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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants to remind boaters to take steps to prevent the further spread of Zebra mussels. According to TPWD, the invasive species is now found in 31 lakes across the state, mostly in central and north Texas. Parks officials say that Zebra mussels are often spread from lake to lake on or in boats and can attach to anything left in the water. Additionally, the […]

The Travis County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that Nate Paul, whose name has been frequently linked to suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during the course of his impeachment, has been arrested on federal charges. Paul was arrested and booked into the Travis County Jail Thursday afternoon. Paul's name was continually brought up in the impeachment case against Paxton after a whistleblower lawsuit alleged that Paxton helped Paul gain access […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that creates new criminal offenses surrounding the theft of catalytic converters. Texas State Senator Carol Alvarado, D-Houston, filed Senate Bill 224 - known as the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act - which was designed to address the spike in catalytic converter thefts across the state. Thefts of this kind have increased 1,200% from 2019 to 2021, per the National Insurance Crime Bureau. According to […]

The Gillespie County Farm Bureau, in conjunction with Gillespie County Agrilife Extension, will be conducting its annual Ag Seminar on Thursday, June 8, at the Farm Bureau Pape Events Center, 237 Equestrian Drive. Registration and a barbecue meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the program to follow. For additional information, contact the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension office at (830) 997-3452.

The City of Kerrville is offering tips for all residents who are participating in the curbside recycling program. The city recycles more than 90 tons per month, which is more than the weight of 16 adult elephants. The recycling industry says it has been facing numerous challenges and wants to assist in helping people do their part by recycling correctly. Items that may be placed in recycle bins include paper […]

The City of Kerrville has announced that beginning Monday, June 12, road closures are planned for Water and Clay Streets to accommodate underground utility construction and improvements for pedestrian safety at the Water and Clay Street intersection. Water Street will be closed at the intersection of Water and Clay Streets for approximately two weeks. During this period, the Downtown Parking Garage will be accessible from Main Street to Clay Street. […]

The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Property Tax Workshop on Wednesday, June 7, at 10 a.m., at Hoffman Haus. The presentation will focus primarily on business properties, but will also address residential properties. The cost of attending the event is $10. Olan Tisdale will be speaking on how property value is appraised and answer questions about how and when to file a protest. Taxpayers have until June 16 […]

The 14th annual Hill Country Film Fest began Thursday and runs through Sunday, June 4, in Fredericksburg. The festival includes screenings of nine feature length films and 47 short films which are all shown at the Great Hall at Hoffman Haus and the Nimitz Ballroom. The festival also includes panel discussions, scheduled entertainment and an awards ceremony. The film festival was created in 2010 and has since expanded into the […]

Gillespie County Animal Control has confirmed that a stray cat found near North Cherry Street tested positive for rabies. On May 16, Animal Control received a report of a stray cat scratching a person. Residents are encouraged to not feed or attempt to pet stray animals. According to the city's Animal Control Ordinance, it is unlawful for an animal to run at large, and all dogs and cats must be […]