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Fall is officially here, and the City of Fredericksburg is in the mood to celebrate the cooler temperatures by hosting several exciting events. The 44th Oktoberfest, sponsored by the Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance (PCAA) runs from Friday through Sunday, October 4-6.  The family-oriented event will take place at Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg. First Friday Art Walk is Friday, October 4 showcasing numerous galleries including, Blue Oak Trading Company, Charles Morin […]

The Texas Stock Exchange leadership team appeared with Gov. Greg Abbott in Austin on Monday, announcing they are firmly on their way to making a decades-long dream a reality.  "Our next step is to submit a registration with the SEC which we will do in the coming months," said James Lee, founder, chairman and CEO of the TXSE.  "Pending approval, we will execute our first trades at the end of […]

A process is currently underway to update the Kerrville 2050 Comprehensive Plan, which includes a Downtown Plan and Nimitz Lake Area Plan, and city officials are inviting the public to stay informed by attending  a community open house on Wednesday, October 23, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Arcadia Theater, 717 Water Street.  The updated Plan will reaffirm the vision and goals of Kerrville 2050 while proposing actionable recommendations to guide […]

The International Festival and Event Association (IFEA) recently announced that the Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department's Kerrville Eclipse Festival is the recipient of two prestigious awards:  gold for Best Commemorative Poster and silver for Best New Event.  This esteemed recognition celebrates the outstanding achievements, creativity, promotional efforts, operational excellence, and community outreach of festivals worldwide. "The International Festival and Event Association is a tremendous honor for the Kerrville Parks and […]

The 13th Annual Kerrville Triathlon Festival will be held September 27-29 in Kerrville.  This two-day event includes five races, a sports exposition, and a free Kids Fun Run that welcomes over a thousand athletes to Kerrville every September.  Area residents are reminded to be mindful of athletes, volunteers, and first responders on roadways and encourage individuals to seek alternate routes this weekend due to anticipated traffic and road closures.  Kerrville […]

The City of Kerrville's Wastewater Collections Department will be performing two days of smoke testing along Town Creek beginning September 25.  Operations on both days will run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and there are no road closures planned.  The testing will not affect the flow of traffic. On Wednesday, Sept. 25, testing will extend from the Harper Road exit at Interstate 10 down Old Harper Road and the […]

Starting October 1, the City of Kerrville will begin charging a three-percent fee on all credit card transactions, which includes purchases that are completed in person, over the phone, or online.  This new fee is due to the rising costs associated with credit card transactions. Utility customers can still opt to take advantage of the bank draft option for utility bills, or make payments via cash or check.  Individuals interested […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the 23rd Annual Holiday Lighted Parade, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 23, at 6 p.m. in Downtown Kerrville. Registration information and parade rules can be found online at www.kerrvilletx.gov/1344/Holiday-Lighted-Parade.  All entries must be completed online, and payment is due at the time of registration.  All participants must review the rules and regulations before applying, and […]

The local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is meeting on Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m. at the Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe Street in Kerrville in the Take Five Room.  The event's topic will be led by Kathy Turner, QPR Instructor for Together With Hill Country Veterans, and will provide a framework of questions and responses to help an individual in a suicidal situation.  Meetings are open […]