The Kerrville Daily Times

01/28/2025

The Kerrville Public Utility Board has received a prestigious national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its dedication to supporting electric power restoration efforts in other communities.

01/28/2025

For more than seven decades, Alfredo “Fritz” Morquecho has been a staple of West Texas Tejano music. Morquecho, a resident of Kerrville, died Monday, Jan. 20. He was 89.

“He made his legacy here as a barber, musician and friend to anyone he ever met,” said Clifton Fifer Jr., Doyle’s community outreach coordinator. “He always called me up on stage to play the washtub bass when I was learning. It was often the only time I was able to play in front of an audience.”

For more than seven decades, Alfredo “Fritz” Morquecho has been a staple of West Texas Tejano music. Morquecho, a resident of Kerrville, died Monday, Jan. 20. He was 89.

01/27/2025

“I’m thinking the heightened interest in today’s session is due to the wildfires currently going on in the Los Angeles area,” James Ward said Thursday during one of two sessions on Wildfire Mitigation Strategies.

Ward’s objectives for the meeting included providing information on how to reduce wildfire risks to structures and property and to discuss a SICAR grant — which stands for significantly impacted communities at risk — to be released in April.

“I’m thinking the heightened interest in today’s session is due to the wildfires currently going on in the Los Angeles area,” James Ward said Thursday during one of two sessions

01/25/2025

The Friends of the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library have donated $25,000 to the library. This donation will help support the library fund the many ongoing literacy programs and activities offered throughout the year.

The Friends also support other library activities, including the purchase of audio and large print books as well as free readings and panel discussions by local writers.

The Friends of the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library have donated $25,000 to the library. This donation will help support the library fund the many ongoing literacy programs and activities offered throughout

01/24/2025

The Kerr County Road and Bridge Department is asking for the public’s help in solving the case of some stolen signs.

Just before Christmas, sign thefts were reported on Weatherby Road, Big Buck Circle and Louise Lane — all in the Mountain Home area in the northwest portion of the county.

Anyone with information is asked to call it in to 830-257-2993.

The Kerr County Road and Bridge Department is asking for the public’s help in solving the case of some stolen signs.

01/24/2025

The Hill Country Amateur Radio Club will host its annual Winter Field Day on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25 and 26, at the Club Radio Shack at the River Star Arts and Event Park, 4000 Riverside Drive, next to the Hill Country Youth Event Center.

An open house is set from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

There is no admission fee, and the public is invited to attend.

The Hill Country Amateur Radio Club will host its annual Winter Field Day on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25 and 26, at the Club Radio Shack at the River Star

01/23/2025

The community gathered together on Monday to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Doyle Community Center. The center hosted a luncheon and guest speaker to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 20.

The community gathered together on Monday to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Doyle Community Center. The center hosted a luncheon and guest speaker to commemorate

01/23/2025

When traveling to a new destination, many people find it helpful to make a stop at the local visitor center, and for those coming into Kerrville, it’s not only helpful but fun.

A good first impression is what everyone receives when they walk in, and usually the first one to greet people is Tara Maguire, whose primary duties entail “offering info to visitors about Kerrville and what there is to do in our beautiful town.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: “First Impressions” is a series that spotlights local residents. The column focuses on individuals whose enthusiasm, dedication and friendliness set the standard for customer service in the Kerrville

01/22/2025

01/22/2025

City council members got an up-close and personal update on construction progress at the A.C. Schreiner mansion last week.

The historic home is being redeveloped into the Heart of the Hills Heritage Center, which is expected to open in 2026.

City council members got an up-close and personal update on construction progress at the A.C. Schreiner mansion last week.

01/22/2025

Peterson Health, Kerrville’s independent, nonprofit health care organization, will host its first annual race, the Deep in the Heart 5K, with a start time of 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Trailhead Beer Garden on the Schreiner University campus.

To register for the Deep in the Heart 5K, visit www.athleteguild.com/event/kerrville-tx/2025-deep-in-the-heart-5k-runwalk.

Peterson Health, Kerrville’s independent, nonprofit health care organization, will host its first annual race, the Deep in the Heart 5K, with a start time of 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22,

01/21/2025

Share your Snow Day photos with KDT!

Photos can be sent to [email protected]

01/21/2025

** ALERT: WINTER TRAVEL **

We're seeing quite a few crashes around the county at this time related to snow and ice on roadways. It's slick out here, trust us. Roads like this are great for a twisted fender or two. Please only drive if absolutely necessary - bridges and overpasses, as well as many regular county and state roads, are slick and require extreme caution to navigate successfully.

If you are in the city, our friends at the City of Kerrville - Police Department are updating city street conditions on their page.

If you can avoid travel today, please do. We are forecast to have a few hours above freezing this afternoon, before everything will likely re-freeze as temperatures fall below freezing again overnight.

Stay safe, Kerr County!

01/21/2025

REPUBLIC SERVICES SHIFTING GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COLLECTIONS BY A DAY

Due to inclement weather forecasts, Republic Services will cancel garbage collections for Tuesday, Jan. 21. All routes will shift over by one day, meaning that recycling will be collected on Saturday, Jan. 25 instead of Friday, Jan. 24.

01/21/2025

All classes and district activities are canceled for Jan. 21 at Kerrville and Ingram ISD.

The districts will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed. Any further announcements will be shared through social media and each district's website.

Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Kerrville and Ingram Independent School Districts will be closed today, Tuesday, Jan. 21.

01/21/2025

01/18/2025

Home Watch of Texas has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association.

Home Watch of Texas owners Tim and Katie Mangan have spent more than a dozen years as residents of the Hill Country, while also keeping a home in Wisconsin, and they fully understood the challenges of managing a property from afar. Coming home after time away, they never knew what to expect. They experienced flooded basements and pest infestations, and burglars even kicked in their front door.

Home Watch of Texas has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association.

01/18/2025

Rain or shine, this year’s Kerrville Renaissance Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays: Jan. 18-19, Jan. 25-26 and Feb. 1-2.

River Star Arts and Event Park is on the grounds of the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Texas 27, Kerrville. Free parking is available on site.

The Kerrville Renaissance Festival kicks off its ninth appearance at the River Star Arts and Event Park this weekend, offering up three weekends of entertainment, Jan. 18-Feb. 2.