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Gonzales - Henkhaus makes SU Dean’s List
Schreiner University, in Kerrville, has named qualified students to its Dean’s List for the 2024 spring term. Among those making the list was Dora Gonzales - Henkhaus, of Skidmore. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a full-time student must have passing grades in all courses, and must earn at...
Woman hits black bear near Kerrville in Hill Country. How common are they in Texas?
While driving along the back roads of Real County on Saturday evening, a Texas woman found herself colliding into a wildly unexpected roadblock: a black bear prowling the highway. Luckily, personnel with the Divide Volunteer Fire Department trailed shortly behind the woman and were able to respond to the incident...
Trash Talk: Getting Back on the Roads Again
Let’s talk trash, country road trash.My wife and I considered moving here thirty years ago after taking a ride into the country from San Antonio via Bandera highway SH16.The long view over hill country roads was breathtaking. Our decision was made when we discovered a river running through the entire county, emptying into 19-mile-long Medina Lake. While neither of us was ready to retire, this would be the place to stake our claim for communion with nature.Very soon we learned that the public amenities to which we were accustomed in the city were not always available. Sewage lines, water system,
Museum kicks off eighth anniversary celebration with butterfly expert
The Bandera Natural History Museum plans a month-long celebration of its eighth year in operation. Each Saturday in June, the museum plans to have a different event to help celebrate this notable anniversary.On Saturday, June 1, Hill Country Natural Area Park Ranger Augie brought a presentation on animal adaptations to the Museum. Face painting with Darby was also available onsite for this kickoff event.On Saturday, June 8, the Happy Tails Petting Zoo will visit with their critter friends. On Saturday, June 15, a presentation on Crocodilians with Thomas, the Animal Guy will delight kids and adults.June 22, the Museum will ...
'Space is the limit' for area's lone 2024 graduate to join the U.S. Space Force
CASTROVILLE, Texas — Up, up and away. Medina Valley High School graduate, 18-year-old Dylan Lee, has his eye on the skies. Out of thousands of new military recruits from the class of 2024 in our area, he's the only one joining the U.S. Space Force. The area includes San Antonio, spanning West to Del Rio and north to Kerrville.
Hudson has been waiting at shelter for more than two years | Forgotten Friends
KERRVILLE, Texas — Our "Forgotten Friends" series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent a lengthy time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love. This week's Forgotten Friend is Hudson, an almost 11-year-old Collie and Lab...
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