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Texas bar owners and employees are on the brink of losing everything
Some bar owners are planning to reopen in defiance of the moratorium, a desperate attempt to generate income — and draw Gov. Greg Abbott’s attention.
Update: Kerrville girl, 8, hit in DWI crash while in bedroom has died
By Bob D’Angelo at Cox Media Group National Content Desk, August 20, 2020 KERRVILLE, Texas — An 8-year-old Texas girl who was struck when a pickup truck crashed into her bedroom two weeks ago has died from her injuries, authorities said Wednesday. Ariana Guido died Monday, according to Kerrville officials. Guido was critically injured just before
Aerospace manufacturer expanding operations to Kerrville
By Bonnie Arnold at Hill Country Community Journal, August 19, 2020 The City of Kerrville and economic development partners announced Aug.13 in a major press conference downtown that Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, based in North Dakota, is expanding its manufacture of electronic components for military and aerospace industries to Kerr County. Founders and majority shareholders Don
Peterson Health reports no COVID-19 hospitalizations in Kerr County for first time in weeks
By Kerrville Daily Times Staff, August 19, 2020 For the first time in several weeks, no one in Kerr County is hospitalized with coronavirus at Peterson Regional Medical Center. On top of that news, Peterson Health announced there was just one new case of the virus reported on Tuesday. For nearly a month, Peterson has
James “Jim” H. Hiler
James H. (Jim) Hiler, 92, investment and real estate broker, former cattleman and banker of Pearsall passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home in Bryan, Texas. He was a devoted husband and father and took great pride in his family. James was born at the Frio Town ranch home of his parents, Lee
Olympic Pool to stay open through Aug. 22
By Hill Country Community Journal, August 17, 2020 The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department announced that the operating season at the Olympic Pool will be extended to Saturday, Aug. 22. It was originally scheduled to close Aug. 14. “With the delay of the school start date, we wanted to be able to provide our community
Homicide investigation launched in death of 2-year-old
By Hill Country Community Journal, August 16, 2020 The Kerrville Police Department announced Friday afternoon that a homicide investigation has been launched into the death of 2-year-old Gideon Barideaux. According to Lt. Mary Krebs, KPD officers were dispatched to a residence located in the 3300 of Legion Dr on Aug. 5 at 8:55 p.m. at
Dühring resigns from Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce
By Julye Keeble at Uvalde-Leader News, August 16, 2020 Victoria Dühring has resigned as executive director of the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce after 3.5 years, and chamber directors are seeking applicants for the position. Those interested in applying may see the job listing and requirements on Indeed.com at tinyurl.com/y6gn3uv3. Dühring began her employment with the chamber on
John H. Harrell Sr.
By Uvalde-Leader News Staff, August 16, 2020 John H. Harrell Sr., 85, of Uvalde died on Aug. 11, 2020, at Main Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. Visitation will begin Wednesday at noon at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary, 220 S. Getty St. A funeral service will take place Thursday at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 301
Say “Goodbye” to Old Rock Church
By Nancy Ehlinger Saathoff at The Devine News, August 11, 2020 Seeing the Old Rock Church standing there in the morning sunlight, with the heavy equipment ready to take it down, was one of my saddest days as a community member in Devine. I did not want to go by the church before we headed out
Johnny R. Malke
By Uvalde Leader-News, August 13, 2020 Johnny Ray Malke passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, at his ranch at Reagan Wells, Texas, after a courageous fight with lymphoma. He was born on Dec. 7, 1956, in Nacogdoches, Texas, and grew up in Nederland, Texas with his uncle, Monroe Edgar Malke and wife, Maria
Rogelio “Roger” Colunga
By Pleasanton Express Staff, August 13, 2020 Rogelio “Roger” Colunga (March 3, 1939-July 28, 2020) was the oldest child of Ester Barrientes and Candalario Colunga in Hondo. Mrs. Colunga was a homemaker and Mr. Colunga was an electrician. His brothers and sisters were Ofelia Colunga Gonzales (deceased), Aniceto Colunga (deceased), Enemencio Colunga (deceased), Lorreta Colunga
