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Millions of Texas voters cast their ballots in the state's primary elections back in March, but some races are still not decided.  A handful of statewide and local races advanced to runoffs after no candidate won an outright majority. Early voting in the runoffs runs from Monday, May 18, through Friday, May 22.  Election Day is Tuesday, May 26. Although efforts are underway to change it, Texas is currently an […]

The City of Fredericksburg buildings, facilities and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.  Changes to regular operating hours are as follows: ~City Hall, Closed Monday, May 25/Reopening Tuesday, May 26 ~Animal Shelter, Closed Monday, May 25/Reopening Tuesday, May 26 ~Gillespie County Health Division, Closed Monday, May 25/Reopening Tuesday, May 26 ~Law Enforcement Offices, Closed Monday, May 25/Reopening Tuesday, May 26 ~Municipal Court, Closed […]

Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall will retire next month after leading the department since 2020, according to a city news release.  McCall's last day will be June 19.  The release states that his law enforcement career spanned nearly 30 years. According to the release, McCall played a key role in coordinating the city's public safety response to the devastating July 4 floods.  He was also part of efforts to update […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department invites the community and visitors to celebrate nature, education, and fun at Kerrville-Schreiner Park Community Day on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Events and programming will begin at 8 a.m., which is designed to appeal to nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, families, and visitors of all ages.  Throughout the day, attendees can participate in educational sessions, enjoy local food vendors, and enjoy upbeat live […]

A high-stakes arbitration hearing that could have significantly impacted lawsuits filed against Camp Mystic ended unexpectedly Wednesday after a last-minute legal filing shifted the proceedings and shortened what was expected to be an all-day hearing into roughly an hour, with no ruling issued.  The hearing centered on whether five lawsuits against the Kerr County camp would proceed to a jury trial or be moved into private arbitration.  The camp was […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Adult Co-Ed Summer Soccer League.  This League is a great opportunity for adults to stay active during the summer while enjoying friendly competition on the field. The season will begin on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with all games held on Sundays and Wednesdays at the Hal Peterson Middle School Fields (HPMS).  Matches will […]

Motorists should expect temporary traffic disruptions on Main Street on Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, due to utility work being performed by Windstream and contractor TexStar. Lane closures are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days between Earl Garrett Street and Tivy Street as utility trucks work on overhead lines. A full closure on Main Street at Tivy Street is expected beginning around 10 a.m. on […]

The Fredericksburg Independent School District named Dr. Calvin Bowers as the district's new Superintendent.  Bowers currently serves as the Superintendent of Kenedy ISD.  The Fredericksburg ISD Board of Trustees will now enter the state-required 21-day waiting period before taking official action. Congratulations goes out to Mr. Thomas Woods, who was recently named Fredericksburg High School Teacher of the Year! Harper Independent School District named Paul Goetzke as the Superintendent lone […]

The City of Fredericksburg and the Pioneer Museum will have programming throughout this weekend in celebration of the 180th anniversary of its founding. The 2026 Pioneer Spirit award recipient Evelyn Weinheimer is scheduled to give a presentation on Friday at the GCHS sanctuary, starting at 3:30 p.m. Live demonstrations, including blacksmithing and weapons demonstrations will take place at Pioneer Museum on Saturday.  The museum has a temporary exhibit on display, […]