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Former City of Fredericksburg finance director Tyler Hooper was arrested on a fraud charge.  According to Gillespie County Jail records, Hooper was arrested Thursday on one count of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information involving 50 or more items.  He was released Friday on a $100,000 bond. In November 2025, Hooper was hired as Fredericksburg's assistant finance director.  The city's news release announcing his hiring said Hooper "continues a […]

The Kendall County Fair Association (KCFA) will hold a Special Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the New Hall at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, 1307 River Rd in Boerne.  The meeting comes as the Association continues facing scrutiny over concerns brought forth by parents, former Queen's Court members and the community over the well-being of contestants and the integrity of the pageant operation. Additionally, Ford […]

The Kerr County Federal Credit Union has announced its core banking system is 'back up and running,' according to a statement on their Facebook page.  The Credit Union said that its core processing provider continues to work on restoring online and mobile banking services.  Additionally, members will be notified as soon as those services become available. ACH transactions have been posted and KCFCU team members are currently working to post […]

The Texas Department has stopped issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers.  It's the second pause ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott, who ordered a pause on state funds for the cameras earlier this month. The pause on permits will not impact cameras already installed along state rights-of-way.  It does, however, include agreements that have been approved, but not installed, an agency spokesperson said. […]

Here is a list of this weeks recalled products: ~A compounding pharmacy that distributes customized pharmaceuticals nationwide has issued a recall for three products that may have contained elevated levels of toxins.  Centric Compounding, based in Texas, issued a recall for its Glutathione, Myer's Cocktail and Tri-Immune Boost injectables  on Sept. 11.  A total of six lots of the injectables were recalled; they were sent to prescribers and directly to […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, located at 505 Water St., invites the public to a swashbuckling celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day on Friday, Sept. 18, beginning at 4 p.m.  Attendees should go to the Family Activity Room for: ~A pirate-themed craft ~A pirate treasure hunt ~A lesson in the basics of talking like a pirate Everyone is welcome to attend this free event, and no library card is needed.  […]

The man accused of killing actor Jonathan Joss appeared in court Thursday as his murder case moved forward.  Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez is charged with murder in connection with Joss' death last year, court records show. According to police, Joss was at his property collecting mail when Alvarez allegedly parked behind his vehicle.  The two began arguing, and the confrontation ended with Joss being shot, officers said.  Alvarez's attorneys have said […]

The Kerr County Federal Credit Union provided its customers with a member service update following its disruption of online banking and debit card services.  Restoration efforts are ongoing, with priority being given to core banking systems for all affected credit unions before digital services are brought back online, according to Kerr County Federal Credit Union. The Credit Union confirmed Thursday that its leadership team participated in another update with the […]

The Kerrville Police Department is reminding residents to register their neighborhood for National Night Out, scheduled for October 6.  Members of the KPD team and the Kerrville Fire Department, along with members of Kerrville Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (KCPAAA) will also swing by during your event to meet you. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign meant to help foster strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to create […]