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The Texas Department has stopped issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers.  It's the second pause ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott, who ordered a pause on state funds for the cameras earlier this month. The pause on permits will not impact cameras already installed along state rights-of-way.  It does, however, include agreements that have been approved, but not installed, an agency spokesperson said. […]

Here is a list of this weeks recalled products: ~A compounding pharmacy that distributes customized pharmaceuticals nationwide has issued a recall for three products that may have contained elevated levels of toxins.  Centric Compounding, based in Texas, issued a recall for its Glutathione, Myer's Cocktail and Tri-Immune Boost injectables  on Sept. 11.  A total of six lots of the injectables were recalled; they were sent to prescribers and directly to […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, located at 505 Water St., invites the public to a swashbuckling celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day on Friday, Sept. 18, beginning at 4 p.m.  Attendees should go to the Family Activity Room for: ~A pirate-themed craft ~A pirate treasure hunt ~A lesson in the basics of talking like a pirate Everyone is welcome to attend this free event, and no library card is needed.  […]

The man accused of killing actor Jonathan Joss appeared in court Thursday as his murder case moved forward.  Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez is charged with murder in connection with Joss' death last year, court records show. According to police, Joss was at his property collecting mail when Alvarez allegedly parked behind his vehicle.  The two began arguing, and the confrontation ended with Joss being shot, officers said.  Alvarez's attorneys have said […]

The Kerr County Federal Credit Union provided its customers with a member service update following its disruption of online banking and debit card services.  Restoration efforts are ongoing, with priority being given to core banking systems for all affected credit unions before digital services are brought back online, according to Kerr County Federal Credit Union. The Credit Union confirmed Thursday that its leadership team participated in another update with the […]

The Kerrville Police Department is reminding residents to register their neighborhood for National Night Out, scheduled for October 6.  Members of the KPD team and the Kerrville Fire Department, along with members of Kerrville Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (KCPAAA) will also swing by during your event to meet you. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign meant to help foster strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to create […]

Kerrville Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide after two people were found dead inside a home Wednesday morning. Around 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, the Kerrville Police Department responded to a call for service in the 600 block of Louis Street to check for the welfare of a man who had not been seen for several days.  When officers entered the home, they found Shannon Ratliff, 62, and Wayne Ratliff, 64, with […]

Authorities have given the all-clear at Fredericksburg Middle School after a reported bomb threat prompted a law enforcement response Wednesday afternoon.  The Fredericksburg Police Department said an ATF and Texas Department of Public Safety explosive detection K-9 team conducted a sweep and found no credible threat. Police initially responded to the school after the bomb threat was reported.  As officers and school officials investigated, authorities asked parents and community members […]

Members of the Kerr County Organizing Committee are scheduled to visit U.S. Senator Ted Cruz Wednesday at his San Antonio office asking for his assistance in securing federal Individual Assistance funding.  The organization says this designation is essential for helping to repair and rebuild damaged homes following the July 16, 2026, floods.  The approval of FEMA Individual Assistance can help eligible households with disaster-related expenses. The committee said 384 homes […]