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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
Texans with developmental disabilities in state homes still don’t have visitors, parents worried
Across Texas, families with loved ones in state supported living centers are desperate for in-person visits after months have ticked by with coronavirus restrictions in place.
Texas universities blame off-campus parties for rising COVID-19 cases
Schools, desperate to keep their doors open but worried about health risks to their students, are being put in the uncomfortable position of having to govern young adult behavior that is mostly happening off university property.
UPD: $40K recovered from scam
By Julye Keeble at The Uvalde Leader-News, August 30, 2020 The Uvalde Police Department has recovered $40,000 of $50,000 that scammers solicited from an elderly city resident, and UPD public information officer Jessica Zamora says the money will be returned to the victim once the investigation concludes. The rest of the cash has not been
Medina cross country run ‘huge success’
By Chuck McCollough at Bandera Bulletin, September 2, 2020 Medina Independent School District Athletic Director Cully Doyle was a very busy man as he and his coaches helped the Medina Cross Country Meet proceed smoothly on Saturday, Aug. 29. Medina Independent School District Athletic Director Cully Doyle was a very busy man as he and
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
Blood donors eligible for free antibody testing next week
By Uvalde Leader-News Staff, September 3, 2020 In response to an urgent need to bolster a low blood supply, Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College in Uvalde will host a blood drive on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center will have donation stations at
Kerr County moves one step closer to new public defender’s office
By Sean Beatura at Kerrville Daily Times, September 3, 2020 As officials expected, Kerr County and four other counties were awarded a $2.5 million grant to create a new public defender’s office that could bring as many as 21 jobs to downtown Kerrville. The Kerr County Commissioners Court recently voted to purchase a building downtown for
Uvalde Coyotes host the Warhorses Friday night
By Jerel Beaty at The Devine News, September 2, 2020 The Uvalde Coyotes are coming off an impressive 52-14 mauling of the Carrizo Springs Wildcats last Friday night in each team’s season opener. The Coyotes rushed out to a 31-point lead through the first half and never looked back. Uvalde’s 504 yards total offense led them
Kerrville Fire Chief Dannie Smith announces retirement
By Kerrville Daily Times Staff, September 2, 2020 After more than six years on the job, Kerrville Fire Department Chief Dannie Smith will retire from his post on Jan. 1, 2021. Smith has served as KFD’s chief since 2014. “This is how he wanted it,” said City Manager Mark McDaniel. “The Chief has been
