Local News

Early Voting by public appearance for the May 7 elections begins Monday, April 25 with separate elections for the city council and Fredericksburg Independent School District  Board Trustees.  The final day for Early Voting by personal appearance is May 3rd. Early Voting for the city election will be conducted at the Girl Scout Cabin, 202 West Austin Street.  Early Voting for the school board will be held at the Gillespie […]

The Kerr County Historical Commission has released several upcoming program event dates, including a Summer History Camp for children who have completed third and fourth grades.  The camp dates are Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Union Church Building, 101 Travis Street in Kerrville. Each day campers will celebrate a different theme and the cost is $50 per child.  For additional information call […]

The Kerrville Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is gearing up for a busy week with several upcoming community events including Wednesday's Movie Chat! This program is similar in format to the library's book clubs but with the movie being the main focus. The movie, "Dark Waters", is available to be checked out or watched independently, and the event itself is scheduled for April 20, at 3:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. […]

Drug Take-Back at Kerrville PD.  On Saturday, from 10 AM to 2 PM, KPD will be joining forces with the Drug Enforcement Administration, providing a safe venue for persons to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications.  Citizens can take their unused meds to the Kerrville Police Dept. located at 429 Sidney Baker.  This is a drive-through process.  Intra-venous solutions, medications delivered by injection, and syringes will […]

In Kerr County:  fire officials want to reiterate to everyone that they must please adhere to ongoing Burn Bans. Local fire departments have been quite busy lately:  the Center Point Volunteer Fire Dept. has responded to 6 burn ban violations in the past 2 weeks; Ingram VFD has been dispatched to 4 incidents in recent weeks. Please remember. the City of Kerrville Parks and Rec. has announced that no ash-producing […]

Gillespie County Commissioners approved the replat of Lot 10 in the Kristen's Hill subdivision near Harper at this week's regularly scheduled meeting. Some residents voiced some concerns over the increase in water wells and septic systems throughout the property. However, commissioners stated that "We don't have a lot of leeway when it comes to granting or denying these types of applications as long as they comply with the state's regulations […]

In Gillespie County:  a number of local businesses and government offices will be closed for Good Friday, including:  City of Fredericksburg offices and county offices.  However, City Hall will be open on Monday. Trash collection will remain on regular schedule and the United States Postal Service will be conducting business, as well. All federal government offices remain open on Good Friday. Fredericksburg ISD, Harper ISD and St. Mary's Catholic School, Ambleside […]

The Stonewall Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to host a "meet-and-greet" with the Fredericksburg School Board candidates Tuesday, April 12, at 6 p.m. at the Stonewall Chamber, 250 Peach Street. All six candidates are expected to be in attendance along with the PAC School Bond Board and members of the FISD Education Foundation. FISD candidates will be available to field questions, address the upcoming bond and light refreshments will be […]

The City of Kerrville municipal offices will be closed Friday, April 15, in observance of Good Friday and the Easter holiday. Additionally, the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will be closed April 15-17, and will resume regular business hours on Monday, April 18. The city's secretary's office will be closed Friday, April 15.  Individuals needing assistance can email City Secretary Shelley McElhannon at shelley.mcelhannon@kerrvilletx.gov. The Parks and Recreation Department Office located at Kerrville-Schreiner Park, […]