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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department kicked off a year-long fish recovery and habitat survey in October on the Guadalupe, Llano, Nueces, Perdenales, and San Saba rivers four months after the July floods ripped through the Texas Hill Country.  Crews have been electrofishing and documenting species, sizes and habitat conditions. Early results show that many smaller tributaries are "relatively intact," with declines of under 30%, a sign that TPWD calls […]

The City of Fredericksburg's Fall Leaf Collection Program is now underway and will continue as needed throughout the fall and winter months.  The city offers this service twice a year, free of charge, to all residential garbage customers to encourage community beautification. During this program, residents are encouraged to gather leaves from their property and rake them to the street. For more information, visit FBGTX.org or contact City Hall at […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department wants to remind residents and visitors about the street closures for the 24th annual Holiday Lighted Parade on Saturday, November 22.  The parade procession will journey through Downtown Kerrville beginning at 6 p.m. On the day of the parade, downtown street parking on Earl Garrett Street and Water Street will be unavailable beginning at 11:30 a.m. due to the installation of temporary pedestrian safety […]

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 […]