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Grassroots gathering reveals ongoing water challenges, opportunities in region
Grassroots gathering reveals ongoing water challenges, opportunities in region
Hill Country water advocates from across the region gathered in Bandera, TX on October 13th for a day of learning, connecting, and strategizing for water stewardship in our region. “The work to protect our aquifers and rivers is challenging but vital to the long-term prosperity of the Hill Country. It makes all the difference to be able to work together, learn from one another, and celebrate each other’s successes,” said Hill Country Alliance (HCA) Water Program Manager Marisa Bruno. More than 40 people, representing 27 different local organizations from 13 different Hill Country counties including Bandera, Blanco, Bexar, Comal, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Gillespie, Hays, Medina, Real, Travis, and Uvalde attended the grassroots gathering, which was organized by HCA. 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
LifeSpot—A Life Saving Opportunity
LifeSpot—A Life Saving Opportunity
“Every day, we are reminded of how precious life is when the unthinkable happens—an active threat against your school, business or community. Utilizing 30 years of law enforcement experience, along with the advancement of new technologies, we (LifeSpot) wanted a better way to keep people safe, giving them precious seconds to protect themselves and others in the event of an active threat,”—Brett Titus, Creator of LifeSpot. 10/30/2022 12:00 AM
The Center set to deck its halls with sales
The Center set to deck its halls with sales
Kronkosky Place – now called The Center – will ring with Christmas cheer next month as vendors raise funds for the facility that offers services for older adults. 10/12/2022 12:00 AM
Learn the facts about devastating wildfires
Learn the facts about devastating wildfires
Editor’s note: This article is being shared in honor of National Fire Prevention Month. Deadly wildfires ravaged thousands upon thousands of acres of land across California in the summer of 2018. Officials at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said these combined fires comprised the largest wildlands fire in state history. 10/12/2022 12:00 AM
Silver-haired committee meeting in Boerne
Silver-haired committee meeting in Boerne
The Executive Committee of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Boerne City Library Community Room. Ed Rogers, elected member of TSHL from Boerne/ Kendall County, representing the Alamo Area Agency on Aging, is the local host and has made all arrangements for the group. “We are excited to welcome executive committee members of TSHL representing 28 Area Agencies on Aging from across our great state of Texas, to Boerne.” 10/09/2022 12:00 AM
A History of Prosecution in Texas and Kendall County
A History of Prosecution in Texas and Kendall County
The Texas Constitution has always provided for a district attorney who represents the state in criminal prosecutions as part of the judicial branch of government. In 1866, the Texas Constitution was amended to add the county court and a county attorney with misdemeanor jurisdiction to the judicial branch. 10/09/2022 12:00 AM
First Responders
First Responders
First Responders 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
Are you a lawman?
Are you a lawman?
Let me clarify my title — I don’t mean do you wear a badge, carry a gun and wear a white hat. When it comes to how you perceive your Christian life, your avocation is more important than your occupation. The dictionary defines avocation as something that a person does besides his regular business. 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
Boerne CROP Hunger Walk next month
Boerne CROP Hunger Walk next month
Looking to make a difference in this community and worldwide? The Boerne CROP Hunger Walk Nov. 12 is an opportunity to help end hunger and poverty through long-term sustainable approaches. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised will go to support Hill Country Family Services – a vital local resource for families in crisis. Remaining funds support the international relief and development work of Church World Service. 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
Expanding Your Horizons in STEM
Expanding Your Horizons in STEM
Kerrville, TX –Expanding Your Horizons – A Career Conference in science and math for sixth-, seventh- and eighth- grade girls will take place 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Schreiner University. 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
7 Tips for Finding a Medicare Plan That Works for You
7 Tips for Finding a Medicare Plan That Works for You
Feeling overwhelmed by your Medicare options? There’s a good reason for that. With more than 3,000 Medicare Advantage plans, over 700 Part D Prescription Plans available and an array of carriers offering Medicare Supplement plans, there’s a lot to consider. 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
Greg Appel named chairman for the 2022-2023 campaign
Greg Appel named chairman for the 2022-2023 campaign
Kerrville, TX – Schreiner University has commenced the Hill Country College Fund Campaign for 2022-2023. Through the program, Schreiner University raises funds for tuition assistance for students who have demonstrated need from Kerr and surrounding counties to attend Schreiner University. Greg Appel, divisional president of Happy State Bank, has been named chairman for the 2022-2023 Hill Country College Fund Campaign, and the leadership gifts division leader (chair-elect) is Larry Howard, a Kerrville entrepreneur. 10/02/2022 12:00 AM
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