Local News

The Kendall County Sheriff's Office is warning local meat markets and businesses about an ongoing scam involving an individual who has been targeting meat markets in Kendall County and the San Antonio area.  The individual goes by the name "Brian" and reportedly: ~Calls meat markets and places large meat orders ~Provides a deposit over the phone using a credit card ~Claims he is from Dallas and resells meat from his […]

The City of Kerrville advises motorists to expect temporary street closures and traffic delays in downtown Kerrville on Thursday, Oct. 22, for the 2026 Tivy High School Homecoming Parade. Parade Details: ~5:30 p.m.-Parade participants begin staging on Hugo Street. ~5:45 p.m.-Downtown Street closures begin. ~6:15 p.m.-Homecoming parade begins. Street Closures: Water Street from Sidney Baker Street to Washington Street.  Earl Garrett Street from Water Street to Main Street. The parade […]

Early voting for the November 3, midterm election begins Monday, October 19, through Friday, Oct. 30.  If you're registered to vote, you can visit goelect.txelections.civixapps.com to see a list of all the locations for both Election Day and early voting. To vote in Gillespie County during Early Voting visit the Gillespie County Elections Office, 95 Frederick Road in Fredericksburg. To vote in Kerr County during Early Voting visit the Hill […]

Kayem Foods Inc. has recalled more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry after reports that their products were unusually warm.  "Possible temperature abuse," was how the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service referred to the problem in its recall announcement on Saturday, October 17. The recalled products include hot dogs, sausages, bologna, ham, turkey breast and bacon, among others.  The USDA lists hundreds of […]

After an individual was hit and killed by a driver while getting out of her stalled vehicle last weekend in Bexar County, the Texas Department of Public Safety has offered some safety tips on what you should do if you face a similar situation: ~Stay calm ~Pull off the road as far as possible ~Turn on your flashers or hazard lights ~Call law enforcement and wait for them to arrive […]

From carbon monoxide alarms to loose patio furniture, residents are encouraged to prepare for cooler weather.  For homeowners, the change in weather is also a reminder to check the heater.  People with natural gas in their homes should begin with their carbon monoxide alarms.  Make sure they are working.  If you haven't replaced the batteries in them, check those, as well. Homeowners should not be surprised by an unusual odor […]

~Toyota is recalling nearly 31,000 of its 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrids over a software issue that could cause the car to shut down when driven at high speeds.  According to documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Administration, the software issue could cause the hybrid system to reduce power or even shut down when the vehicles are driven at higher speeds.  Toyota dealers will update the software for free and […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory beginning October 15-16 at 7 p.m. CDT.  North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 40-50 mph are expected for all of South Central Texas beginning from 4 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, October 16. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.  Gusty winds can also blow around unsecured objects, and tree limbs could be blown down.  […]