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The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced it has two family-friendly events slated for this weekend, beginning with Friday night's "Movies in the Park" series. "Lady and the Tramp" (G) will be featured on July 21, at dark in Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive, at dark. In the case of rainy weather, the movie will be moved underneath the large pavilion. The movie is free for all attendees. […]

The City of Kerrville has adopted an ordinance that regulates high grass and weeds, which can be found under the code section that addresses the subject, Chapter 58 - Health and Sanitation, Article V, - Sanitary Maintenance of Property, Sec. 58-105(a) in the city's Code of Ordinances. The code states that it is unlawful to allow weeds or brush to grow more than 12 inches, or regardless of height, to […]

The City of Fredericksburg has announced its hours for the city's Recycling Center. Monday-Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Thursday: Closed for processing Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - noon Sunday: Closed Additionally, the city says that leaves and grass clippings may be dropped off at any time at the city's designated yard waste drop-off site (located immediately next door to the Recycling Center) free of […]

Horse racing will continue at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds this weekend, July 15-16, with live pari-mutuel horse racing. Gates will open at noon and post time is 2 p.m. Races will take place rain or shine. The Gillespie County Fair Grounds is located at 530 Fair Drive, in Fredericksburg. For more information, contact the Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association at (830) 997-2359. General admission is $10 per person. […]

Emergency officials in Llano County are working to contain a brush fire that has already burned around 500 acres of land near East State Highway 71. As of 4:30 a.m., Friday, the fire is 40% contained. Officials said that the fire was sparked by an excavator. According to a press release, the Llano County Office of Emergency Management said that at least 10 agencies are now responding to the fire […]

The Johnson City Science Mill is offering families a chance to escape the summer heat by exploring the center's ongoing 'Shark Week,' which continues daily through July 18 (museum is closed Mondays). Shark Week explores the ocean's apex predator through a series of STEM-based activities offered at the center, including 4D experiences, robotics, and digs for shark teeth. Visitors can call in advance for daily activities, or visit the museum's […]

The Salvation Army of Kerrville Social Services Office has announced that it is opening up a cooling station during its regular operating hours for those in individuals seeking a place to stay hydrated and indoors during the extreme heat. The Office is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Salvation Army is also distributing free box fans while supplies […]

The Texas Senate and House reached an agreement on a historic $18 billion property tax cut, according to a joint statement from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan. Gov. Greg Abbott released a separate statement on the property tax relief agreement saying, "Today's agreement between the House and the Senate is a step toward delivering on that promise. I look forward to this legislation reaching my desk, so […]

The Kerr County Veterans Service Office has announced that they are currently seeking a full-time assistant veterans service officer to help fulfill clerical duties, home, hospital and nursing home visits and interviews in its endeavor to help local veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces (and their families) find the benefits available to them. The VSO is responsible for informing military veterans, their family members and survivors of the various legal […]