The latest numbers are in from the recent Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival. 4 thousand tickets sold. Festival-goers traveled from around the country. Proceeds benefited several causes. 40 thousand dollars donated to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. 2 thousand dollars in supplies for the Fredericksburg High School Culinary Program. 30 thousand raised through the Texas Wine Auction to fund School Counselors at Fredericksburg ISD. 10 thousand projected to seed the new Hil

An area of Wimberley was under lockdown on Wednesday. According to expressnews.com, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office initially thought there were 2 armed car thief suspects near the Woodcreek North Subdivision. There was only one. Arrested was, Sibrain Hernandez, 18.

Kerrville Pets Alive is starting construction at their SAFE Campus, 2926 Memorial Boulevard. KPA needs volunteers on Tuesday, to help move their pet food supply to their location at 2102 Memorial Boulevard. Volunteering will involve carrying and transporting pet food and supplies. Volunteers need to wear comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes. Contact KPA via email:   info@kerrvillepetsalive.org .

After responding to community needs due to the flood, clean up and repair, the Heart of the Hills VFW Post 1480 in Kerrville is finally re-opening to the public. 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.

2 residents in Kerr County have announced their candidacy for Kerr County Commissioner seats. Wayne Uecker has filed for Precinct 1 and Bobby Templeton has filed for Precinct 4. Tom Jones of Precinct 1 is running for County Judge and Don Harris of Precinct 4 is retiring.

Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg is seeking a new director. Former director Erika Caputo was fired mid-October by the Gillespie County Commissioners Court.

H-E-B and Bill Miller Bar-B-Q are contributing to area food banks with financial donations. HEB has pledged 6 million dollars. Bill Miller is donating 192 thousand dollars.

In Center Point ISD students are off on Monday.

The election is on Tuesday. 17 Texas Constitutional Amendments are on the ballot. In Bandera, residents are voting on 3 City Council seats. In the Divide School District, residents are voting on a bond. Information can be found on the Divide ISD website.

Annual Utopia Arts and Crafts Fair is Saturday, from 9am-4pm. At the Utopia Town Square. Enjoy music, silent auction and more. Admission is free. Plus, the Utopia ISD senior class is having a fish fry at the Community Building, 11am.

Ingram Trunk or Treat is Thursday at for Ingram ISD families. The fun starts at 5:30 in the student parking lot at Ingram Tom Moore High School.

A large-scale volunteer cleanup of the Kerrville River Trail is being planned for Saturday, November 15 th .  The City of Kerrville and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority are hosting the event. The cleanup will revitalize the section of the trail and river system stretching from Tranquility Island to Kerrville-Schreiner Park, including the area from G Street to Schreiner University. Approximately 200 volunteers are needed to assist in clearing debris and improve public acces

Boerne ISD announces that the district will help host the National Honor Guard Academy from November 2-7 in conjunction with the Kendall County Honor Guards. The National Honor Guard Academy is a recognized training dedicated to preparing honor guard members for respectful ceremonial service. The Joint Kendall County Honor Guards comprise members from the Boerne Police Department, Boerne Fire Department, Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, and Kendall County Fire Marshal’s Offic

Trick or Treat the Johnson City Courthouse Square is creeping up fast — Friday, from 4–6 PM. Visit downtown for candy, costumes, and community fun.

Guadalupe River Project is having a Reunification Day this Saturday from 2 to 4pm. Families   who have lost belongings because of the flood are invited to schedule a private appointment to come look for any belongings at the warehouse, where everything has been carefully organized in bins. Volunteers and support staff will be present to offer quiet guidance and care. Schedule your appointment at found-project.com/appointments . (Photo: HC Community Journal)

Kerr County and Federal Law Enforcement team up to conduct a sex offender verification outside of incorporated areas. According to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office, those violating their court ordered terms were arrested. 2 were found to be non-compliant. Another was found with a warrant in another county. The investigation continues by searching phone records, social media and other forms of communication. Those found in violation will be prosecuted by the District Attorney’

Traffic diverted through Comfort yesterday afternoon as a major accident closed down lanes on IH-10 West at Mile Marker 524 according to Texas DPS. Preliminary reports indicate 3 people died. 2 children and 1 adult. Another adult and child were injured during the accident. The 2 were airlifted. For an unknown reason a silver GMC Sierra pick-up truck with the 5 passengers was stopped on the right lane of the highway when a truck tractor and semi-trailer struck the pick-up. Mor

Siren malfunction in San Marcos. The outdoor warning sirens did not activate despite San Marcos being located on the edge of a Tornado Warning Friday night that began in Blanco County.  The City of San Marcos put out a post on their Facebook page that they were aware of the siren failure. An initial review indicates the issue may be related to a server malfunction. The cause for the malfunction is under investigation with the system contractor. The city will share an update a

SAVE THE DATE : Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department is having their Hunters Supper on Saturday, November 8 th . 5 to 9pm Dinner and by dessert is by donation. BBQ or Cajun Shrimp. For information visit their Facebook page.

Kerrville’s Family Fright Night is Friday night at Louise Hays Park. Starts at 5:30pm. There’s still time to sign up for the Halloween costume contest. Find details at the City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department Facebook page.