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Early voting for the November 3, midterm election begins Monday, October 19, through Friday, Oct. 30.  If you're registered to vote, you can visit goelect.txelections.civixapps.com to see a list of all the locations for both Election Day and early voting. To vote in Gillespie County during Early Voting visit the Gillespie County Elections Office, 95 Frederick Road in Fredericksburg. To vote in Kerr County during Early Voting visit the Hill […]

Kayem Foods Inc. has recalled more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry after reports that their products were unusually warm.  "Possible temperature abuse," was how the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service referred to the problem in its recall announcement on Saturday, October 17. The recalled products include hot dogs, sausages, bologna, ham, turkey breast and bacon, among others.  The USDA lists hundreds of […]

After an individual was hit and killed by a driver while getting out of her stalled vehicle last weekend in Bexar County, the Texas Department of Public Safety has offered some safety tips on what you should do if you face a similar situation: ~Stay calm ~Pull off the road as far as possible ~Turn on your flashers or hazard lights ~Call law enforcement and wait for them to arrive […]

From carbon monoxide alarms to loose patio furniture, residents are encouraged to prepare for cooler weather.  For homeowners, the change in weather is also a reminder to check the heater.  People with natural gas in their homes should begin with their carbon monoxide alarms.  Make sure they are working.  If you haven't replaced the batteries in them, check those, as well. Homeowners should not be surprised by an unusual odor […]

~Toyota is recalling nearly 31,000 of its 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrids over a software issue that could cause the car to shut down when driven at high speeds.  According to documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Administration, the software issue could cause the hybrid system to reduce power or even shut down when the vehicles are driven at higher speeds.  Toyota dealers will update the software for free and […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory beginning October 15-16 at 7 p.m. CDT.  North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 40-50 mph are expected for all of South Central Texas beginning from 4 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, October 16. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.  Gusty winds can also blow around unsecured objects, and tree limbs could be blown down.  […]

South Texas Blood & Tissue announced that from now until Nov. 8, donors who give at any donor center will be entered to win a New York City Thanksgiving Day experience.  Donors must use code NY to be entered. The prize package includes a $1,500 Visa gift card for airfare and one double room for two nights at Embassy Suites by Hilton New York Manhattan Times Square from Nov. 25-27.  […]

Circle K will slash 40 cents off every gallon of gas on Thursday, October 15, for members of its Inner Circle rewards program at participating locations, including Texas.  The discounts last all day. To score the deal, drivers must be registered Inner Circle members.  Members enter the phone number tied to their account at the pump or at the register inside, and the discount applies automatically.  Signing up is free […]

The next session of Water Wise Kerr County: A Community Learning Series at the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, from 4:15-5:45 p.m. and will be conducted in the First Floor Meeting Room, 505 Water Street in Kerrville. This month's discussion will focus on Chapter 3, "Dolphins in the Desert," from Charles Fishman's The Big Thirst.  Special guest Tara Bushnoe, general manager of the Upper Guadalupe River […]