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Texans with criminal past face increasingly limited housing. Homeless advocates say new rule may leave them with fewer choices.
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is proposing that people with certain criminal convictions be temporarily or permanently blocked from living in tax-supported developments that provide support services.
99-year-old Kerrville local pens epic memoir
By Bonnie Arnold at the Hill Country Community Journal, October 16, 2020 When a local senior citizen wished for a hot air balloon ride for her 99th birthday and got her celebratory ride in late August, it was one more indication of the spirit of the Kerrville resident at “little Brookdale.” Also, “The Door Closed
Uvalde Mask Mandate Lifted
By the City of Uvalde, October 14, 2020 Effective Monday, October 12, the City and County of Uvalde has met the criteria to rescind the State of Texas mandatory mask mandate, therefore, the mandate is no longer in effect. However, individual businesses that choose to exercise their right to keep mask requirements in place will
Several area bars are allowed to open today
Texas Governor Greg Abbott had issued an executive order a week ago on Oct. 7 that paved the way for bars and similar establishments throughout the state in low hospitalization areas to be opened to 50 percent capacity starting Oct. 14 at the discretionary authority of county officials.
Rabies case with a fox in Bandera
By Sheriff Daniel R. Butts at the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office, October 14, 2020 On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, the Bandera Sheriff’s Office, was notified of a fox that tested positive for the rabies virus. The incident took place in the 200 block of Green Valley Dr., located in Pipe Creek, TX. Area residents are
Bandera Pumpkin Patches celebrate Autumn’s beauty
By Tracy Thayer for the Bandera Bulletin, October 14, 2020 Nothing says “fall has arrived” like a visit to The Great Hill Country Pumpkin Patch in Medina or the Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch in Pipe Creek. The Great Hill Country celebration opened on Saturday, Oct. 10, to eager kids, parents, and grandparents streaming in from
Bexar County Hazmat teams respond to Hunt chlorine leak
Bexar County hazmat teams, representing multiple fire departments, responded to a home on Cave Springs Drive in Hunt after a chlorine leak was reported Tuesday morning.
Texas DPS launches “Keep ‘Em Safe” Gun Safety Campaign
The DPS has launched the “Keep ’Em Safe Texas” campaign to prevent accidents, protect kids and keep guns out of the hands of criminals.
Kerrville proves to be generous to candidates left and right
Through the first eight months of the year, Kerrville residents donated money through the two primary sources of Democrat and Republican conduits for contributions — Act Blue and Win Red.
Teachers demanding schools be safe before they return
As more students return to classrooms, school districts need teachers to show up as well. But many are reluctant, arguing that not enough is being done to keep faculty and students safe.
Early voting period begins Tuesday in Uvalde County
By Juyle Keeble at Uvalde Leader-News, October 11, 2020 Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election, in which the new Uvalde County Sheriff and other local candidates, as well as the president of the United States, will be elected starts Tuesday. Monday is a federal holiday, Columbus Day. Early voting will be conducted from
5 Bandera Texas ranches perfect for channeling your inner cowboy
By Darla Guillen Gilthorpe at Chron, October 9, 2020 Bandera, Texas: just call it the dude-ranch capital of the state. And for that matter, of the nation. Nestled into the Edwards Plateau, this small central Texas town may have a tiny population, but it regularly welcomes numerous tourists for its wealth of cozy, countrified resorts.
