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The City of Boerne has activated a warming center at the Patrick Heath Public Library, which will be open on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., officials said. Kendall County officials said they spent all last week addressing known trouble spots, including de-icing roadways and preparing barricades for areas that have historically seen problems during winter weather.  City crews have also been trimming tree limbs near power lines and […]

Kerrville Pets Alive! has opened a pet warming station in Kerrville to help residents and their animals stay safe during the winter storm, according to the organization.  The warming station is set up at Cavalry Temple Church, located at 3000 Loop 534.  The site includes a pet crate and supply area that is open to people with non-aggressive pets that are properly created. Pet owners in need of assistance can […]

The Kerrville VA Medical Center will be closed for non-emergency operations on Monday, January 26. Veterans scheduled for that day will be converted to VA Video Connect or rescheduled. For more information call 830-896-2020, or visit www.va.gov.

H-E-B has updated store hours across parts of Texas due to severe winter weather.  Stores in Kerrville, Boerne, Bulverde, New Braunfels, Seguin, and La Vernia will be open Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with most returning to extended hours on Monday. H-E-B wants to reassure customers it has plenty of "essentials" needed for the current winter weather.  Workers are restocking food and supplies overnight and throughout the day […]

Several Hill Country-area schools have announced plans to cancel or delay classes on Monday due to winter weather. ~The entire Alamo Colleges District system's classes, services and events will be closed or canceled on Monday, Jan. 26.  The system said it "will continue to monitor weather conditions" with regards to any further updates. ~All Bandera ISD district offices, schools and all extracurricular activities will be canceled on Monday, Jan. 26. […]

Winter weather and possible wintry precipitation are in the forecast this weekend, and there are things you need to do now before temperatures drop Friday afternoon.  All of these steps focus on the big four P's (people, pipes, plants and pets). To ensure your home and car are ready for freezing temperatures, take the following steps: ~Charge electronics. ~Check flashlight batteries. ~Stock up on firewood if you have a fireplace. […]

Governor Greg Abbott is already activating state emergency response resources ahead of this weekend's weather threat.  According to the National Weather Service, an arctic cold front is expected to bring dangerously cold temperatures and wind-chills to the state through the early part of next week. The emergency activation includes the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), which will deploy equipment to pre-treat roads.  The Public Utility Commission will also monitor any […]

A woman accused of posing as the family of a Hill Country flooding victim to obtain online donations has been arrested in Florida by the U.S. Marshals Service, according to Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen.  Maitlin White, 28, was taken into custody in Okaloosa County, Florida, by a task force with the U.S. Marshals Service, Rosen said. She was charged on Jan. 2 with two felonies for online […]

The candidate filing period for the City of Kerrville and the City of Ingram's upcoming municipal elections is now underway.  Application packets are available at both cities'respective City Halls through the submission deadline, 5 p.m. on Friday, February 13. In Kerrville, Places 3 and 4 council seats, as well as the mayor, are up for election.  Incumbents Mayor Joe Herring, Jr. and Place 3 Councilmember Kent McKinney have each filed […]