Gov. Greg Abbott promises to ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations across Texas during 2021
Twenty-eight coronavirus vaccination hubs will receive most of the state's next shipment of COVID-19 vaccines this week, with 158,825 doses shipping to providers able to manage large-scale efforts as more doses arrive in the state.
Energy Prices and Demand Likely to Rise in 2021
After a tough year, the energy industry looks to rebound in 2021. Which means rising gas prices due to demand.
Non-profit to collect Valentines for veterans and forward-deployed
Soldier’s Angels, a national non-profit organization, is continuing its annual tradition of collecting Valentine’s Day cards to send to veterans in VA hospitals and to those who are forward deployed. But this year they are asking volunteers to include a financial donation of $1 to their cards.
Weather delays start of Fredericksburg community COVID-19 testing Monday, Jan. 11
Up to 600 tests can be given daily in new week-long public testing format throughout Fredericksburg
Donald Trump visiting Texas’ Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday as his administration rushes to award more border wall contracts
The president's visit comes a week after Department of Homeland Security officials touted the “historic” completion of 450 miles of border fencing during his administration.
Nolasco reorganizing Uvalde county sheriff’s office
By Julye Keeble at the Uvalde Leader-News, Jan. 10, 2021 Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco, who took office Jan. 1, is restructuring the sheriff’s office in hopes of providing more coverage as the county deals with a rash of car chases related to human smuggling in addition to all law enforcement duties. “I had to […]
Kerrville leaders announce plan for COVID-19 call center
A call center will be up and running in the next week or so to allow people to preregister for a vaccine once a sufficient stock is available, announced county emergency management coordinator William “Dub” Thomas on Thursday.
Local favorites return to Cailloux Theater stage, others planned
Hill Country favorites the Symphony of the Hills and the New Buddy Holly Band are planning to bring their special brand of entertainment to the stage of the Cailloux Theater soon.
