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One person was hospitalized after a road rage incident led to a four-vehicle crash early Wednesday involving an 18-wheeler, according to the Boerne Police Department.  The crash happened just before 7:20 a.m. Wednesday on Interstate 10 westbound near the Main Street exit. Police said a woman in a white Mercedes sedan was speeding and "driving aggressively," which caused another driver to become hostile in response.  The two people exchanged hand […]

A Kendall County deputy shot a man who authorities say opened fire during a response to a fight at a motel in Comfort early Sunday morning, leaving the suspect in critical condition.  The Kendall County Sheriff's Office released footage of the deputy-involved shooting, which happened over the weekend at the Executive Inn Motel. The sheriff's office said the deputy was responding to reports of several men fighting when the encounter […]

Following four successful sessions, the City of Kerrville is now accepting applications for its fifth Citizens Government Academy, a 10-week free program designed to engage residents and provide a behind-the-scenes look at city operations and services.  While this program includes an overview and tour of Kerrville's public safety operations, it is separate from the Kerrville Police Department's Citizen Police Academy, which is no longer accepting applications for Spring 2026. The […]

The City of Fredericksburg is hosting a rabies clinic for cats and dogs from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7 at the City Maintenance Yard on Friendship Lane.  For more information, call the City Animal Shelter at (830) 997-1907. The Doss 4-H Club is sponsoring a Dog and Cat Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Doss Community Center, 14174 N. Ranch Road […]

Several Hunt community members met Tuesday at the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department to share the news of a check presentation.  The Hope for Hunt Benefit Concert was held last October with the goal of supporting two groups in the Hunt community. The $30,000 check was split between the Hunt Preservation Society, which is helping families directly affected by the Fourth of July floods with supplies and rebuilding efforts. The other […]

Kerr County Commissioners unanimously approved the Lt. Dan Band to play a three-hour concert during a commissioners court meeting on Monday.  According to George McHorse, an adjutant at American Legion Memorial Post 208, the concert is scheduled for April 18 at Flat Rock Park along the Guadalupe River.  The Gary Sinese Foundation will begin setting up the day before. Additionally, the foundation will help with cleanup afterward, security requirements and […]

A 38-year-old woman is safe, and a 35-year-old man, identified as Anthony Harwell, has been arrested and charged with Aggravated Kidnapping. On Monday, February 2, at 10:44 p.m. Kerrville Police Department (KPD) officers responded to a report of a kidnapping that took place in a parking garage in the 200 block of Water Street.  Officers spoke with a witness who reported that they took the victim to meet Harwell in […]

A new work rule requirement for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) went into effect on Sunday which requires recipients to work at least 20 hours per week or 80 hours per month.  Recipients must log their work hours and submit them to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which will verify the hours. SNAP provides more than 3 million Texans with financial assistance to buy groceries.  Texas Health […]

Kerr County voters who have not received their voter registration cards are being notified that there has been a delay in the mailing of the cards.  "If you haven't received a new voter registration card in the mail yet, don't worry," said Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson's office.  The SOS elections division further explained, "Due to legal challenges of the redistricted Congressional maps, counties were delayed in being able […]