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Governor Signals Repercussions Loom For Cities Where Police Budgets Have Been Cut
The governor has floated cutting off access to tax revenue and limiting cities’ annexation powers like Austin.
Kerrville ISD issues statement following former teacher indictment, arrest
Kerrville ISD was notified on January 23, 2021 that Aaron Chatagnier, a former Tivy High School teacher, was indicted by the 216th District Grand Jury and formally charged with two counts of improper relationship with a student and two counts of sexual assault.
Medina Electric Cooperative offering $1,000 scholarships
Medina Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for the 2021 scholarship program, which provides money to be used for continuing education during the 2021-2022 school year.
Kerrville Referee back on court after beating COVID-19
Thomas Frazier of Kerrville has been an officiating referee at multiple levels of basketball games for 20 years, starting with his on-court work in North Carolina.
Republicans and Democrats both want to repeal part of a digital content law, but experts say that will be extremely tough
Experts say the GOP's rhetoric about Section 230 of a 1996 communications law suggests a deep misunderstanding of how it works.
Joe Biden’s Presidential Pen Got An Early Workout As He Signed 17 Executive Orders On Inauguration Day
Before leaving office, former President Donald Trump also had a busy day, signing 143 pardons for associates and others accused or convicted of crimes.
Drag race expected to attract hundreds of Kerrville visitors
Flyin' Diesel Performance & Off Road Event to be held at the Kerrville Municipal Airport will include food/drink vendors
Brushfire claims 200 acres, structures saved by many VFDs
A coordinated effort led by Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department spared nearby residences and structures while a brush fire, fueled by high winds and dry conditions, scorched 200 acres of land in the 100 and 400 blocks of Fall Creek Road Thursday afternoon.
End of an Era in Fredericksburg
MacWitheys’ Das Garten Haus was one of few ‘full service’ B&Bs remaining, as these newly retired owners note market changing with the times
Suspect charged with DWI in an accident with Kerrville PD officer
A Kerrville Police Department (KPD) officer was injured when his vehicle was involved in a head-on accident reportedly caused by an intoxicated driver Saturday evening at approximately 10:00 PM
Low-income Texans struggle to find new doctors as state officials boot Planned Parenthood off Medicaid
The state's health commission gave Planned Parenthood's Medicaid patients until Feb. 3 to find new doctors. Experts say there are limited places low-income patients can go, in part because Texas already has a shortage of doctors who accept Medicaid due to the state’s low payment rates.
Armed citizen assists stabbing victim, detains suspect for Kerrville police
An unnamed citizen is being heralded for efforts in assisting a stabbing victim and holding a suspect at bay until police arrived.
