Louis Amestoy
Editor and Publisher at The Kerr County Lead
Editor and Publisher of The Kerr County Lead
Articles
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1 day ago |
hccommunityjournal.com | Louis Amestoy
Kerr County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Monday to pursue a venue tax that would fund long-term maintenance and improvements at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, nearly three years after voters rejected an $8 million bond for similar work. Commissioner Rich Paces, who represents Precinct 2, presented the infrastructure needs during the commissioners court meeting, outlining $3.9 million in required improvements to make the indoor arena fully functional and safe.
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2 days ago |
kerrcountylead.com | Louis Amestoy
More than half of Texas voters oppose the legislature’s ban on hemp-derived cannabis products that Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed earlier this month, according to a new University of Texas poll released Monday. The poll found 53% of Texans opposed the comprehensive THC ban while 31% supported it, reflecting divisions that helped prompt Abbott to call a July special session to craft new regulations rather than an outright prohibition.
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3 days ago |
kerrcountylead.com | Louis Amestoy
“The Lead Live” broadcast on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from the Peterson Health Digital Studio at Pint and Plow Brewing Co., featured a roundtable discussion with local business and community leaders covering business updates, community events and Kerrville politics. Featured guests included Janelle Peralt of JP Properties, who reported a property on Merta went under contract in two days and showcased a new listing: a $279,000, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom mid-century modern home on a 0.29-acre lot.
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4 days ago |
kerrcountylead.com | Louis Amestoy
Gov. Greg Abbott’s line-item veto of summer food assistance funding will leave an estimated 1,748 children in Kerr County without grocery benefits this summer, eliminating $209,760 in federal aid that would have helped local families cover food costs when school meals aren’t available. Abbott on Sunday struck $60 million for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program from Senate Bill 1, the state’s $338 billion budget — the only line-item cut he made to the spending plan.
Nearly 90 activities scheduled across Hill Country as tourism season heats up – The Kerr County Lead
5 days ago |
kerrcountylead.com | Louis Amestoy
Kerrville residents and visitors will have plenty to choose from this week as the Hill Country community hosts nearly 90 events ranging from theatrical performances to farmers markets to live music venues. The week’s marquee attraction is “Finding Nemo Jr.,” running Friday through Sunday at VK Garage Theater.
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