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South Texas rancher gets the surprise of his life
One South Texas rancher got the surprise of his life as he checked his game camera last week.
Kerrville Area Chamber names Midland man as new CEO
Barnett, who was chosen during a Tuesday meeting of the board, has more than 20 years of business and chamber experience and most recently served as the executive vice president of tourism and facilities at the Midland Chamber of Commerce for the past nine years.
Ask A Doctor: How Can My Family Celebrate Halloween Safely This Year?
A UT Health San Antonio physician answers listeners’ questions about their health during the coronavirus pandemic.
WhatsApp-Based Misinformation Campaigns Target Spanish-Speaking Voters
“If somebody who you know, like your cousin or your friend shares something with you, you tend to trust it more. … That sort of relational disinformation or misinformation is very hard to fight back.”
Texas hits record high for early voting turnout
Forty-six percent of registered voters in Texas had cast their ballots through Monday. In 2016, the percentage was 43.5% for the entire early voting period.
A week before the election, Texas National Guard prepares to deploy troops to cities
A spokesperson for the Guard said the deployment is not related to the election and troops would not be stationed at polling places. Mayors in two cities say they weren't advised of the deployment.
City of Kerrville names new KPD chief
After an extensive search and interview process, the City of Kerrville is pleased to announce that Chris McCall has been named the city’s new police chief.
New hospital facility taking shape in Uvalde
There has been a lot of activity at the construction site for the new Uvalde Memorial Hospital since July, when the final steel beam of the building’s frame was set into place.
Republicans hope willingness to resume door-knocking gives them an edge in election
Republicans say they have built a major advantage by resuming door-knocking more quickly and aggressively amid the coronavirus pandemic, while Democrats say they are being the more responsible party while reaching voters in other ways.
Thousands of Texan immigrants hope the courts or the election will save their protected status
The Trump administration ended Temporary Protective Status for immigrants from several countries, and the decision is now before the courts. Tens of thousands of TPS recipients live in Texas.
Utopia closes school, Uvalde logs new cases
There has been COVID-19 positivity affecting two area school districts this week, including Utopia and Uvalde, with each district enacting different containment protocols.
Free meals for students extended to Dec. 31 through Kerrville ISD
Parents and guardians of school-age children up to age 18 will be glad to know that starting Monday, Oct. 19, Kerrville ISD Child Nutrition is providing free meals to all students through the end of December.
