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Brushfire claims 200 acres, structures saved by many VFDs
A coordinated effort led by Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department spared nearby residences and structures while a brush fire, fueled by high winds and dry conditions, scorched 200 acres of land in the 100 and 400 blocks of Fall Creek Road Thursday afternoon.
Toxic substance or water supply? Lawmakers to weigh whether wastewater from oil fields could replenish the state’s aquifers
A recent EPA decision will allow Texas to regulate water discharges from oil drilling operations. Some lawmakers see a future water supply for the state in the decision, while environmental groups — and some scientists — warn it could be risky.
End of an Era in Fredericksburg
MacWitheys’ Das Garten Haus was one of few ‘full service’ B&Bs remaining, as these newly retired owners note market changing with the times
Suspect charged with DWI in an accident with Kerrville PD officer
A Kerrville Police Department (KPD) officer was injured when his vehicle was involved in a head-on accident reportedly caused by an intoxicated driver Saturday evening at approximately 10:00 PM
Low-income Texans struggle to find new doctors as state officials boot Planned Parenthood off Medicaid
The state's health commission gave Planned Parenthood's Medicaid patients until Feb. 3 to find new doctors. Experts say there are limited places low-income patients can go, in part because Texas already has a shortage of doctors who accept Medicaid due to the state’s low payment rates.
What We Can Learn From The 1954 Capitol Attack By Puerto Rican Nationalists
The group’s self-proclaimed leader, Lolita Lebrón, was prepared to die for Puerto Rico’s independence. She survived, and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Armed citizen assists stabbing victim, detains suspect for Kerrville police
An unnamed citizen is being heralded for efforts in assisting a stabbing victim and holding a suspect at bay until police arrived.
Uvalde Council butts heads with hotel rep over subdivision request
After a vehement discussion regarding a request to subdivide hotel/motel property located at 920 E. Main St., Uvalde City Council postponed decision on the issue, which was previously rejected by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission.
Dade Phelan raised $4.4 million as he ascended to Texas House speakership
The Beaumont Republican saw a flood of campaign cash in the weeks before he was elected speaker on Tuesday.
NRA says it’s moving to Texas. Bankruptcy experts say it may be more of a legal move than a physical one.
The National Rifle Association filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and may reincorporate in Texas. Experts say it’s fleeing a fraud case in New York.
Trump administration extends health care safety net for uninsured Texans
A federal program known as the 1115 waiver helps pay for the costs of providing health care to people who are uninsured. Advocates for Medicaid expansion say it fills gaps in care that are caused by Texas’ refusal to expand coverage.
Barbecue, auction to benefit Kerrville toddler recovering from severe burns
Mother of 2-year-old Levie thanks residents, businesses for making upcoming Saturday event possible
