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Trio nabbed in multi-county counterfeit operation
By Hill Country Community Journal News Staff, Feb. 4, 2021 Kerrville Police Department (KPD) officers were able to stop a counterfeit operation that spanned three counties and ultimately was able to take two suspects into custody, while charges are being filed against a third suspect. KPD Public Information Officer Jonathan Lamb the case began with […]
Bandera murder suspect apprehended in Kerrville
A joint cooperation effort between the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office, Kerrville Police Department and Kerr County Sheriff’s office resulted in the arrest of a suspect wanted in the shooting death of a 22-year-old Bandera man early Monday morning.
What do new variants of the coronavirus mean for Texans, and how can we best protect ourselves?
Viruses constantly change by mutating, and the coronavirus is no exception. But health experts say it's difficult to know the exact number of variants currently around the world.
Texas Prepares to Test for Lead in Schools’ Drinking Water for the First Time
Texas will soon begin a program to test drinking water in thousands of elementary schools and child care facilities across the state following an update to federal standards on lead and copper exposure.
Kerrville PD warning of the rash of catalytic converter thefts
By Hill Country Community Journal News Staff, Jan. 27, 2021 Kerrville Police Department (KPD) responded to several reported thefts and attempted thefts of catalytic converters between Jan. 3-18 from assorted locations inside the city limits, including commercial parking lots and private driveways. The vehicles targeted range from box and panel trucks such as those used […]
Electrical fire claims a Kerrville home
Kerrville Fire Department (KFD) firefighters battled a massive structure fire for hours at a home located in the 2100 block of Arcadia Loop Wednesday night.
Governor Signals Repercussions Loom For Cities Where Police Budgets Have Been Cut
The governor has floated cutting off access to tax revenue and limiting cities’ annexation powers like Austin.
Kerrville ISD issues statement following former teacher indictment, arrest
Kerrville ISD was notified on January 23, 2021 that Aaron Chatagnier, a former Tivy High School teacher, was indicted by the 216th District Grand Jury and formally charged with two counts of improper relationship with a student and two counts of sexual assault.
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.
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
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.
