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The Associated Press projected all Texas' 17 propositions listed on Tuesday's ballot will pass.  Ten of the 17 amendments focus on tax policy.  While Texas doesn't currently have a capital gains tax, securities tax, or inheritance tax, several propositions aim to ban these taxes permanently, requiring future constitutional amendments to change course. One far-reaching tax proposal is Proposition 13, which would raise the school district homestead exemption from $100,000 to […]

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were halted on November 1. KERRKIND.org has listed several organizations that are offering food assistance to Kerr County residents: ~Cavalry Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays ~Christian Assistance Ministry-Kerr County every two weeks ~Children's Weekend Food Program at Nimitz, Starkey and Tom Daniels elementary schools ~Christus Women Infant Children ~Doyle School Community Center weekly pantry ~Glory […]

When weather conditions combine low humidity and high winds with dry vegetation, Central Texas and the Hill Country can often deal with very high to extreme wildfire danger. During high-risk wildfire conditions, it is best to be extra careful when outdoors interacting with dry vegetation.  Activities include: ~Parking on dry grass ~Mowing the lawn ~Weed-wacking ~Welding ~Grilling or cooking outdoors ~Disposing of cigarette butts These can cause friction and create […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate National Hiking Day at Kerrville-Schreiner Park, located at 2385 Bandera Hwy.  On Monday, Nov. 17, guests can enjoy free park entry all day and participate in an interpretive hike at 10 a.m.  National Hiking Day, also known as Take a Hike Day, encourages people to get outdoors, enjoy nature, and explore local trails. A guided hike is scheduled for […]

Baker & Taylor, one of the nation's oldest and largest library vendors, has announced that it will cease operations later this year, bringing an end to more than a century of service supplying books and digital content to libraries across the country. For decades, Baker & Taylor has been a primary source of print books, DVD's, and digital materials for the libraries.  The company's closure marks a significant change in […]

Kerr County commissioners discussed a new study regarding flood impacts during their Monday morning Commissioners' Court meeting.  The Texas A&M University-led project is conducting a study to amplify local voices on the impacts of Fourth of July flooding, according to Dr. Garrett Hanson, a University spokesperson. The purpose is to understand the different experiences of those who were there on July 4 and everything that followed, Hanson said.  Percentages will […]

New details emerge following a Monday afternoon crash on Interstate 10 that killed a woman and two children.  Texas Department of Public Safety officials said the deadly accident happened just before 3:30 p.m. on the westbound lanes of I-10 near Mile Marker 524 in Kendall County. Officials said a 2013 GMC Sierra was stopped at the stoplight when a 2018 Cascadia tractor trailer crashed into the vehicle from behind. The […]

The City of Kerrville and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA) are partnering to host a large-scale volunteer cleanup of the Kerrville River Trail on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.  The event will focus on revitalizing the section of the trail and river system stretching from Tranquility Island to Kerrville-Schreiner Park, including the area from G Street to Schreiner University. Approximately 200 volunteers are needed to […]

Texas residents and visitors can enjoy free admission to a state park on Nov. 2 in celebration of Texas State Parks Day, according to a news release.  The state parks are spread across nearly every region of Texas, offering a variety of outdoor activities. The release states that visitors can take part in wildlife watching, hiking, biking, swimming, paddle boarding and park programs among day-use activities.  "We hope that Texas […]