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Hundreds of new laws that were passed by the Texas Legislature this year went into effect on Monday. Big changes in education policy went into effect that affect public schools, childcare, colleges and parental rights.  Senate Bill 10 requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms and Senate Bill 11 allows school districts to set aside time for prayer. Many crime and public safety laws went into effect, including […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Dept. has announced the return of its Annual "Family Fright Night" event on Friday, Oct. 31.  This free Halloween celebration promises an evening filled with festive fun for all ages, featuring trick-or-treating, food trucks, a costume contest (pre-registration required), games, and more! Local businesses and organizations are invited to join the fun by setting up a booth and helping create a safe, family-friendly Halloween experience.  […]

A bill requiring outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas of Texas is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after receiving final approval from both the House and Senate during the second special session of the 89th Legislature on Wednesday.  Senate Bill 3, filed in response to the July 4 floods that happened in Kerr County and Central Texas, now will head to Abbott's desk to become law. Kerr County, […]

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court set the dates and times for public hearings regarding the FY2025-2026 budget, tax rate and salaries of county officials Monday morning. The hearings will be held on Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners' Court room at the county courthouse, 101 W. Main St., in Fredericksburg.

The City of Fredericksburg's Coach Tony Knopp Town Pool will close for the season Sunday, August 31. The Splashpad, located adjacent to Town Pool, will be open through Sunday, Sept. 28.  The Splashpad is open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for Sundays, which are noon to 5 p.m.

The City of Kerrville Public Works Department has announced that trash collection trucks will run on Monday, Sept. 1.  There is no change to the trash collection schedule. The landfill will also be open that day from 7:50 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. City Hall will be closed on Labor Day, so any questions regarding trash service on that day need to be directed to Republic Services at (830) 522-3062.  City […]

FEMA announced the opening of a new Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to provide support to survivors and flood-affected families in Kerrville.  The new location comes after the closure of the center located at First Baptist Church in Kerrville, which opened just short of a week after the disaster and remained in operation until Friday. The new Disaster Recovery Center opened on Saturday, Aug. 23 and is located at the Hill […]

Kerr County officials agreed to move forward with a multi-phase flood warning system designed to provide life-saving alerts to residents in flood-prone areas of the Hill Country.  The Kerr County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved the motion for Kerr County, the Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA), the City of Kerrville and the City of Ingram to present a plan for the system within a month. Commissioners also discussed draining Ingram Lake […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library invites the community to join in celebrating the library's birthday on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Opened on Aug. 26, 1967, the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library has served Kerrville and Kerr County for 58 years, continuing its mission to provide knowledge, connection, and lifelong learning opportunities. The library continues to honor the vision and dedication of Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth Butt, whose extraordinary commitment to education and community service established […]