunday, October 4-6.  The family-oriented event will take place at Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg. First Friday Art Walk is Friday, October 4 showcasing numerous galleries including, Blue Oak Trading Company, Charles Morin […]

The Texas Stock Exchange leadership team appeared with Gov. Greg Abbott in Austin on Monday, announcing they are firmly on their way to making a decades-long dream a reality.  "Our next step is to submit a registration with the SEC which we will do in the coming months," said James Lee, founder, chairman and CEO of the TXSE.  "Pending approval, we will execute our first trades at the end of […]

A process is currently underway to update the Kerrville 2050 Comprehensive Plan, which includes a Downtown Plan and Nimitz Lake Area Plan, and city officials are inviting the public to stay informed by attending  a community open house on Wednesday, October 23, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Arcadia Theater, 717 Water Street.  The updated Plan will reaffirm the vision and goals of Kerrville 2050 while proposing actionable recommendations to guide […]

The International Festival and Event Association (IFEA) recently announced that the Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department's Kerrville Eclipse Festival is the recipient of two prestigious awards:  gold for Best Commemorative Poster and silver for Best New Event.  This esteemed recognition celebrates the outstanding achievements, creativity, promotional efforts, operational excellence, and community outreach of festivals worldwide. "The International Festival and Event Association is a tremendous honor for the Kerrville Parks and […]

The 13th Annual Kerrville Triathlon Festival will be held September 27-29 in Kerrville.  This two-day event includes five races, a sports exposition, and a free Kids Fun Run that welcomes over a thousand athletes to Kerrville every September.  Area residents are reminded to be mindful of athletes, volunteers, and first responders on roadways and encourage individuals to seek alternate routes this weekend due to anticipated traffic and road closures.  Kerrville […]

The City of Kerrville's Wastewater Collections Department will be performing two days of smoke testing along Town Creek beginning September 25.  Operations on both days will run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and there are no road closures planned.  The testing will not affect the flow of traffic. On Wednesday, Sept. 25, testing will extend from the Harper Road exit at Interstate 10 down Old Harper Road and the […]