Semper Fidelis – Today is the 250 th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Governor Abbott will deliver a speech at a cake cutting ceremony today at noon at the State Capitol. Joining the Governor are USMC Colonel Chris Chase, USMC Retired Colonel Joe McPhail, Texas Veterans Commission Secretary and Marine veteran Chuck Wright, Round Rock High School JROTC Marine Color Guard, and singer Monty Warden.

Heart of the Hills Camp for Girls in Hunt has new ownership. According to the camp’s website hohcamp.com trusteeship has passed from the Ragsdale family to Elisabeth and John Hay, camp parents. Camp Director and Owner Jane Ragsdale died during the July 4 th  flood.   John (Chief #78) is a longtime Stewart camper and the Hay children have attended camp at Heart of the Hills and Stewart. The Hay’s are moving the camp to a new location on the North Fork of the Guadalupe, center

Invasive pests, solar panels and international water treaties were among the topics reviewed by the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Resolutions Committee earlier this week in Waco. The TFB reviewed and consolidated more than 180 resolutions. On the topic of solar panels in Texas, the committee discussed the growing impact on farmland. Members supported a resolution encouraging the use of agrivoltaics—dual-use systems that allow for energy generation while maintaining agricultural pro

Bandera woman completes the Appalachian Trail. According to the Bandera Prophet, Corinne McMullan walked the 2100 mile trek along the ridge of the Appalachian Mountains. I took her over 4 months to complete the journey.

Veterans Day dance at American Legion  Post 244 is Saturday from 7-10 p.m in Fredericksburg. The dance is at the American Legion Hall 726 S. Washington St.

Hot Tax grant request applications are now being accepted in Fredericksburg. Entities that received funding in 2025 are required to submit an Annual Financial Report by Friday, Nov. 21, which is the application deadline. Funding is for events happening in calendar year 2026. Once received, the City Council, City staff and the Convention and Visitor Bureau will review the applications to ensure completeness and suitability based on state law requirements. On January 13 The Cit

Fair Oaks Ranch is closing City Hall on Tuesday for Veteran’s Day. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday.

Free car care clinic at Bethany Lutheran Church  is Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church, 110 W. Austin St., Fredericksburg. (stock photo)

The  23rd Annual Veterans Day Celebration in Bandera  is  Saturday, November 8, 2025 , to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. The celebration starts at 9:30am with Family and military displays at the Bandera Courthouse grounds, followed by Guest Speaker:  Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Steven Salazar at 10:30am. The Parade down Main Street rolls at noon. Afterwards for veterans and their spouses is a free BBQ lunch.

Tractor Supply is coming to Bergheim at the corner of Texas 46 and Rodalyn Drive. The 2.2 million dollar project is scheduled for completion in May of 2026 according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Former Boerne ISD student offers Boerne ISD a Straight to Trades ownership program. According to the Boerne Star, Michael Etheridge is teaming up with vocational instructor Dorman Vick to give students an initiative to build a business from the ground up. The course is 11 weeks and includes studying advertising, marketing, borrowing money and more. (stock photo)

Camp Waldemar for Girls celebrated their 100 th birthday over the weekend. According to the West Kerr Current, over a thousand people attended the camp in Hunt.

Hunting scam in Kerrville according to the Kerrville Police Department. Reportedly, individuals are going door to door , falsely identifying themselves as Texas A&M employees and asking residents to shoot deer in their yard to test them for Chronic Wasting Disease. These individuals are not with Texas A&M and have no authority to be in the area. If you come in contact any of these individuals, please contact KPD at the non-emergency number 830-257-8181.

After responding to community needs due to the flood, the Heart of the Hills VFW Post 1480 in Kerrville is finally re-opening to the public after clean-up and repair. On Veterans Day, November 11 they will have a Barbecue Meal prepared by Tonya’s Country Cookin’ and prize giveaways. They are seeking the public’s help with donations. Call the post at (830) 896-3494. The VFW is at 220 Thompson Drive.

Texas Historical Commission wants to expand Fort Martin Scott in Fredericksburg. The THC presented a plan to the Fredericksburg City Council which would utilize the former Texas Ranger Heritage Center and turn it into an interactive experience center called Texas Untamed. The Heritage Center and Fredericksburg are currently in a breach of contract lawsuit.

The Camp OTX (RR 417) Contested Case Hearing starts today through Friday at the State Office of Administrative Hearings in Austin.    You can attend in person or view the proceedings on YouTube starting at 9:00am each morning.  In 2023, the camp in Tarpley applied for  permits for 2 high volume well projects. According to Friends of Hondo Canyon, the permits are asking for triple the amount of water to be withdrawn from the aquifers. In September, the Bandera County River Aut

Divide ISD 7 million dollar School Bond fails to pass.

Boerne ISD voter-approved tax rate election, or VATRE, barely passed receiving  51.26%  of the votes.   The school district — which is mostly in Kendall County with voters also in Bexar and Comal counties. The district's tax rate was increased by 2 cents from 99 cents to $1.01 per $100 of property value. The tax allows school districts to seek voter approval to access additional funding for day-to-day operations such as teacher salaries, classroom materials, and facility upke

John Burditt, DDS, a retired Air Force Veteran will share his experiences at The Doyle Center’s Veterans Day Program on Tuesday at 11am. Lunch to be provided. The Doyle Center is at 110 West Barnett Street in Kerrville.

The Dietert Center will hold a Veterans Lunch next Tuesday on Veterans Day starting at 11am. The Dietert is at 451 Guadalupe in Kerrville.