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Nearly a year into the pandemic, grocery workers in Texas are more fatigued than ever
After the Department of State Health Services neglected to include front-line essential workers in the latest phase of the vaccine rollout, grocery store workers juggle stressful work while waiting for the vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine appointment slots filled in minutes
Shortly after the much-anticipated CodeRed alert went out to Kerr County residents about the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, local citizens were having trouble making an appointment to receive the vaccine.
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.
Governor pushes Legislature to protect businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, unsuccessfully pushed for similar federal legislation. Abbott's support comes as Texas intensive care units are filling up with coronavirus patients.
Kerrville Referee back on court after beating COVID-19
Thomas Frazier of Kerrville has been an officiating referee at multiple levels of basketball games for 20 years, starting with his on-court work in North Carolina.
Texas state Rep. Carl Sherman says he’s tested positive for COVID-19
Sherman did not say how he thought he contracted the virus. The House, which gaveled in for start of the 2021 legislative session last week, adjourned Jan. 14 and is not set to convene again until Tuesday.
Drag race expected to attract hundreds of Kerrville visitors
Flyin' Diesel Performance & Off Road Event to be held at the Kerrville Municipal Airport will include food/drink vendors
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.
All Texas Democrats in U.S. House voted to impeach Donald Trump. No Texas Republicans joined them.
Texas Democrats have been unanimous in their support for impeachment. Many Republicans from the state have been opposed.
Bates’ Grandson has a starring movie role
Concan residents Betty Jo and Jerry Bates have a much closer connection to fame than the six degrees of separation game many others play, thanks to their 13-year-old grandson, Parker Bates, a successful actor with a feature film coming out in theaters this month.
Josie Campa recalls the good old days as City honors her for 45 years of service
Josie Campa was honored at the Devine City Council meeting this Monday, for her 45 years of service to the City of Lytle. Campa first came to work for the City on January 15, 1976 and saw the city go from using manual typewriters to where we are today.
Pushing through the Pandemic with the Youth Livestock Show
89th Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show sees 422 exhibitors despite the current troubles of the pandemic. A brighter horizon for Gillespie county and hoping it will be a sign to surrounding counties.
