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Boerne ISD families are reminded that they may need to find an alternate route if they typically use Adler Road.  A portion of Adler Road in front of Curington Elementary School to Garden Road remains closed to traffic as students return to class.  However, this will also impact traffic at Boerne Middle School and Boerne High School. Adler Road was under construction throughout the summer and was supposed to be […]

The Kerrville Police Department has issued a press release regarding the department's use of Automated License Plate Reader Technology.  KPD also says it does not use Flock cameras. KPD has utilized ALPR technology to help keep the Kerrville community safe for roughly 15 years, according to a statement.  The first ALPR used was a single vehicle mounted unit.  Currently, there are two vehicle mounted ALPRs in use, one on the […]

The Camp Meeting Creek low-water-crossing at Sand Bend Drive and Englewood Drive, as well as 200 feet on either side, will be closed until further notice, according to the City of Kerrville.  Officials say the crossing sustained significant erosion beneath the roadway, undermining the pavement and exposing drainage infrastructure.  Because of this, a portion of the concrete approach collapsed adjacent to the culvert, making the crossing unsafe for traffic. Crews […]

Camp Mystic is requesting that individual members of the Eastland family, which has owned and operated the camp for decades, be protected from being sued personally while the camp's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case moves forward.  The request comes after families who lost children in the July 4, 2025 flood filed lawsuits accusing Camp Mystic operators of negligence and wrongful death. The flood killed 25 campers, two counselors and camp director […]

Beginning August 1, every University Interscholastic League (UIL) school in Texas is required to follow a new heat safety standard before students participate in outdoor athletic or marching band practices.  The goal is straightforward: reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses by giving coaches and directors a better way to measure how dangerous outdoor conditions have become. For the past two years, the UIL recommended schools use something called the Wet […]

AAA Texas is reminding drivers to stay alert in school zones and watch for children, school buses and bicyclists as students head back to school.  The organization says traffic safety remains a serious concern in Texas.  According to AAA, 698 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the state last year, along with 80 bicyclists.  Thousands more people suffered serious injuries. AAA is also urging drivers to be especially mindful […]

There are now new requirements to get hunting and fishing licenses in the state of Texas.  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved new proof-of-residency requirements back in March, according to a news release.  The agency said the update is aimed at cracking down on people who claim Texas residency to score cheaper license prices. The changes took effect Aug. 3, less than two weeks before annual hunting and fishing […]

Governor Greg Abbott is directing two state agencies to audit every data center project seeking a connection to the Texas power grid, ordering that any project failing to comply be denied access.  Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and the Electric Utility Commission of Texas (ERCOT) to require mandatory audits before any data center can connect to the state grid. As part of the audit process, each […]

The annual Texas tax-free weekend returns Friday, giving shoppers a short window to buy qualifying back-to-school materials without paying sales tax.  From Aug. 7 through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 9, people can enjoy saving on taxes on purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100), according to the Texas Comptroller's Office. Items can be purchased from a Texas store or an online seller doing […]