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The City of Kerrville and Kerrville Police Department are clarifying what technology the department uses - and what it doesn't.  KPD said Friday it does not own or operate Flock-brand license plate reader cameras, despite recent public discussion surrounding the technology.  The department says they have used automated license plate readers since 2012 and that fixed cameras have been in use since late 2023. KPD said it currently operates eight […]

The latest Texas Education Agency state ratings were released Friday morning prior to Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath's news conference at New Braunfels ISD's Oak Run Middle School, scheduled for 10 a.m.  The ratings are intended to measure how districts and campuses are performing across three areas: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps.  Those categories look at factors such as academic outcomes, year-to-year growth and how well schools […]

Texas Roundup Animal Alliance (TRUAA) is hosting an 'Adoption Meet & Greet' Saturday, August 15, from 12-2 p.m. at Pet Supplies Plus in Kerrville, 305 Sidney Baker Street, S#400.  The organization will have three amazing dogs who are ready to meet you and hopefully find their forever homes.  Anyone wanting to be pre-approved to adopt can fill out an application before the event by visiting https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TRUA/Dog. TRUAA is dedicated to […]

Hill Country Family Services, one of four nonprofits selected by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to distribute emergency financial assistance to flood-affected families in Kendall and Bandera counties, continues helping families struggling to recover.  In just two weeks of operation, the organization has already helped 39 families. The Community Foundation granted $94,000 to Hill Country Family Services as part of a broader $1.6 million emergency financial assistance […]

~Taleco Gear recalled about 41,000 baby jumpers and baby swings due to risk or serious injury or death from falling and strangulation hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday.  The recall includes four models of baby jumpers and swings sold in the United States and Canada.  The items can become unstable, posing a hazard from falls and impacts.  They also have hanging restraint straps and seat openings […]

Gillespie County first responders came together last Saturday to fight and contain the Windy Ridge Road Fire.  According to Sean Doerre, director of communications for the City of Fredericksburg and public information officer for Fredericksburg Fire/EMS Department, crews from six volunteer departments in Gillespie County responded, along with the Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department and the Texas A&M Forest Service. Doerre said the Texas A&M Forest Service has often assisted […]

AAA Texas is urging drivers to be extra alert while in school zones as students head back to school.  AAA said that both distractions and speeding are putting children at risk.  According to recent data, there were 877 traffic crashes in school zones across the state in 2025, a 12% increase from the previous year.  An additional 2,358 crashes involved school buses. Drivers are reminded to watch out for kids […]

Boerne ISD families are reminded that they may need to find an alternate route if they typically use Adler Road.  A portion of Adler Road in front of Curington Elementary School to Garden Road remains closed to traffic as students return to class.  However, this will also impact traffic at Boerne Middle School and Boerne High School. Adler Road was under construction throughout the summer and was supposed to be […]

The Kerrville Police Department has issued a press release regarding the department's use of Automated License Plate Reader Technology.  KPD also says it does not use Flock cameras. KPD has utilized ALPR technology to help keep the Kerrville community safe for roughly 15 years, according to a statement.  The first ALPR used was a single vehicle mounted unit.  Currently, there are two vehicle mounted ALPRs in use, one on the […]