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Summer dangers revolve around extreme heat, water hazards, and vehicle-related accidents.  The biggest immediate risks are heat exhaustion and heat stroke.  Children and pets are especially vulnerable to rapid body temperatures, making hot cars a critical threat. The first step of heat stress is dehydration.  Be sure to drink plenty of water well before going outside in extreme heat and avoid caffeine and alcohol. ~Stay hydrated and rest often. ~Always […]

The Texas Animal Commission (TAHC) has imposed a quarantine and movement restrictions on animals in seven Texas counties after the detection of New World screwworm.  Under the order, warm-blooded animals within the quarantine zone cannot be moved outside the area without prior authorization from the commission.  Animals must be inspected, treated if necessary and issued permits before being transported beyond the quarantine borders.  Restrictions also apply to animal hides, carcasses […]

The Rising Star Ranger Masonic Lodge in Center Point presented a $1,560 donation in flood relief funds to area businessman, Bill Baker of Baker's Plumbing.  The donation was a true community effort, as the Masonic Lodge, in cooperation with Annie's Helping Hands, presented a gift card to The Home Depot on behalf of Texican Rangers Cowboy Action Shooting Club. Baker lost his home and business during the July 4, 2025, […]

The City of Kerrville will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the Arcadia Theater, 717 Water Street, to provide information and answer questions about the Elm Creek Pipeline project.  The Elm Creek project is part of the city's ongoing efforts to support a sustainable, long-term water supply for anticipated growth demands.  The project is designed to enhance operational resilience allowing greater flexibility to manage local […]

A San Antonio wills and trust attorney has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to stealing more than $500,000 from six children whose parents died in a 2021 murder-suicide.  Judge Kirsten Cohoon, who presides over Kendall County's 451st Criminal District Court, sentenced Karen Kay Hogan, 69, on June 1, according to the Kendall County District Attorney's Office. On March 20, Hogan took a plea deal […]

A United States Department of Agriculture lab team from Ames, Iowa is now in Texas to help combat a Screwworm outbreak, with testing now fully operational at a site located in Kerrville.  "We now have the testing fully here in Kerrville, Texas, so we no longer have to go to Iowa for the testing, so that's a huge addition," said USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins on Monday. Screwworms, flesh-eating flies, can […]

Cellos Festival and School continues through its second week in Fredericksburg.  Following its kickoff gala on June 7, the nonprofit Texas Cellos is presenting nine more evenings of concerts at venues around the Hill Country as part of its 2026 Fredericksburg Music Festival & School, continuing through June 21. Joseph Kuipers, Creative Director of Texas Cellos, is hosting top cello students and leading faculty performers from around the world to […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Monday two additional cases of New World Screwworm in Texas.  The cases involve a calf in La Salle County and a dog in Andrews County.  The USDA said epidemiological investigations are ongoing for both cases. New World Screwworm is a pest that threatens livestock, pets, wildlife, and in rare cases, people, according to the USDA.  The larvae burrow into living tissue of animals, causing […]

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7105 invites the community to help celebrate the 251st Birthday of the U.S. Army and to commemorate Flag Day. The event will be held at VFW Post 7105 located at 710 S. Washington Street in Fredericksburg on Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m. For additional information contact Tami King, Senior Vice Commander, at (830) 992-5097.