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The City of Fredericksburg is kicking off its July 4th weekend beginning with the VFW Auxiliary's Kiddie Parade set for 8:30 a.m. this Friday, July 4, at Marktplatz.  The Fredericksburg Community Fourth of July Parade begins at 10 a.m. Friday along Main Street. The City of Fredericksburg's annual fireworks show starts about 9:30 p.m. Friday night.  The display launches from the golf course at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. The […]

The City of Kerrville municipal offices, the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, and the city secretary's office will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of the July 4th Independence Day holiday.  Anyone needing assistance can email City Secretary Shelley McElhannon at shelley.mcelhannon@kerrvilletx.gov. The library will resume regular business hours on Saturday, July 5.  Municipal offices will resume regular business hours on Monday, July 7. City parks and the Parks and Recreation […]

A Kerrville man was indicted and found guilty by the 216th Judicial District Court of Kerr County of knowingly or recklessly torturing or in a cruel manner causing bodily injury to an animal, a federal offense.  Justin Blake Carrion, 29, of Kerrville, was released after paying on the $10,000 bond. The Kerrville Police Dept. arrested Carrion on July 3, 2024 following reports he tied up his dog by its neck […]

"Kerrville's Fourth on the River" celebration, presented by Arcadia Live, will return to Louise Hays Park, located at 202 Thompson Dr., on Friday, July 4.  The free event promises an evening filled with entertainment, food, and patriotic festivities for the entire community, capped off with a spectacular fireworks display.  Admission is free and open to the public.  The entertainment lineup is as follows: ~3:15 p.m.-Los Juanas ~5:15 p.m.-Jamie Lin Wilson […]

Boerne Middle School North announced on Monday that Garrett Carr was selected as the new BMSN principal.  He is set to start the new position on July 21. Carr joined Boerne ISD in 2022 and has been Assistant Principal at BMSN since 2023. "BMSN has a proud legacy to uphold, and Mr. Carr is the right leader to guide the campus into the future," Superintendent Kristin Craft said in a […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is offering everyone an opportunity to grab their camping gear and experience the great outdoors with 50 percent off all new tent site bookings from July 1 to July 8 in Kerrville-Schreiner Park, 2385 Bandera Highway.  When booking your stay, be sure to mention KSPTENT25 to activate the offer with the staff. All tent sites include a picnic table, a campfire pit […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.  House Bill 1481 requires public school districts or open-enrollment charter school to adopt and implement policies prohibiting students from using a "personal communication device" in the course of school hours. The list of banned personal communication devices includes cell phones, tablets, smart watches, radio devices, paging devices or any other electronic devices […]

The Dietert Center, located at 451 Guadalupe Street in Kerrville, is offering free scam awareness seminars this week. On Tuesday, June 24, the Dietert Center is hosting an Elder Fraud/Exploitation Seminar from 10-11:30 a.m.  This seminar shares a unique perspective presented by Texas Partners Bank.  Attendees will hear from bankers regarding their thoughts on how to differentiate between a legitimate bank fraud alert and/or a scam. A Scam Awareness Presentation […]

Fredericksburg Theater Company's production of 'Shrek the Musical' continues through next weekend at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 U.S. 87 South.  Performances Friday and Saturday begin at 7:30 p.m. while Sunday's matinee starts at 2 p.m. According to theater-goer Lindy Segall, "The brilliant casting, musical direction and choreography blend beautifully, while costuming, scenic design, lighting and sound production together rival shows I've enjoyed in big city, uber-high dollar venues."  […]