Local News

David Bryan Cox, Jr. was taken into custody at around 11:05 a.m. on Friday, May 1, after a 911 caller reported a suspicious male near the 501 mile marker on I-10.  Deputies and investigators were still in the area and were able to locate the suspect hiding in a field.  The subject was taken into custody on the outstanding warrant. Following his arrest, deputies and investigators remain in the area […]

Anyone who would like to give thanks for the freedoms they enjoy and pay their respect to all local and any other U.S. Armed Forces veterans who gave their lives in service to our great nation is invited to gather on Monday morning, May 25, at the Kerr County Memorial Day Program.  The 10 a.m. event, which will last about an hour, will be at the granite war memorial on […]

In a sudden reversal, Camp Mystic announced Thursday it will no longer attempt to reopen any portion of its camp this summer and has withdrawn its application for a 2026 summer license, as scrutiny intensifies following last year's deadly Fourth of July floods.  The decision comes after weeks of pressure from state leaders and emotional testimony from families who lost loved ones in the tragedy, which claimed the lives of […]

Texas residents can stock up on emergency preparedness supplies tax-free through Monday, April 27, as the state's annual Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday is underway.  The holiday is aimed at helping Texans prepare for natural disasters such as hurricanes, flash floods, and wildfires. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items that can be purchased, and shoppers do not need to provide an exemption certificate to receive the […]

Monday is the last day to register to vote or update voter information before ballots are cast in one of the state's most closely watched election races.  One of the biggest races on the ballot is the U.S. Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton.  In the March primary, Cornyn and Paxton finished as the top two candidates, but neither secured a majority, forcing a runoff.  Cornyn […]

The ban on open-air, open-flame burning will be lifted across all of Kerr County, including in any zones previously identified as "affected" by the July 4, 2025, flood disaster, effective at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 24.  Most recently on April 3, all four precincts in the county had lifted the burn ban due to recent heavy rains.  However, while the burn ban has been lifted and reinstated numerous times […]

Texas Rangers were at Camp Mystic on Thursday as part of their ongoing investigation, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.  Earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services said it was reviewing hundreds of complaints filed about the care of the children at the camp. Camp Mystic has faced heightened scrutiny since last July after 27 girls died during flooding on the Guadalupe River. Lt. Gov. […]

In celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Whataburger, the Texas-based fast-food chain is once again hosting its annual "Whatateacher" event, offering free breakfast to teachers and school staff.  On Thursday, May 7, educators can visit participating Whataburger locations between 5 and 9 a.m. local time to receive a complimentary breakfast item. Options include a Breakfast on a Bun, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, or Breakfast Taquito.  To redeem the offer, guests […]

Kerr Together, the long-term recovery operation established in response to the July 4th, 2025 flood announced a partnership with two specialized nonprofit dive organizations to enhance safety along the Guadalupe River's most popular recreational areas.  With generous support from HEB and GEM, Kerr Together has entered into agreements with San Antonio Search & Support and Rampart Vigilance, two nonprofit organizations with extensive expertise in underwater search and recovery operations.  Together, […]