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A man once associated with the Mexican Mafia accused of 6th DWI, jailed for 24th time in Kerrville
A 52-year-old Kerrville man who’s served prison sentences for DWI and organized crime was jailed for the 24th time in Kerr County since 1990.
CHDI receives $46,479 grant for pandemic response
Community Health Development Inc. has received a $46,479 grant from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s pandemic response fund, “Hill Country Strong.”
Kerrville Farmers Market set for an open-air return on Oct. 2
Kayte Graham, who runs the market, has been keeping the popular market alive through curbside pickup service at Pint and Plow during the coronavirus pandemic, but earlier this week, she happily announced that the open-air market would return on Oct. 2 at the Schreiner Mansion on Water Street, near the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library.
Face Mask Mandate Lifted in Kerr County, but still encouraged
The Kerr County application for exemption from Gov. Greg Abbott's mask mandate was approved.
Kerr County to end recycling service
By Sean Batura at Kerrville Daily Times, September 16, 2020 County officials opted to discontinue recycling services beginning next month, saying they’ll save as much as $30,000 a year by doing so. This unanimous decision by the Kerr County Commissioners Court followed discussion in which county staff presented photos indicating people have been dumping trash
Kelly asks governor to exempt Kerr County from mask order
Faced with a low number of confirmed COVID-19 infections and large-scale, public disregard for the governor’s face-covering order, County Judge Rob Kelly asked the governor’s office to exempt Kerr County from the order.
Kerrville Pets Alive helps out animals displaced by Hurricane Laura
Kerrville Pets Alive, a local nonprofit organization that serves as an advocate for Kerr County animals, teamed up with Beaumont Pets Alive this week to save animals that were rescued from Hurricane Laura in East Texas and Louisiana.
No new cases in Kerr County for 2nd consecutive day
In Kerr County, Peterson Health reported no new cases for a second consecutive day, and no one is currently hospitalized at Peterson Regional Medical Center.
Kerr County Former Judicial Leader, Spencer W. Brown
A key figure in Kerr County’s judicial system who was instrumental in its growth in the past half century – Judge Spencer W. Brown – has passed away. Brown retired from the bench at the end of 2014, but not before serving as the judge for the County Court at Law for 24 years. Prior
FLASH FLOOD WATCH in effect until 1:00 P.M. Thursday
By Cary Burgess at Kerrville Daily Times, September 9, 2020 A FLASH FLOOD WATCH has been posted for the entire Hill Country until 1:00 p.m. Thursday. A strong cold front will combine with a powerful low pressure system to produce periods of intense rainfall across the Hill Country Wednesday and Wednesday night. Additional rainfall totals
Tank, a one-eyed blue pitbull, stolen from Fredericksburg SPCA
Fredericksburg Police are investigating a burglary at the Hill Country SPCA that resulted in an abused pitbull being taken from the facility.
KPD arrests two on deadly weapon assault charges
By Hill Country Community Journal staff, September 3, 2020 A 36-year-old Kerrville man is facing multiple assault charges and resisting arrest following an Aug. 24 incident involving Kerrville Police Department officers, while a second suspect was also arrested on a weapon-related assault charge in an unreleated incident. According to KPD Sgt. Jonathan Lamb, public information
