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COUNTY JUDGE ~Daniel Jones (R), 4,488 votes ~Esther Scneider (R), 2,042 votes DISTRICT CLERK ~ McKenna M. Herbort (R), 2,192 votes ~Cynthia A. Koenig (R), 4,012 votes COUNTY CLERK ~Lindsey Brown (R), 5,089 votes COUNTY TREASURER ~Christopher Wanner, 3,257 votes ~Carissa Staats (R), 2,916 votes COUNTY SURVEYOR ~Don Kuhlmann (R), 5,266 votes COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PCT 2 (R) ~Keith Kramer (R), 1,093 votes COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PCT 4 (R) ~Don D. Weinheimer […]

KENDALL COUNTY JUDGE (R) ~Shane Stolarczyk (R), 4, 292 votes, 44% ~Ricky Gleason (R), 3,979 votes, 41% ~Besa Martin (R), 1,449 votes, 15% KENDALL COUNTY TREASURER (R) ~Sheryl D'Spain (R), 5,524 votes, 61% ~Susanne Presley (R), 3,460 votes, 39% KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PCT 2 (R) ~Andra Wisian (R), 1,360 votes, 48% ~J.C. Taylor (R), 1,088 votes, 38% ~Richard W. Elkins (R), 397 votes, 14% KENDALL COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PCT 4 (R) […]

KERR COUNTY JUDGE ~Tom Jones (R), 4,739 votes, 65% ~James "Jack" Stewart (R), 2,595 votes, 35% JUDGE, KERR CO. COURT at LAW ~Robert Hunter Moose (R), 2,966 votes, 42% ~Brett L. Ferguson (R), 1,653 votes, 23% ~Thomas J. Hurt (R), 903 votes, 13% ~Deborah Perry (R), 814 votes, 11% ~William Tatsch (R), 803 votes, 11% KERR COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK (R) ~Eunave Baublit Tonroy (R), 3,651 votes, 53% ~Amber Logenbaugh (R), […]

A suspicious package that prompted evacuations in Fredericksburg on Monday was declared safe by authorities, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. Officers responded to the area of Creek Street and South Adams Street and, as a precaution, cleared nearby residents and business owners. The San Antonio Police Department Bomb Squad evaluated and cleared the package at approximately 3:20 p.m., Police said.  Authorities lifted the evacuation order and reopened the area […]

On Monday, March 2, the Kerr County Commissioners' Court was notified of the passing of Kerr County Engineer Charli Hastings, P.E., CFM.  County officials have issued a statement saying how much his loss is felt by the entire family of Kerr County employees and throughout the entire community as the area continues to heal and rebuild from last summer's devastating flood. Charlie dedicated decades to public service, the last 12 […]

A major crash involving a fatality has shut down part of US Highway 87 North in Fredericksburg.  Fredericksburg Fire/EMS confirmed crews are on scene at US 87 North and Cherry Mountain Loop responding to the crash. Northbound lanes are currently reduced to one lane, while southbound US 87 remains open.  Drivers are being asked to slow down and use extreme caution as emergency personnel continue working the scene.    Authorities […]

Since 2020, Kerrville Pets Alive! has operated a year-round free pet food pantry for Kerr County residents facing financial hardship.  The nonprofit organization's goal is to help families facing financial hardship feed their pets so those animals never have to enter the shelter system. "Since the July flood, we have been inundated with new visitors, and recently added 200 residents through an application process," said Executive Director Karen Guerriero.  "We […]

On Thursday, March 5th from 5:30-7:30 pm, Dietert Center will host "Soup's On," a casual soup dinner supporting Meals on Wheels in Kerr County.  A highlight of the evening will be a silent auction featuring handcrafted items donated by the Hill Country Wood Turners. For a third year, the Hill Country Wood Turners is donating several pieces to auction off in support of the Meals on Wheels programs.  In January, […]

As of 7:57 p.m. Wednesday night, 1,160 acres was 100% contained by the Texas A&M Forest Service and Gillespie County fire departments. The Nebo Mountain Fire started Tuesday at 2:17 p.m. near Exxon Road, five miles north of Willow City.  There have been no reported evacuations ordered or structures lost, according to a city spokesman. Updates can be found on the Fredericksburg Fire/EMS social media pages.