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A parasitic fly larva, known as New World Screwworm, was most recently confirmed in Gonzalez, Tamaulipas, on Thursday, about 215 miles south of the Texas border, according to Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.  It's the third Screwworm infection that Tamaulipas has recorded. The pest gets its name from its feeding behavior of burrowing itself into open wounds on livestock and people, according to Texas A&M Agrilife Research.  The […]

Candidate filing for the May 2 general election gets underway for candidates in Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch and the Boerne Independent School District.  Filing opens at 8 a.m. on January 14 and continues through 5 p.m., February 13 for the respective races. Two Boerne district council seats will be on the May ballot: District 1 and District 3. Fair Oaks voters will find two races on its May ballot: Place […]

From runny noses to frostbitten paws and even full-blown hypothermia, chilly weather can cause various health problems for pets.  Veterinarians say early signs are often easy to miss. One of the most obvious warning signs is shivering.  This involuntary response is triggered when the body detects a drop in core temperature.  Whimpering or whining is also a clue your pet is unhappy, while unusual drowsiness is also an obvious sign […]

Advanced discount tickets are now on sale for the Kerrville Renaissance Festival, marking its 10th season from January 17-February 1, at the River Star Arts and Events Park in Kerrville.  Guests can get $3 off each ticket purchased on the website at kerrvillerenfest.com/tickets and entering coupon code 3OFFTICKET at check out.  All tickets are good for any festival day, but this is a limited time offer, according to organizers. Gates […]

The City of Fredericksburg closed a portion of South Adams Street (1117 S. Adams St.) near the Fredericksburg Primary School to repair a damaged electric power pole. The closure will remain in effect until repairs are complete.  Non-emergency vehicle access to Fredericksburg Nursing and Rehabilitation will be restricted.  For those needing to access the facility, enter Friendship Lane.

One person was killed after a plane crashed on Tuesday near Fredericksburg.  According to a social media post by Fredericksburg Fire EMS, at approximately 4 p.m. they were dispatched to the area of Keese Sagebiel Road for a reported aircraft crash. Upon arrival, crews found a single aircraft in some heavy brush that was fully engulfed in flames.  One fatality has been confirmed. Firefighters contained the brush fire.  The investigation […]

A Kerrville man is in custody and charged with Robbery following a bank robbery attempt on Tuesday, December 30 at approximately 12:51 p.m. in the 2300 block of Junction Highway.  No one was injured during the attempted robbery and Kerrville Police are not seeking additional suspects. Kerrville Police Dept. officers were called to the Kerr County Federal Credit Union in the 2300 block of Junction Hwy. for a report of […]

One in four Americans --or 64 million people--said they have had a delivery stolen from them "at some point," according to a new report by Security.org.  The study reveals that thieves stole $8.2 billion worth of online orders--averaging $222 per package--in the last year alone. The U.S. Postal Service said there are a few ways to help keep your gifts safe: ~Use Informed Delivery, where you can manage upcoming deliveries, […]

Doctors are raising alarms over a significant rise of influenza cases, with at least 1,900 deaths reported nationwide this season, including three children.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted that two of these children's deaths occurred in the past week. With millions preparing to travel and gather for the holidays, experts are concerned about a potential spike in cases.  Crowded places like airports or celebrating with others […]