Defendant in home invasion case in Bandera gets 5 years. According to the Bandera Bulletin, Kothan Hernandez pleaded guilty to burglary of a habitation with intent to commit a felony other than theft, a first-degree felony. Hernandez along with Josiah Morrison and Christian Franco broke into the home of Chelsie Dawe and Jayden Rasmussen in 2024. Dawe testified at Hernandez hearing and ask that he be sentenced to prison rather than a deferred adjudication as requested by his a

Save the date: Saturday, October 17, - Fredericksburg will make Texas music history when it is officially certified as the 100th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community. To commemorate the milestone, the Texas Music Office and Visit Fredericksburg is hosting a celebration for all ages at the historic Luckenbach Dance Hall.

The city of Kerrville accepts Kerr County’s offer of 1.5 million dollars to purchase the former Kerrville Police Department Headquarters. The county is in a 60 day due diligence period where the city opens the records of the building for the county’s review.

Nonprofit seeks to purchase Camp Mystic’s property through bankruptcy court. According to expressnews.com, Firefly Fields Foundation is seeking to create a new Christian camp for girls at Camp Mystic Cypress Lake, which did not flood during last July 4th. A Chapter 11 reorganization plan was filed in Houston earlier this month that is asking to auction off the land of 750 acres and all of its other assets to an independent buyer. If Firefly Fields wins the bid, the future ca

In Bandera County, the warrant to seize the animals from the We Care Wildlife Sanctuary was not contested according to Banderanewzjunky. The owner had 10 days to appeal the ruling of seizure which took place in September. All the animals seized are now in the care of associated care agencies and organizations. Bandera County Constable Spengler confirmed that very few animals remain on the property. According to Bandera County Scanner, more animals were removed recently except

Kendall County jury find a Rhome, Texas man guilty of aggravated sexual assault. On Wednesday, Warren Scott Jones, 77 was found guilty of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and one count of Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact. A local church youth leader reported an outcry of sexual abuse 2 years ago from one of two victims. Both victims disclosed that the Jones was a family member and had committed numerous sexual acts against them when they were both

Juan Cardona is the new Part Time Fire Marshall in Kerr County. Cardona also works for Kendall County. He was hired to assist with the paperwork for regarding requests for Battery Energy Storage System or BESS construction in Kerr County. There is a proposed BESS near FM 479 and IH-10 close to Mountain Home.

Early, in-person voting will begin on Monday, Oct. 19, and run through Friday, Oct. 30. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd.

A Kerrville resident requested information through the Freedom of Information Act regarding the ongoing work at Lake Ingram and Lake Nimitz. According to the records Dan Reagan obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request to the Texas Department of Emergency Management, the cost of the barges is now close to $43 million dollars. Also, according to Reagan, the request sought information on the project's objectives and any progress reports. Those details were not given

Converse man arrested by Texas DPS Wednesday, 09.30.26 for allegedly planning an attack at the Texas Capitol. DPS obtained information about the credible threat and thwarted it before it could take place. Benny Caldera 40, was arrested in the early morning hours yesterday by DPS and booked into Bexar County Jail. Caldera is charged with a felony for a terroristic threat against a public agent. An email from Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw sent to Capitol staff obtained by

Save the date: Saturday, October 17. Join the Kerr County Water Alliance for a guided tour of the Kerrville Water Reclamation Facility. Space is limited for the two-hour tour. Register at kerrcountywateralliance.org/events.

Fredericksburg Police Department Urges Public to Rely on Official Channels Amid Risks From AI Dispatch Scanner Apps. The growing popularity of third-party artificial intelligence radio dispatch scanner applications and automated social media accounts frequently may be inaccurate, can misinterpret radio chatter, and spread misinformation.

Eastland family responds to the criminal probe executed by the Texas Rangers into their role in the deaths following deadly floods at Camp Mystic in July 2025. 6 family members have filed motions in Kerr County District Court, asking for a hearing. The family is saying the search warrants are a “fishing expedition.” The Texas Department of Public Safety 14 search warrants were served last month by Texas DPS, mostly against the Eastland family, owners of the summer camp. Texa

Eastland family requests information on who has seen their electronic data collected by the Texas Rangers. The Rangers requested access from Apple, Inc. to electronic data from the Eastlands, owners of Camp Mystic LLC and the Camp Mystic staff, including browser history, call logs, emails, GPS, and photos. Eastland family members filed motions in Kerr County District Court for a hearing on multiple issues, calling the search warrants a “fishing expedition.” A hearing on the

Eastland family, owners of Camp Mystic LLC want to know who has seen the electronic data requested by the Texas Rangers. According to KXAN, the family wants the court to stop investigators from reviewing the returned electronic data that was collected through the 14 search warrants that DPS executed in September. The Eastlands are asking for an independent party to review the information and filter the evidence for investigators.

Luke Macias, Texas based political consultant is the speaker at this Thursday’s Fredericksburg Tea Party’s meeting at St Joseph Halle, 212 W San Antonio St Fredericksburg. Dinner is at 6pm for a $7 dollar donation. The program starts at 6:30pm. Childcare provided.

Grant applications re-opened for the 2026 Flood Rebuilding Grant Program by LiftFund. The program supports eligible small businesses that experienced physical damage from the 2026 floods. The program is available to qualifying businesses in Kerr County and Comfort. For information visit liftfund.com.

National Night Out is tonight starting at 5:30pm. Be aware as you travel by community gatherings.

Get to know more about your local police departments on Wednesday for National Coffee with a Cop Day. The Kerrville Police Department is having Coffee with a Cop from 8 to 10 at the Public Safety Facility on Clearwater Paseo Drive and have a cup of Joe with Fredericksburg Police Department from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Java Ranch, 114 E. Main in Fredericksburg.

The Notre Dame Catholic School Festival is this Saturday on the school grounds in Kerrville. International Recording artist Patsy Torres and the Blue Harmony Band are performing. Enjoy and evening of food, fun and music. And yes they will have their famous festival gorditas and enchiladas. The online auction is still open at festivalauction.com. Gates open at 5:30pm.