Local News

President Donald Trump signed the Mystic Alerts Act into law on Thursday to improve emergency alerts during disasters following the deadly July 2025 floods in the Texas Hill Country.  According to an official announcement from the White House, Trump signed H.R. 7022 on October 22, which requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish requirements allowing commercial mobile service providers to transmit emergency alerts through satellite communications. The legislation follows […]

The Hill Country Veterans Center's Wednesday Veteran Food Bank has announced its changing hours of operations.  The new hours are 1-3:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Hill Country Veterans Center, located at 411 Meadow View Lane in Kerrville.  Proof of military service and a valid Texas ID are required and the Bank is closed on federal holidays. The Veteran Food Bank offers food, pet food, clothing and free haircuts. Veterans […]

The first case of New World screwworm in wildlife in the United States has been found in an elk in Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.  The elk was discovered on a game ranch in Pecos County and was reported after being harvested by a hunter, the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said. The detection prompted additional wildlife surveillance in the area by the USDA and […]

The City of Kerrville invites the community to an Open House and Town Hall meeting this Friday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. at City Hall to learn more about the proposed storm water utility fee, which would take effect Jan. 1, 2027, if approved by the Kerrville City Council. During Friday's meeting attendees will hear from David Barrera, Director of the City of Kerrville's Public Works Department.  Barrera will discuss […]

At a recent Kerrville City Council meeting, Mayor Joe Herring, Jr. officially proclaimed October 2026 as Fire Prevention Month in the City of Kerrville, reaffirming the City's commitment to fire prevention, public safety, and community education. This year's Fire Prevention Week theme, "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower," emphasizes the importance of proper handling and charging of lithium-ion batteries commonly found in smartphones, laptops, power tools, e-bikes, […]

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 […]