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The Eastland family, which owns and operates Camp Mystic, has transferred control of the camp's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings to two independent fiduciaries, according to court documents. The Kerr County camp and some organizations affiliated with operations filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June.  The filing came about a year after 28 people, including 27 campers and counselors, died when the deadly July 2025 floods swept through the area.  According […]

The Boerne Police Department has officially kicked off its Blue Santa Program and is now accepting toy donations and applications for families in need.  The program is a collaboration which includes BPD, Boerne Fire Dept., Fair Oaks Ranch PD, Kendall County Sheriff's Office, Hill Country Family Services, American Legion Post 313, VFW Post 688 and Boerne ISD and is intended to help bring joy to children who might otherwise go […]

Texas DPS is asking witnesses to come forward after a crash on State Highway 46 killed a 22-year-old driver Wednesday.  The collision happened around noon, according to troopers. Investigators say a Mazda Miata traveling eastbound, crossed into oncoming traffic and struck an SUV.  The Mazda's driver, Levi James, 22, from Pipe Creek, was taken to a hospital, where he later died.  The SUV's driver was also treated for injuries. Anyone […]

Election Day was an historic one in Texas, with Democrats securing wins in a number of highly-publicized races.  Looming large on the ballot was the high-stakes U.S. Senate race between Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic State Rep. James Talarico.  Texans also chose between incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, as well as weighed in on the lieutenant governor's race, state attorney general's […]

Blue Santa has extended the application deadline through this Friday, Nov. 6.  The Blue Santa program, sponsored by the Kerrville Police Department and administered by the Kerrville Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (KCPAAA) offers children 13 and younger items such a as clothing and toys.  Additionally, the Rotary Club of Kerrville provides a food package for the recipient's entire family. Forms are available at the front desk of the police […]

FEMA Individual Assistance has been approved for affected Kerr County residents, according to Kerr Together, the long-term recovery group serving Kerr County and Comfort.  Residents can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call (800) 621-3362.  Residents can also receive application assistance at two locations: ~Kerr Together Disaster Relief Center: 98 Coronado Drive, Kerrville, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ~Center Point Historical Society: Downtown Center Point, Monday through Friday from 4 to […]

Families recovering from July's floods in 20 Texas counties can now apply for federal assistance after FEMA approved the state's appeal of an earlier denial.  Eligible counties include Bexar, Bandera, Comal, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, Uvalde and Zavala. FEMA's Individual Assistance program can help eligible survivors cover temporary housing, emergency home repairs and uninsured or underinsured personal property losses.  Other available support may include disaster legal services, disaster unemployment assistance […]

Daylight Saving Time officially comes to an end at 2 a.m. Sunday, giving most Americans an extra hour for their day. Many fire departments and safety organizations encourage people to use the time change as a reminder for household and driving reminders.  Consider these chores to your weekend checklist: ~Replace batteries in smoke detectors. ~Test carbon monoxide alarms. ~Change HVAC and air conditioning filters. ~Review emergency preparedness kits. ~Properly dispose […]