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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, defeating four-term Sen. John Cornyn.  Paxton was endorsed by President Trump last week.  His victory in Tuesday's runoff makes Cornyn the first Republican senator from Texas to lose the party's nomination for reelection.  Cornyn led Paxton in the March 3 primary but did not receive a majority of the vote, forcing Tuesday's runoff.  Paxton received 63.8% of the […]

The former chief health officer at Camp Mystic has had her nursing license suspended, according to records released Wednesday by the Texas Board of Nursing.  State regulators said Mary Elizabeth Eastland failed to establish adequate emergency preparedness measures for campers and staff, including evacuation procedures and emergency training protocols for camp nurses. Camp Mystic is the Texas summer camp where 27 girls died in last year's catastrophic flood. Eastland's father-in-law, […]

A missing 81-year-old woman was found dead on Wednesday at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD).  The woman, who has yet to be identified, "became lost" on the Loop Trail at Enchanted Rock around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, TPWD said in a news release. The woman's disappearance drew a large response from several law enforcement agencies, including Texas State Park Police officers, […]

Millions of Texas voters cast their ballots in the state's primary elections back in March, but some races are still not decided.  A handful of statewide and local races advanced to runoffs after no candidate won an outright majority. Early voting in the runoffs runs from Monday, May 18, through Friday, May 22.  Election Day is Tuesday, May 26. Although efforts are underway to change it, Texas is currently an […]

The City of Fredericksburg buildings, facilities and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.  Changes to regular operating hours are as follows: ~City Hall, Closed Monday, May 25/Reopening Tuesday, May 26 ~Animal Shelter, Closed Monday, May 25/Reopening Tuesday, May 26 ~Gillespie County Health Division, Closed Monday, May 25/Reopening Tuesday, May 26 ~Law Enforcement Offices, Closed Monday, May 25/Reopening Tuesday, May 26 ~Municipal Court, Closed […]

Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall will retire next month after leading the department since 2020, according to a city news release.  McCall's last day will be June 19.  The release states that his law enforcement career spanned nearly 30 years. According to the release, McCall played a key role in coordinating the city's public safety response to the devastating July 4 floods.  He was also part of efforts to update […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department invites the community and visitors to celebrate nature, education, and fun at Kerrville-Schreiner Park Community Day on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Events and programming will begin at 8 a.m., which is designed to appeal to nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, families, and visitors of all ages.  Throughout the day, attendees can participate in educational sessions, enjoy local food vendors, and enjoy upbeat live […]

A high-stakes arbitration hearing that could have significantly impacted lawsuits filed against Camp Mystic ended unexpectedly Wednesday after a last-minute legal filing shifted the proceedings and shortened what was expected to be an all-day hearing into roughly an hour, with no ruling issued.  The hearing centered on whether five lawsuits against the Kerr County camp would proceed to a jury trial or be moved into private arbitration.  The camp was […]