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Governor doesn’t acknowledge Joe Biden as president-elect, calls for vote-counting and recounts to continue
Abbott didn't raise any accusations of malfeasance in the election but said election winners "are certified by designated governmental bodies, not by media outlets."
KCVB President, CEO McIlvan to retire
After more than eight years on the job, Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau President/CEO Charlie McIlvain has announced his retirement, effective Jan. 15.
Preserving the charm of Fredericksburg
For 20 years, Jordan brought his quiet passion for developing the city in responsible way
Maloney was sworn in as Kerrville FD Chief
Kerrville Fire Department’s Eric Maloney has had a perpetual smile on his face since learning that he had been selected to promote to the top rank within the department
Democrats’ hopes of flipping Texas again fall short as Republicans dominate the state’s 2020 elections
This year proved another disappointment for Texas Democrats, who underperformed the high expectations they had set for themselves, particularly in a hotly contested battle for dominance in the Texas House.
Man Drives 1,200 Miles From LA To Texas To Vote After Not Receiving Mail-In Ballot
One Texas man working in Los Angeles didn’t get his absentee ballot in the mail this year, so he decided to vote in person.
Biden camp cancels multiple Texas events after a “Trump Train” surrounded a campaign bus
The highway skirmish came as Democrats close ground in a state that is polling competitively in the race for president. Recent polls indicate the presidential race in Texas between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden is tight, with some national prognosticators calling it a “toss-up.”
How Will Ex-Californians Affect the Election in Texas?
According to The Economist, nearly 250,000 Golden Staters made the sprint across the southwest and into Texas between 2006-2017.
More than 9 million Texans have cast ballots so far, surpassing the state’s total votes cast in 2016
Texas' population is growing, and it extended its early voting period this year due to the coronavirus. Experts are predicting the percent of registered voters who cast ballots this year will be higher than it has been for years.
For nearly 3 million disabled Texans, voting this year is even harder
Texas voters with disabilities have long faced challenges casting ballots in a state with spotty accommodations. The pandemic and record turnout have made it more difficult.
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.”
