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The Fredericksburg Independent School District is hosting several back to school events this week beginning Monday, August 5, with the high school's registration scheduled from 1-4 p.m. Fredericksburg Middle School registration will be held on Tuesday, August 6, from 8 a.m. to noon, or 1-4 p.m. Stonewall Elementary School's back-to-school night is Wednesday, August 7, from 5-7 p.m. Fredericksburg Elementary School will be hosting its 'meet-the-teacher' on Friday, August 9, […]

Kerr County homeowners, business owners and agricultural operators who experienced loss or damages from the heavy rains on July 23 are asked to report it to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.  "So far, we've only had 42 entries into the online iSTAT (Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool)," said Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas.  "If you had damages and have not already reported them, we ask you […]

The Kerr County Sheriff's Office, acting with numerous other state and local agencies, completed a multi-day operation to interdict individuals soliciting prostitution and attempting sex crimes against minors, according to a press release.  During this operation, investigators communicated with dozens of individuals across the region who were said to be actively seeking prostitutes, with some of the arrangements including minors. KCSO confirms that twenty suspects were arrested in the operation […]

The Texas Rangers Heritage Center is hosting a two-day history symposium August 2-3, featuring five writers and a former prison inmate who will be discussing outlaws, standoffs and lawmen.  The event is scheduled to take place at the center, 1618 E. Main Street. Tickets are $20 and include lunch and parking.  The deadline to order tickets is Thursday, August 1.  Tickets are $25 at the door. For more information, call […]

Kerrville's Olympic Pool is hosting its final Dive-In Movie event of the summer with a Saturday, August 3 showing of "Shrek" (PG) at the Olympic Pool, 601 Olympic Drive.  Pool entry starts at 8:30 p.m., and the movie will begin at dusk.  Attendees are reminded to bring blankets or chairs for a viewing experience on the pool deck. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.  The event is free […]

The City of Kerrville has announced the launch of Balancing Act, a cutting-edge budget simulation tool designed to enhance transparency and public engagement in the budget process.  The tool will help provide residents with an interactive platform to view and modify proposed revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year 2025 budget. Users can explore the proposed budget and make simulated adjustments to various revenues and expenditures, aiming to create a […]

The City of Kerrville and its contractor, M&C Fonseca, will be closing segments of West Water and Center streets as they continue progress on the Knapp Road lift station, force main and gravity main project.  The project is a capital improvement of the sewer lines from the Knapp Road lift station to the Jefferson lift station. The road closures are scheduled to begin on July 30 and last for approximately […]

Kerr County residents who suffered damages and/or losses to their primary residence, their business or their agricultural property as a result of the rainstorms that fell on Tuesday, July 23, are being encouraged to report those damages.  The City of Ingram sent a disaster declaration to the Texas governor following the storm that flooded the city in the western portion of the county. Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas […]

The Kerr County Veterans Service Office wants area U.S. military veterans to be aware of the VA Claim Status Tool which allows veterans to check on the status of claims 'in process.'  This free tool allows veterans the flexibility to access and monitor claims online using a computer or a smartphone/device 24 hours a day, seven days a week, according to Kerr County Veterans Service Officer Jenna Sanchez. Personal online […]