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🌱 What does it really cost to live in Kerrville right now?

Also check out Cowboy Church Christmas Play on the Kerrville Patch calendar

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Hi there, Kerrville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What does it really cost to live in Kerrville right now?
  • How Kerrville came together to honor every veteran’s grave with wreaths
  • How “America’s Santa” turned Kerrville’s flood tragedy into Christmas hope

Also on today's calendar: Cowboy Church Christmas Play and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Kerrvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Kerrvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 76 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 67, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 78 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City Guide: Everything to know about Kerrville, Texas (mysanantonio.com) — If you live in Kerrville or are thinking about moving here, this guide breaks down what life in town really costs, from home prices and rent to utility bills. It also highlights Kerrville’s recovery from recent Guadalupe River flooding, local schools, festivals, and favorite restaurants, giving residents and newcomers a clear snapshot of the community’s strengths and challenges.
   

• Never forgotten (hccommunityjournal.com) — Kerrville volunteers turned Kerrville National Cemetery into a sea of wreaths during this year’s Wreaths Across America ceremony, honoring local veterans and their families. Community groups, first responders, and military representatives joined together, with H‑E‑B and several local organizations ensuring every grave received a wreath and the tradition of remembrance remains strong for future generations.
   

• Spreading the joy: Spirit of Liberty Foundation and its ‘America's Santa' have brought the magic and spirit of Christmas to thousands during the holidays (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Kerrville families hit by the recent Guadalupe River flood just received a special visit from “America’s Santa,” who brought gifts and a message of resilience to Kerr County and nearby communities. The Spirit of Liberty Foundation’s Operation Christmas Magic also planted a 25-foot native red oak along the river as a living memorial honoring local strength after the tragedy.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Come out to the Heritage Hills Farmers Market on Saturday for our Christmas celebration.
    We will have pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. We will also have samples from our vendors and items for last minute shopping. 12/20 301 Junction… (Nextdoor Saddlewood Estates)
  • FYI: This Friday, December 19th, our friends from Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and School in Dallas, Texas will be in Hunt to distribute Holiday meal kits, which include a turkey and traditional sides.
    Turn right on 39 from 1340 to enter the line, starting at 4PM. We also opened up more volunteer slots for this event. If you are available, we would… (Nextdoor Junction Highway)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Kerrville. Apply here.
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers posted a job opening for Cashier - Lunch/Afternoon Shift in Kerrville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kerrville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fredericksburg

  • Hovr and Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Announce Partnership to Bring High-Impact Video Storytelling to Independent Hotels (apnews.com)
  • Retro Pizza Parlors Are the Toast of Texas (texashighways.com)
  • Santa Heads to Museum of Western Art on Saturday (dailytimes.com)

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