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More than 100 animals were seized from a Bandera County wildlife sanctuary after authorities found evidence of severe neglect and abuse, including more than 20 dead animals on the property, according to Bandera County officials.  The Bandera County Constable's Office said it executed search and seizure warrants on Friday for the animals at We Care Wildlife Sanctuary. The office said images of "severely underweight horses as the probable cause needed […]

On Saturday, September 5, at about 9:28 p.m., the Kerrville Police Department responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in the 1200 block of Junction Highway.  The crash claimed the life of 46-year-old Jeanne Avalos, a Kerr County resident, according to KPD. The initial investigation revealed that Avalos was crossing Junction Highway when she was struck by a vehicle traveling east.  The driver of the vehicle stayed at the […]

Herff Elementary School was placed on lockdown and later evacuated Friday afternoon at approximately 4 p.m. after reports of gunshots near the campus, according to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said multiple law enforcement agencies responded and students and staff were evacuated as a precaution while authorities investigated. Officials later determined the shots came from neighboring properties, where people were dove hunting at the time the gunfire […]

~A recall of frozen fruit from July that sickened more than a dozen people has been expanded to include another product sold in additional states.  Frutus y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile, is adding one lot of 10-ounce Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend to its July recall because of potential contamination with E.coli.  The product was shipped to select Walmart stores in 16 states, including Texas. […]

The Texas Department of Public Safety is increasing traffic enforcement efforts across the state for Labor Day weekend.  As part of the Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), more troopers will be out on the road from September 4-7. The operation is a specialized campaign in which Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers look for drivers who are speeding, intoxicated or not complying with other laws.  "As Labor Day weekend marks […]

The Community Foundation is reminding residents of Kerr County and Comfort who were impacted by the July 2026 floods that they may be eligible for Emergency Housing Assistance as they continue navigating recovery.  Qualified residents may receive up to three months of emergency housing assistance, according to a press release. If you previously completed a Needs Assessment survey and have been assigned a Disaster Case Manager, contact your case manager […]

The City of Kerrville wants to update the public on repairs being done to the Sh 16 Bridge repairs following the July 2026 flooding, which caused significant damage to TxDOT infrastructure along the Guadalupe River.  During the flood event, a large barge was carried downstream and struck the SH 16 bridge.  The impact damaged one of the bridge's exterior beams. On August 8, 2026, TxDOT awarded an emergency maintenance contract […]

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation and Texas Regional Bank, the Imagination + Literacy Hub is becoming a reality for Kerr Kids.  The venue will be a welcome space for little readers, dreamers, builders, tinkerers, and future engineers.  The Hub will have books, STEM, plenty of creativity, and BIG imaginations come together in one spot. Kerr Kids is asking for the public's help as […]

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Trump has approved $50 million in federal disaster assistance as part of a Major Disaster Declaration, following severe weather and flooding that impacted communities across the state in July, according to a news release. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved its Public Assistance program, including assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities, for 19 counties: Bandera, […]