Local News

On Monday, March 2, the Kerr County Commissioners' Court was notified of the passing of Kerr County Engineer Charli Hastings, P.E., CFM.  County officials have issued a statement saying how much his loss is felt by the entire family of Kerr County employees and throughout the entire community as the area continues to heal and rebuild from last summer's devastating flood. Charlie dedicated decades to public service, the last 12 […]

A major crash involving a fatality has shut down part of US Highway 87 North in Fredericksburg.  Fredericksburg Fire/EMS confirmed crews are on scene at US 87 North and Cherry Mountain Loop responding to the crash. Northbound lanes are currently reduced to one lane, while southbound US 87 remains open.  Drivers are being asked to slow down and use extreme caution as emergency personnel continue working the scene.    Authorities […]

Since 2020, Kerrville Pets Alive! has operated a year-round free pet food pantry for Kerr County residents facing financial hardship.  The nonprofit organization's goal is to help families facing financial hardship feed their pets so those animals never have to enter the shelter system. "Since the July flood, we have been inundated with new visitors, and recently added 200 residents through an application process," said Executive Director Karen Guerriero.  "We […]

On Thursday, March 5th from 5:30-7:30 pm, Dietert Center will host "Soup's On," a casual soup dinner supporting Meals on Wheels in Kerr County.  A highlight of the evening will be a silent auction featuring handcrafted items donated by the Hill Country Wood Turners. For a third year, the Hill Country Wood Turners is donating several pieces to auction off in support of the Meals on Wheels programs.  In January, […]

As of 7:57 p.m. Wednesday night, 1,160 acres was 100% contained by the Texas A&M Forest Service and Gillespie County fire departments. The Nebo Mountain Fire started Tuesday at 2:17 p.m. near Exxon Road, five miles north of Willow City.  There have been no reported evacuations ordered or structures lost, according to a city spokesman. Updates can be found on the Fredericksburg Fire/EMS social media pages.

Early voting is underway for the March 3, 2026 primary elections.  Voters will choose which candidates will represent the Democratic and Republican parties on the ballot in the November general election.  Early voting continues through Friday, February 27.  Election Day is Tuesday, March 3. After 7 days of early voting, more than 1.2 million votes have been cast statewide, which is a turnout of 6.75%.  Of that number, 52.9% have […]

The pretrial in the shooting death of "King of the Hill" actor Jonathan Joss began in a Bexar County courtroom on Tuesday.  Joss was shot in June 2025 outside what was left of his burned down home on Dorsey Street on the city's South Side. Joss is well known for voicing John Redcorn on King of the Hill and playing Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation. Investigators say an […]

Millions of Texas voters are expected to vote in the March 3 primary elections.  Voters will choose which candidates will represent the Democratic and Republican parties on the ballot in November's general election. Early voting runs from Tuesday, Feb. 17, through Friday, Feb. 27.  Election Day is Tuesday, March 3.  Texas is currently an open primary state, which means you don't have to be a registered Democrat or Republican to […]