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A new down payment assistance program has been announced for Kerr County residents affected by the deadly Fourth of July floods.  On Wednesday, the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, Connective and the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced the new program is funded by the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, the $4 million investment that is a part of the Foundation's larger $40 million commitment to help local […]

Whataburger is honoring veterans and active-duty military personnel with a special offer.  Starting Nov. 11, veterans and service members can enjoy a complimentary Taquito every Tuesday during breakfast hours at any Whataburger location through Dec. 30. The Taquito, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla and filled with scrambled eggs and a choice of sausage, bacon, or potato, can be claimed by showing a military or veterans ID or other proof […]

ByHeart Inc. has announced a full recall of all its Whole Nutrition Formula products due to concerns about potential contamination leading to infant botulism.  To date, the outbreak has affected 15 babies in 12 states, including Texas.  The formula is sold nationwide and online. The decision to expand the recall was made late Monday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) informed the company of two additional cases of […]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott honored the U.S. Marine Corps on its 250th birthday with a ceremony at the Texas Capitol Monday.  People gathered at the Capitol rotunda to sing the national anthem at the event and witness a reading of a reminder of the honorable service of the corps. Abbott was joined by USMC Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Dawsley, Marine Veteran Chuck Wright, the Texas Veterans Commission Secretary and more, per […]

The families of five campers and two counselors who died in the Fourth of July flooding at Camp Mystic have filed a lawsuit accusing the camp and its owners of gross negligence and reckless disregard for safety.  Filed in Travis County District Court, the lawsuit seeks accountability for what plaintiffs call an "entirely preventable tragedy" that claimed the lives of 27 campers and counselors, known collectively as "Heaven's 27." Camp […]

The City of Kerrville municipal offices and the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of the 2025 Veterans Day holiday.  The Parks and Recreation office located at Kerrville-Schreiner Park will remain open on Veterans Day.  Municipal offices and the library will resume regular business hours on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Additionally, the city secretary's office will be closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.  Should […]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced his reelection campaign for a fourth term in Houston Sunday evening, outlining a vision to keep Texas a conservative stronghold, according to a message shared by his team.  While speaking to a crowd of supporters, Abbott reflected on his personal journey and political career and framed his reelection bid as a fight to preserve Texas values. "Texas is not just another state.  It's our home.  […]

Heart O' the Hills for Girls has announced a new location and ownership after the loss of longtime director Jane Ragsdale, who died during the Fourth of July flooding on the Guadalupe River.  The camp suffered extensive damage from the floodwaters but was between sessions at the time, and no children were present. Ragsdale, 68, first attended as a camper in the 1970's before later serving as a counselor, co-owner, […]