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In the aftermath of the Hill Country flooding in July, City of Fredericksburg officials want to remind all city and county residents and property owners they can sign up for its CivicPlus Mass Notification System - a text-or-email based emergency alert system to keep the public informed. Severe weather warnings and emergency alerts can be sent to a user's preferred device.  To subscribe, text FBGTX to 38276.  A mobile app, […]

During a City of Boerne Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Sept. 8, residents continued voicing their concerns about the planned Buc-ee's development in Boerne.  At the heart of the latest controversy is a 5.155-acre parcel of land adjacent to the main Buc-ee's site at 33375 Interstate 10 West.  Buc-ee's plans to use the tract for expanded employee parking - but the land's zoning status was left in limbo after […]

The Medina County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying an arson suspect.  Officials shared a video of a person setting a ditch on fire at the beginning of September on the Medina County Crime Stoppers Facebook page. The fire was along a major road in Dhanis right beside a railroad track.  In the video, the suspect can be seen setting the fire, then sprinting to his […]

Kerr County Commissioners' convened on Monday to address several agenda items. Commissioners approved the new "no new revenue" budget rate of 40.24 cents per $100 of property value.  A nearly 5% decrease from the current rate.  Several commissioners said they were not fond of the budget but had to get it done.  The fiscal year begins on Oct. 1.  Next year's budget is about $11 million short but to cover […]

A federally operated disaster recovery center that has been operating out of the Hill Country Youth Event Center at 3785 Memorial Blvd. since August will be closing at 5 p.m. Thursday.  The FEMA service center operating out of Hunt will remain open for families affected by the July 4 flooding to get in-person resources and submit their information for federal assistance. FEMA will remain in operation at the LJ Vineyards […]

Starting Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting float entries for the 24th annual Holiday Lighted Parade.  This favorite holiday tradition will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, at approximately 6 p.m. in Downtown Kerrville. Registration information and parade rules can be found online at www.kerrvilletx.gov/1344/Holiday-Lighted-Parade.  All float entries are to be submitted online, with payment required at registration.  Participants should carefully review the rules […]

Mattress Mac from Houston, with support from the United Cajun Navy, is giving away 500 mattresses to Kerr County residents from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 at City West Church, 3139 Junction Hwy., in Ingram.  All first responders and volunteers that assisted during the flood are also welcome to receive a mattress. Recipients are reminded to bring a truck or trailer to the event to load […]

A man was arrested on multiple charges following a string of vehicle thefts, the Kerr County Sheriff's Office said.  Marcus Taylor, 34, was arrested on charges related to theft, burglary, evading arrest and possession of a controlled substance, according to the KCSO. KCSO received multiple reports of stolen utility task vehicles (UTV's), trailers and vehicles from Aug. 23 to Aug. 27.  Taylor was identified as a person of interest and […]

The Texas Workforce Commission has extended the deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance applications after receiving federal approval, according to a news release.  Those seeking unemployment assistance will now have until Sept. 29 to submit applications. Workers or self-employed people who are unable to work due to damage from severe storms may be eligible for benefits in the following counties: ~Burnet ~Guadalupe ~Kerr ~Kimble ~McCulloch ~Menard ~San Saba ~Tom Green ~Travis […]