Local News

Kerr County Animal Services has confirmed the county's 14th case of rabies this year.  KCAS was called on Sunday, August 11, with a report of a sick kitten that had bit a property owner in the 3000 block of TX-27 (Memorial Boulevard).  Officers collected the specimen and sent it to the lab the same day for testing. KCAS received the lab results on Wednesday, August 14.  "My office received the […]

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Monday his office has opened an investigation into CenterPoint Energy, claiming its conduct during Hurricane Beryl may have violated Texas law.  Officials said the investigation will look into allegations of fraud, waste, and improper use of taxpayer-provided funds.  "If the investigation uncovers unlawful activity, that activity will be met with the full force of the law," Paxton said in a statement. The attorney general's […]

The Kerrville Police Department has concluded the Operation Slowdown initiative in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, which ran from July 19 through August 7.  The goal of the initiative was to deter speeding and speeding accidents in Kerrville and to help drivers become more aware of their driving habits. In total, KPD conducted 275 traffic stops, issued 85 citations for speeding, 93 warnings for speeding, and 37 citations […]

The Gillespie County Fair & Festivals Association will recognize 75 years of Fair Queen and Courts with displays, special recognition and a display in the Exhibition Hall during the August 22-25 fair.  Organizers are currently seeking historical dresses, photos and additional information. Applications for 2025 Gillespie County Fair Association Queens Court are due by Wednesday, August 14.  Applicants must be a sophomore, junior or senior girl enrolled in a high […]

The Llano unit of the Hill Country League of Women Voters is hosting a celebration for Women's Equality Day on Monday, August 26, from 5-7 p.m. at The Falls, 301 Bessemer in Llano.  The event will honor Women Business Owners. 2024 is the 104th anniversary of the signing of the 19th Amendment into law.  In 1973, Congress designated August 26 as Women's Equality Day to commemorate the certification of the […]

The Fredericksburg Independent School District is hosting several back to school events this week beginning Monday, August 5, with the high school's registration scheduled from 1-4 p.m. Fredericksburg Middle School registration will be held on Tuesday, August 6, from 8 a.m. to noon, or 1-4 p.m. Stonewall Elementary School's back-to-school night is Wednesday, August 7, from 5-7 p.m. Fredericksburg Elementary School will be hosting its 'meet-the-teacher' on Friday, August 9, […]

Kerr County homeowners, business owners and agricultural operators who experienced loss or damages from the heavy rains on July 23 are asked to report it to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.  "So far, we've only had 42 entries into the online iSTAT (Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool)," said Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas.  "If you had damages and have not already reported them, we ask you […]

The Kerr County Sheriff's Office, acting with numerous other state and local agencies, completed a multi-day operation to interdict individuals soliciting prostitution and attempting sex crimes against minors, according to a press release.  During this operation, investigators communicated with dozens of individuals across the region who were said to be actively seeking prostitutes, with some of the arrangements including minors. KCSO confirms that twenty suspects were arrested in the operation […]

The Texas Rangers Heritage Center is hosting a two-day history symposium August 2-3, featuring five writers and a former prison inmate who will be discussing outlaws, standoffs and lawmen.  The event is scheduled to take place at the center, 1618 E. Main Street. Tickets are $20 and include lunch and parking.  The deadline to order tickets is Thursday, August 1.  Tickets are $25 at the door. For more information, call […]