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In patriotic Fredericksburg, it’s a virtual Veterans Day Wednesday
A virtual Veterans Day Program will be hosted by the Admiral Nimitz Foundation and the National Museum of the Pacific War on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Kerr County Sheriff to take ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to burn ban violators
Officials warn of dangerous, dry weather conditions in wake of fires
Major natural gas outage in Lytle from La Coste malfunction
By Danielle Moody at NEWS4SA, November 5, 2020 LYTLE, Texas- A malfunction caused a major natural gas outage in Lytle. At around 11:00 AM, a main gas transmission line had a malfunction in La Coste. CPS responded to the scene. They determined the trailer would need to be brought in to supply gas to the […]
Scam targeting La Coste PD
We have recently received reports from complainants who have received telephone calls from a male suspect claiming to be an Officer with the La Coste Police Department
From behind the scenes to the front lines, Uvalde respiratory team saving lives
From helping premature babies breathe to saving the life of a patient in cardiac arrest, there’s no doubt respiratory teams have always been on the front line.
A week before the election, Texas National Guard prepares to deploy troops to cities
A spokesperson for the Guard said the deployment is not related to the election and troops would not be stationed at polling places. Mayors in two cities say they weren't advised of the deployment.
City of Kerrville names new KPD chief
After an extensive search and interview process, the City of Kerrville is pleased to announce that Chris McCall has been named the city’s new police chief.
Utopia closes school, Uvalde logs new cases
There has been COVID-19 positivity affecting two area school districts this week, including Utopia and Uvalde, with each district enacting different containment protocols.
Kerr County disaster order ends
Kerr County Commissioners held a delayed regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, followed Oct. 19 with a “Special Meeting.”
“They are hurting them”: Advocacy groups ask to investigate sexual assaults, gang violence in Texas youth lockups
The request is the latest chapter in a scandal-plagued recent history for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, which has experienced high turnover rates among staff and leadership.
Kerrville Arrests made in homicide of 2-year-old
By Tammy Prout at the Hill Country Community Journal, October 21, 2020 Kerrville Police Department officers have announced arrests in the death of 2-year-old Gideon Barideaux, whose death was ruled a homicide. On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, Jennifer Denise Barideaux, 34, the mother of Gideon Barideaux, and her boyfriend, Tadeo Raymond Garces Jr., 37, were arrested […]
Local Devine Trooper rescued a young girl to speak about child trafficking
A local hero, DPS Sgt Jason Sanchez, is scheduled to speak at an upcoming Devine City Council meeting this October in a community outreach presentation regarding child trafficking. It’s a topic that is near and dear to his heart, as he was able to rescue a young girl from trafficking in May of 2015 in nearby Frio County.
