Local News

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) expects this week's triple-digit temperatures will break a record for May power demand.  ERCOT expects demand to peak at 84,000 megawatts on Wednesday, breaking last May's record of 77,000 megawatts. Health officials want to encourage everyone to stay safe and recognize the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke.  Symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, and nausea.  Heat exhaustion can […]

The Texas Department of Health Services notified Gillespie County officials last week of possible measles exposure.  An El Paso resident was infectious while visiting Fredericksburg Main Street businesses on Saturday, April 26. The person visited Burger Burger between 1:30-4:30 p.m., Loca on Main between 2:30-4:30 p.m., Felt Boutique between 3-5 p.m. and Allen Boots between 3:30-5:30 p.m. People with measles can spread the virus from four days before the rash […]

The City of Kerrville is excited to invite the community to the third installment of this year's Concerts by the River series, happening this Friday, May 16, from 7-9 p.m. at the Centennial Stage in Louise Hays Park. This free event features Kyle Broll, followed by the Maplewood Brothers, who will close out the show with their signature sound.  Lakenvelder will be on-site serving up mouthwatering food. For additional information, […]

The City of Kerrville is inviting residents, business owners, and community leaders to participate in a public meeting focused on community attitudes towards and understandings of the Hill Country's most vital resource - water.  The event will take place on Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Arcadia Live in downtown Kerrville. The meeting will include the presentation of results from the city's recent six-question community survey on water attitudes […]

On May 8, the Kerr County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Division executed a narcotics search warrant with the assistance of the Special Response Team (SRT) in the 100 block of Greenwood Drive in Comfort.  The search warrant was based on a month's long investigation into the distribution of cocaine in Kerr County by the Special Operations Division with the assistance of the Gillespie County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division. During the […]

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 […]