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Kerr County commissioners are expected to discuss flood warning system agreements during a Tuesday morning meeting, weeks after the county became the first in Texas to install and test new state-funded flash flood warning sirens and sensors under Senate Bill 3. According to the county and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, the sirens were placed on both private and public property.  Alerts can be sent out either by the National […]

A possible murder suicide is currently being investigated in Gillespie County, according to a GCSO Facebook post.  Authorities were called out to a call in the 700 Block of Hahn Road. GCSO says they "will work the incident to the fullest, and we have CID-Criminal Investigations and an Evidence Technician on the scene."  Law enforcement also added they do not believe the victims were from the Gillespie County area. Next […]

With the Fourth of July just days away, animal experts are encouraging pet owners to prepare now for fireworks, which can cause frightened pets to run away from home.  Animal advocates say taking a few simple precautions before celebrations begin can help keep pets safe and improve the chances they'll be reunited with their owners if they do get loose. Oftentimes, the loud noises, flashing lights and unfamiliar smells can […]

Most City of Fredericksburg buildings, facilities and offices will be altering their hours of operation in observance of the Independence Day holiday. ~CITY HALL: Closed Friday, July 3/Reopening Monday, July 6 ~ANIMAL SHELTER: Closed Friday, July 3/Reopening Monday, July 6 ~GILLESPIE COUNTY HEALTH DIVISION: Closed Friday, July 3/Reopening Monday, July 6 ~LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICES: Closed Friday, July 3/Reopening Monday, July 6 ~RECYCLING CENTER: Closed Friday, July 3 & Saturday, July […]

The City of Kerrville municipal offices, the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, and the city secretary's office will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the July 4th Independence Day Holiday.  Municipal offices and the library will resume regular business hours on Monday, July 6. All city parks and facilities will remain open on Independence Day, including Carver Park Sprayground and the Parks and Recreation office at Kerrville-Schreiner Park. Anyone with […]

The 13-year-old boy whose body was recovered Monday morning from Boerne Lake has been identified by family members.  Boerne Fire Chief Manny Casarez said the boy, identified as Jaylen Robinson, was found around 9 a.m. about 20 feet from the shoreline in approximately 15 feet of water. The incident began just before 6:30 p.m. Sunday when dispatchers received a 911 call reporting that a child had gone underwater and did […]

Fire officials are investigating after a child drowned at the Boerne City Lake on Sunday.  City officials say that dispatch received an initial 911 call just before 6:30 p.m. regarding a child who was in the water and did not resurface. According to witnesses, two children were in the water, and both began to struggle.  A bystander was able to retrieve one child, but when they went back for the […]

Confirmed cases of New World screwworm rose overnight in Texas, marking one of the biggest jumps so far as state and federal officials ramp up efforts to contain the parasite.  The number of confirmed cases increased from 20 to 25.  According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the newest cases are in Crockett, Edwards and Medina counties.  There are currently 22 active cases. New World Screwworm is the larva of […]

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court voted against the recommendation of Gillespie Central Appraisal District's Chief Appraiser Scott Fair for a new delinquent tax collection firm at a special meeting.  The court also unanimously approved $50,000 in Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for renovations at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for Leadership Gillespie County Class of 2027, a premier leadership development program […]