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U.S. military veterans are being invited by the Kerr County Veterans Service Office to share their personal stories through the Texas General Land Office's "Voices of Veterans" program.  The oral history program's mission is to preserve the firsthand accounts of Texas veterans, documenting their experiences during military service and upon their return home.  These recorded interviews are then archived with the Texas General Land Office. "We want to ensure that […]

Kerr County District Clerk Dawn Lantz has announced she will retire from public service, with her last day scheduled March 31.  She has been with Kerr County since 2008, and has served as the district clerk since 2019.  "Her dedication, service and commitment to the Citizens' of Kerr County has been greatly appreciated," said 198th District Judge Pat Maguire and 216th District Judge Albert D. Pattillo III in a joint […]

Community leaders, schoolchildren and representatives from Woodmen life will gather Monday at Flat Rock Park to dedicate a new playground built in honor of those who lost their lives in the July 4 floods.  The original playground at the park was swept away during the floods. During the ceremony, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, county officials and WoodmenLife representatives will join about 30 students from the Salvation Army Kroc Academy […]

The 37th Annual Heart of Texas Country Music Festival starts March 19 in Brady, Texas and concludes March 28.  The festival consists of 10 days of shows, dances, and "meet and greets" with top country music performers. The internationally recognized festival is sponsored by the Heart of Texas Music Association and award-winning Country Music DJ Tracy Pitcox.  Texas's largest gatherings of Traditional Country Music artists and their fans features 24 […]

A suspect died in a shooting involving police Wednesday evening following a motorcycle pursuit that ended on Interstate 10 in Kerr County. According to a Gillespie County Sheriff's Office (GSCO) Facebook post, the incident occurred around 6 p.m. March 11.  A GSCO deputy was conducting a traffic stop on the motorcyclist.  Authorities said the suspect failed to stop, leading to a pursuit that ended on I-10 in Kerr County.  When […]

A 240-acre property bordering Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is now under permanent protection, according to the Hill Country Conservancy.  The conservancy said Muckleroy Ranch, which is directly adjacent to the State Natural Area, provides a unique habit and supports a diversity of native plants and wildlife, including rare, declining and threatened species. "Projects like this conservation easement demonstrate how private landowners, conservation organizations, and public partners can work together […]

South Texas Blood & Tissue is urging people to donate blood to help keep the region's supply stable.  Blood centers often see fewer donations during Spring Break as families travel and schools close.  At the same time, hospitals can see an increase in trauma-related emergencies tied to travel and outdoor activities. According to America's Blood Centers and other U.S. blood organizations, patients across the country need about 30,000 units of […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging U.S. travelers to take extra precautions when visiting 32 countries, including popular tourist destinations like Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom.  The CDC issued a "Level 2" advisory for the countries, stating that travelers should "Practice enhanced precautions" because of the circulating poliovirus. Health officials said anyone (children and adults) heading to these places should be up-to-date on polio vaccines.  The […]

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said it would increase patrols during spring break and St. Patrick's Day.  DPS said the traffic enforcement campaign runs March 9-17, with troopers looking for people who are speeding, not wearing seat belts, driving while intoxicated or committing other traffic violations. "These are heavy traffic times as people get out to celebrate, but safety must always come first," said Texas Highway Patrol Chief […]