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The annual Texas tax-free weekend returns Friday, giving shoppers a short window to buy qualifying back-to-school materials without paying sales tax.  From Aug. 7 through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 9, people can enjoy saving on taxes on purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100), according to the Texas Comptroller's Office. Items can be purchased from a Texas store or an online seller doing […]

Texas SNAP recipients in parts of Central and South Texas who lost food during July's floodwaters now have more time to seek help - and more counties are eligible.  Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission received federal approval to extend the deadline for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed during July's severe weather and flooding […]

Kerr County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to the 800 block of Spicer Loop on Wednesday, July 19, at approximately 3:30 p.m. for a structure fire.  The Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Center Point Volunteer Fire Department were also dispatched to the scene. According to officials, the fire was extinguished at approximately 5:30 p.m., but the structure was declared a total loss.  Damage was contained to the property where […]

The Gillespie County Sheriff's Office, working alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), arrested three people after investigators say they uncovered a drug trafficking operation at a northwest-side apartment complex, seizing multiple illegal drugs and a firearm from a unit located across the street from an elementary school. According to the Gillespie County Sheriff's Office, deputies executed a search warrant at the Trails of Elm Creek apartments on Vance […]

K9s United, a nonprofit that supports law enforcement canines and their handlers, is inviting runners and walkers to participate in its seventh annual Fallen K9 Memorial Run on National Police K9 Day, Tuesday, Sept. 1.  The virtual event honors 23 police K9 's who lost their lives in the line of duty last year, including K9 Chico of the Boerne Police Department. Participants can complete a 9K, 5K or one-mile […]

Texas Round Up Animal Alliance wants to remind pet owners that summer temperatures can be extremely dangerous for our pets.  TRUAA has provided some safety tips to help keep our pets safe, cool, and healthy all summer long. ~Fresh water is a must.  Always provide clean, cool water and refill it often. ~Shade is their best friend.  Make sure your pet has access to shade all day. ~Hot surfaces can […]

Testing conducted by the Upper Guadalupe River Authority indicates bacteria levels in Kerr County waterways are within normal levels.  However, the public is advised to use caution when swimming or boating due to dangerous debris like metal, construction materials, and splintered trees that may not be immediately visible under the water's surface. Individuals are reminded to always inspect areas for debris before entering the river.  Some waterways next to public […]

~The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of Galanz Retro Refrigerators due to a potentially deadly fire or burn risk.  More than 120,000 refrigerators were sold at Home Depot stores and on Amazon.com between January 2019 and September 2022.  They retailed for between $330 and $520.  The CPSC is aware of 34 reports of fires involving refrigerators, with one resulting in a death.  The recall covers refrigerators […]

The Boerne Police Department is warning residents to be on the lookout for phishing emails posing as banks.  According to BPD, these fake messages look like they're from your bank and are designed to create a sense of urgency, hoping you'll click a link, open an attachment or share sensitive information. Some warning signs that are often used to lure you into the scam include: ~A message asking you to […]