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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.
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.
Texas Pecan Growers Association Releases 3rd Annual Holiday Pecan Trail Map for the 2020 Season
The Texas Pecan Growers Association would like to assist Texans in finding farm-fresh pecans this season by providing a Trail Map identifying many specialty retail stores selling pecans.
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.
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.
A return to football and relief for Baylor and Texas
By Jim Vertuno as AP Sports Writer at Kerrville Daily Times, October 22, 2020 AUSTIN — Texas’ Tom Herman and Baylor’s Dave Aranda are old friends and college teammates who will meet for the first time Saturday as opposing head coaches. For both, just getting on the field will be somewhat of a relief. As
State waiver for Vehicle Registration still in effect
Uvalde Police Department officers wrote 166 tickets, which are all expected to be dismissed
