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More than a dozen people have been arrested as a result of "Operation: Blank Check" in Medina County, the district attorney says.  In total, authorities arrested 20 men and women charging them with engaging in organized criminal activity.  Law enforcement is still tasked with arresting eight more individuals who were indicated by a grand jury in Hondo on August 17. The alleged activity involved a mail theft, fraud and forgery […]

The Gillespie County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 49-year-old man accused of raping a 16-year-old girl he met through work -a case Sheriff Chris Ayala calls a warning for parents to stay aware of their children's workplaces and schedules.  The suspect, identified as Jose Garcia-Flores, was reportedly in a leadership role at the same place of employment as the victim.  He was taken into custody on Oct. 10 and is […]

The City of Kerrville is inviting residents to participate in an online public survey that will help shape the future of Louise Hays Park and Lehmann-Monroe Park as the city enters the concept and design phase of planned renovations.  The survey is intended to gather public input on how these parks can best serve the community and visitors for generations to come.  The survey is available now at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pkreno. "This […]

City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to rev up their engines and join the fun at the sixth annual "Kerrville Cruise-In Car Show" happening Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kerrville Sports Complex (baseball/softball side), 111 Home Run Dr.  Car enthusiasts and families alike are encouraged to come out and enjoy a relaxed evening filled with vintage vehicles, live music and […]

From state constitutional amendments to school district propositions, voters across Texas will be deciding on important races on the November 2025 ballot.  Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 31.  Thursday, Oct. 23, is the last day to apply to vote by mail.  Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Every voter who shows up to the polls in Texas will get to vote on 17 proposed amendments […]

The Llano Police Department issued a warning after they say three overdose cases reported in the last month were linked to the synthetic drug nitazene.  LLano police say that each of the three overdose patients had to be flown out to be treated for the overdoses, and that the toxicology screens from each of the cases showed nitazene.  In each case, police say medics had to use more naloxone (Narcan) […]

Suspected human remains were found Friday evening in Bandera County, prompting an investigation, according to the Bandera County Sheriff's Office.  Bandera County deputies were dispatched to the location around 6 p.m. off of Wharton's Dock Road after receiving reports of suspected human remains. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed human remains were on the scene, the Bandera County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post.  The Bandera County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department invites community members to fill out a short survey to help choose movies for the 2026 "Movies in the Park" and "Dive-In" series.  Your input will help the city continue its popular movie series. The following movies have been pre-selected, but the selection allows you to write in your own suggestions: ~Lilo & Stitch (PG) - 2025 ~A Minecraft Movie (PG) -2024 ~Sonic 3 […]

Certain rice products are being voluntarily recalled due to an injury risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  The rice products were sold at H-E-B, Target, Amazon and other retailers from August to September 2025. Ben's Original is pulling its Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown and Long Grain and Wild Ready Rice products because they may contain small stones, which could pose a risk of injury […]