Local News

A forecast of increasing confidence for ice accumulation in the area resulting in roadways too dangerous for travel has prompted Kerr County to announce that its offices will be closed Tuesday, January 31.  "This afternoon, the latest report from the National Weather Service's Austin/San Antonio regional office tells us that a significant icing event will cover us in ice from multiple rounds of freezing rain and drizzle over the next […]

A teacher employed with the Boerne Independent School District has resigned from her position after being accused of having inappropriate communication with students, according to a press release from Champion High School.  The district said the children's safety is their priority and an internal investigation is underway. The school district said they were notified late Friday that a CHS teacher was having an "inappropriate relationship" with a student.  When confronted […]

Kerr County officials are asking for citizens interested in helping with local elections to consider becoming a Kerr County Volunteer Deputy Registrar.  According to Bob Reeves, Kerr County Tax Assessor/Collector, "VDR's are helpful to the local elections department with assistance in the handing out and intake of voter registration cards, making sure the cards are filled out correctly, and helping them be submitted in a timely manner." Interested individuals must […]

If you can answer 'yes' to being "calm under pressure," then Kerr County's Community Response Team (CERT) could use you as a member, according to Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas.  More information about CERT will be made available during a recruiting event at the Kerr County Sheriff's Office Training Room, January 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. CERT squad members are often the first to arrive and provide assistance to […]

The City of Fredericksburg has officially kicked off two construction projects including Phase II of Marktplatz renovations, which includes the installation of the construction fencing.   City officials say that Phase II is expected to take approximately ten months to complete.  In addition to the fencing, the project includes construction of restrooms and a multi-purpose room on the northwest corner of the square.  Estimates for the entirety of the construction are […]

The Kerrville Public Utility Board has announced they are now accepting 2023 scholarship applications for eligible students seeking assistance for higher education.   KPUB will be awarding two full-time undergraduate scholarships amounting to $1,500 per year for a total of up to $6,000. KPUB is also awarding two $1,000 per year renewable scholarships, totaling up to $2,000 exclusively for trade school or technical students. Students interested in applying can visit KPUB's website or […]

The Kerrville Police Department arrested a robbery suspect after receiving a 911 call from a convenience store located in the 3300 block of Memorial Boulevard at approximately 6:11 a.m. on Monday, January 9.  According to a press release, an employee reported a male suspect wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, sunglasses, gloves and a surgical mask who entered the store's office, pushed an employee and stole money that was being inventoried […]

KFD still seeking donations for matching grant The Kerrville Fire Department is still seeking donations to support an important need: a six-wheel, all-terrain vehicle.  Currently, the department has been using a golf cart, outfitted for emergency situations, when needed.  Due to its limitations, it can only be used effectively along the Kerrville River Trail. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is matching all donations up to $30,000.  KFD […]

Precinct 3 Gillespie County Commissioner Dennis Neffendorf has announced that the 4300 block of Morris Ranch Road will be closed to through traffic beginning January 9, for a bridge culvert replacement.  The project is estimated to last approximately 45 days. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes to travel between White Oak Road and Texas 16 South and are encouraged to plan ahead for any necessary travel on Morris Ranch […]