Local News

The San Antonio Zoo has earned global recognition after Conde Nast Traveler named it one of the best zoos in the world.  According to a news release, Conde Nast Traveler highlights zoos worldwide that make an impact beyond their gates through conservation, restoration and fieldwork. The release states the San Antonio Zoo is specifically recognized for its local and global conservation efforts, including the Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project and […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Customs recently teamed up to help fight the New World screwworm using drones.  Officials say they will be using heat-sensing drones to detect infected animals on the border as well as track cartel smugglers who have been known to bring cattle illegally across the border. Additionally, the Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for more medications that can prevent and […]

The City of Boerne is hoping to show why it's the merriest Christmas town in the country.  The city is a finalist in the Hallmark Channel's Merriest Christmas Town contest, giving the Lone Star State an opportunity to bring home the holiday title. Every year, Boerne transforms into a holiday destination during the Christmas season, with its historic downtown lined with twinkling lights, decorated storefronts and festive events.  The town's […]

The City of Boerne's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget was presented to City Council during its Tuesday, Aug. 11 budget workshop, marking the culmination of months of planning and financial analysis by City staff, according to the city's website.  At $163.9 million, the proposed budget will reduce spending by 7.7 percent from the current FY 2026 amended budget. The proposed budget reflects the City's continued commitment to maintaining high-quality municipal […]

Kerr County officials have issued an important notice regarding a change of location for Monday's, August 17, Kerr County Grand Jury.  Those called for the 216th Kerr County Grand Jury should not report to the Kerr County Courthouse.  It is closed temporarily due to flooding damage on its lower level. Individuals expected to report on Monday should appear at the Kerrville Municipal Court, 365 Clearwater Paseo, in Kerrville, at 8:30 […]

An 18-year-old woman was wounded in a shooting Friday night after several rounds were fired toward a residence and people in the yard, according to the Kerrville Police Department.  Police officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 300 block of West Schreiner Street at about 9:42 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, according to officials. An initial investigation found that a vehicle drove past the residence […]

The City of Kerrville and Kerrville Police Department are clarifying what technology the department uses - and what it doesn't.  KPD said Friday it does not own or operate Flock-brand license plate reader cameras, despite recent public discussion surrounding the technology.  The department says they have used automated license plate readers since 2012 and that fixed cameras have been in use since late 2023. KPD said it currently operates eight […]

The latest Texas Education Agency state ratings were released Friday morning prior to Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath's news conference at New Braunfels ISD's Oak Run Middle School, scheduled for 10 a.m.  The ratings are intended to measure how districts and campuses are performing across three areas: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps.  Those categories look at factors such as academic outcomes, year-to-year growth and how well schools […]