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The Fredericksburg Music Festival and School wraps up two weeks of performances on June 21 with a mass cello choir concert featuring Giovanni Sollima's 'Note Sconte' and concluding with the Ode to Joy from Beethoven's Symphony No 9.  The concert begins at 5 p.m. and takes place in the Ballroom of the Admiral Nimitz Hotel in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas.  The program also includes selections from Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is hosting its next installment of "Movie Chat" on Wednesday, June 18 at 3:30 p.m. in the library's third-floor conference room.  This unique program shares a format similar to the library's renowned book clubs, but with a cinematic twist. This month's featured film is 'Seraphine,' starring Yolande Moreau and Ulrich Tukur.  Participants can get more information and check out a DVD copy at the Circulation Desk […]

Subscribers seeking to reserve seating for Symphony of the Hills have until July 3 to make their selections.  Subscriber Level is for those who purchased the same seats at posted prices for all five concerts offered in 2025-26.  Subscriber seats are assigned on a first-come first-served basis. Patron Level seating options end after June 20.  Patron Level includes a gift amount above the ticket price that guarantees priority seating and […]

The City of Kerrville has issued a public notice to inform residents that the Parks and Recreation Department will be deploying fireworks on Friday, July 4, in a public display to celebrate the Independence Day holiday.  The fireworks will begin at approximately 9:45 p.m. in Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive.  Citizens are advised to take precautions accordingly for pets. For additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at […]

The Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT's) map of highway conditions includes information on roadways.  Here is how to filter out the flooded roadways:  Click "Default Location" when prompted Toggle off "Construction" and "Damage" and toggle on "Closures" and "Flood" Click "Hide Menu" at the bottom Once the menu is hidden, you will see "Show Menu" in the bottom right corner, which you can click to adjust the view. If you […]

Here are some tips to remember if you find yourself impacted by flooding. Before a flood: ~Think about flood-prone areas in your community and how you would navigate them if roads or bridges have to close down. ~Keep phones and devices charged, so you have a way to receive news alerts. ~Follow evacuation orders. During a flood: ~Seek higher ground. ~Never walk or drive through flooded roadways; avoid floodwaters as […]

Schreiner University has announced that its Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practioner (MSN-FNP) program has officially received a five-year accreditation approval from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), affirming its commitment to excellence in graduate nursing education. The CCNE Board of Commissioners granted the program accreditation following an extensive on-site evaluation in Fall 2024.  The accreditation, effective retroactively from September 9, 2024, extends through June 30, 2030.  This […]

The City of Fredericksburg's June Coffee with the City Manager event is slated for Wednesday, June 11, from 8-9 a.m. at Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course. Fredericksburg City Manager Clinton Bailey will lead the discussion on topics including, a presentation by Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Jim Mikula as well as various reports from other City department heads.  The monthly event provides citizens with an opportunity to visit with local […]

The City of Kerrville invites residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day in style at the annual Fourth on the River Festival, presented by Arcadia Live on Friday, July 4 at Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive.  This free, family-friendly event has become a signature Hill Country celebration, drawing thousands of spectators every year.  The event includes a full day of music, food, fun, and fireworks along the banks of […]