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In celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Whataburger, the Texas-based fast-food chain is once again hosting its annual "Whatateacher" event, offering free breakfast to teachers and school staff.  On Thursday, May 7, educators can visit participating Whataburger locations between 5 and 9 a.m. local time to receive a complimentary breakfast item. Options include a Breakfast on a Bun, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, or Breakfast Taquito.  To redeem the offer, guests […]

Kerr Together, the long-term recovery operation established in response to the July 4th, 2025 flood announced a partnership with two specialized nonprofit dive organizations to enhance safety along the Guadalupe River's most popular recreational areas.  With generous support from HEB and GEM, Kerr Together has entered into agreements with San Antonio Search & Support and Rampart Vigilance, two nonprofit organizations with extensive expertise in underwater search and recovery operations.  Together, […]

H-E-B announced it is giving away 276,000 free reusable bags across Texas as part of its annual Earth Day celebration.  Beginning at 8 a.m. on April 22, customers visiting any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V's Smart Shop or Mi Tienda location in Texas can receive a complimentary Earth Day bag while supplies last. Since launching the tradition in 2008, H-E-B says it has distributed more than 3.4 million reusable bags.  […]

A Clear Alert has been issued for a missing Bandera man who may be endangered.  According to the Bandera County Sheriff's Office, 64-year-old Brett Walker was last seen around 1 p.m. Monday in the 140 block of Oak Drive in Bandera. Authorities describe Walker as a white male, 5-foot-7, about 195 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.  Officials say he has shoulder-length hair with balding on the top and […]

On Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Kerrville Police Department will be hosting DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the Public Safety Facility, 365 Clearwater Paseo.  The Kerrville Police Dept., with volunteers from the Kerrville Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs for safe disposal. In 2025, KPD collected 430 pounds of unneeded medications […]

As rising temperatures and the summer growing season approach, the City of Kerrville is reminding residents and businesses to check their irrigation systems to ensure they are operating efficiently while the community remains under Stage 2 Watering Restrictions.  Here are some helpful tips you can do to save water and also save on your water bill: ~Prevent water waste.  Inspect irrigation systems for leaks, broken sprinkler heads, or misaligned spray. […]

After three days of testimony, Travis County Judge Maya Guerra Gamble has chosen to uphold her initial ruling barring Camp Mystic from using or altering buildings where 27 campers and counselors died in the July 4th floodwaters.  The temporary injunction was originally filed by the legal team for the family of Cile Steward who has yet to be recovered.  The request was to preserve the buildings and grounds in the […]

The League of Women Voters of the Hill Country has produced its Voter Guide, which is available in printed form at the Butt Holdsworth Memorial Library and online at the website: lwvhillcountrytexas.org.  The League also provides election information at the website: VOTE411.org. A voter enters the address on their Voter Registration card to access the information.  Check your Voter Registration information using the state website:Vote Texas.gov.  Voter information can be […]

A partnership effort between the Kerr County Veterans Service Office (VSO) and the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) Area Agency on Aging will mean that local military veterans and adults 60 and older will receive additional support. Individuals who are veterans or aging adults may be eligible for assistance with: ~Income support (for utility bills, such as electricity, water, gas, etc.) ~Health - For items to promote or maintain […]