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A GoFundMe page has been established for the Cortez family to assist with financial costs associated with medical and funeral expenses.  The Cortez family lost three of its members following a motorcycle accident on May 3 which claimed the lives of Dan, 57, Cody, 35, and Courtney, 24.  The family says it appreciates any support given, whether through donations, or simply keeping them in your thoughts and prayers. To make […]

Local leaders are inviting the public to the Kerr County Memorial Day Program, planned at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 26, on the county courthouse grounds, 700 Main Street in Kerrville.  "Last year's event drew the greatest attendance we've had in any recent times, and it was heartwarming to see our community's outpouring of gratitude for those American service members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedoms," […]

Hill Country roadways have the potential for flooding during heavy rains, and the Texas Department of Transportation wants to remind Texans of some safety tips to help keep you and your family safe.  Here's how to filter out the flooded roadways after logging onto TxDOT's map of highway conditions: ~Click "Default Location" when prompted ~Toggle off "Construction" and "Damage" and toggle on "Closures" and "Flood" ~Click "Hide Menu" at the […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is set to host Gardening 101: Tree Care on Saturday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m. in the library's meeting room for a discussion on tree care and the various trees of the Hill Country.  Donna Bellis, an advanced trained Master Gardener, will cover how to select, plant, and nurture the perfect tree for your Hill Country landscape. This class will include demonstrations, discussions, and take-home instructions […]

The Gillespie County Retired Teachers Association is hosting a retirement planning seminar for current FISD teachers and staff on Wednesday, May 7, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Fredericksburg Middle School. Ronnie Jung, a former executive director of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, will speak on the retirement process and on gains made for public school retirees with the passage of the federal Fairness Act and Texas Proposition 9. RSVP to […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce a special offer for Mother's Day this Sunday, May 11.  Moms and mother figures will receive free admission to Kerrville-Schreiner Park, 2385 Bandera Highway, with the purchase of a child's day pass ($4).  Spend the day surrounded by its natural beauty of the Hill Country, with opportunities to enjoy peaceful river views, shaded picnic areas, a recently renovated playground, and […]

Three family members were killed Saturday on State Highway 27 just before 5 p.m. and a man was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Troopers responded to the four-vehicle crash and pronounced the drivers of the motorcycles, Courtney Cortez, 25, Cody Cortez, 34, and Daniel Cortez, Jr., 57, dead at the scene.  A passenger on one of the motorcycles was airlifted to […]

There were two council seats up for grabs in the City of Fredericksburg election. Early voting wrapped up on Tuesday with 737 ballots cast out of 8,069 registered voters in the City of Fredericksburg municipal election. UNOFFICIAL General Election Results for Council: ~Bobby Watson, 658 votes ~Todd Eidson, 621 votes ~Charlie Kiehne, 548 votes ~Cheryl Rowan, 355 votes The election is canvassed on Wednesday, May 14. BOERNE: Incumbent Mayor Frank […]

Kerr County has received confirmation of its third positive case of rabies this year - again in a bat.  On Sunday, April 27, Kerr County Animal Services was notified of a deceased bat located under the railing on the Kerrville River Trail at Francisco Lemos Street, said KCAS Director Reagan Givens.  An animal control officer was dispatched and retrieved the bat, preserved the specimen and sent it on Monday, April […]