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The Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau celebrated National Travel & Tourism week by unveiling the newest addition to their “Sudie N. Burditt Hall of Fame.” Hosted by the Museum of Western Art, attendees were invited to a burger cookout at the museum’s pavilion where KCVB Board Member Jake Williamson began by emphasizing the significance of […]

The Republican Women of Kerr County welcomed Texas Fourth District Court of Appeals Judge Lori Massey Brissette to their April General Meeting to offer insight around current concerns with how the Texas judicial system is structured and operates. Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott last July, Brissette now serves on a bench with a jurisdiction covering […]

With a network of over 350,000 volunteers spanning across the nation reporting severe weather features, the National Weather Service uses its SKYWARN program to obtain critical and accurate weather reports to mitigate damage. Texas experiences a variety of severe and damaging weather events year-round. From flooding, hurricanes and hail in storm seasons to wildfires that […]

In the aftermath of the Crabapple Wildfire that burned over 9,000 acres in Gillespie County, the local chapter of Texas Master Naturalists sponsored a talk aptly named “Fire! What to Do Before, During and After” featuring the chapter’s own Billy Guin. “I never thought that I would be up here speaking about this subject and […]

Peterson Health and the Dietert Center have teamed up again to bring a variety of resources and screenings to the public regarding stroke risk, prevention and the resources available throughout the community. Coordinating this year’s event was Inpatient Lead Therapist at Peterson Health, Sam Blieden. “Kerrville and the Hill Country is an older community. The […]

Before she was crowned Miss USA in 2024, U.S. Army Lt. Alma Cooper has navigated every aspect of her life through her motto, “Demanding Excellence.” On her campaign as Miss USA, Cooper has the unique opportunity to share her message with students across the nation. From success at West Point United States Military Academy and […]

The Hill Country chapter of Court Appointed Special Advocates invited the public to learn how CASA supports children in the Hill Country at their open house event April 23. Amid the privatization of the foster care system in Texas, many resources for children became less accessible. To support children in foster care, as well as […]

To help locals cut back on their energy bill, Kerrville Public Utility Board hosted a “Spring Power Hour” event to teach customers the common myths surrounding energy consumption and provide a few tips for boosting efficiency. “If you break down your electric usage, there are typically four main areas that can improve energy efficiency: lighting, […]

Schreiner University and the Riverside Nature Center teamed up to celebrate Earth Day with a screening of the documentary “Common Ground” followed by a panel of local farmers who use regenerative farming techniques. The documentary “Common Ground” explores the different methods of farming that are aimed at reversing the negative effects of climate change. These […]

Supporting local Boy Scouts interested in STEM, the Hill Country Amateur Radio Club invited members of Troop 111 to take part in building a radio beacon. The Hill Country Amateur Radio Club is a routine supporter of the scouts when it comes to hands-on STEM projects and education. “One of our members is an executive […]