Shelby Ligon

Shelby Ligon

Kerrville Daily Times • 08/12/2025

Pitching in: Multi-league efforts support rebuild of Ingram Little League fields

Multi-league efforts supported by the Nolan Ryan Foundation help to rebuild Ingram Little League fields.

Shelby Ligon

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/20/2025

A place to unite: Disaster artist creates memorial along Guadalupe River

Dallas-based artist Roberto Marquez creates a memorial along the Guadalupe River for those lost in the Fourth of July Floods in Kerr County.

Scooter Cannonball

Kerrville Daily Times • 06/27/2025

Scootin’ into town full throttle: Scooter Cannonball Run rolls through Texas Hill Country

More than 250 riders on powered scooters journey coast-to-coast in the 2025 Scooter Cannonball Run, passing through the Texas Hill Country as part of an epic 4,000-mile rally across eight states.

The Pearl

Hill Country Culture • 05/29/2025

Three Hill Country food trucks worth chasing

A guide to Kerrville’s top food trucks, including The Pearl, Taquitos Bautista and Shim’s Be Blessed.

Courtesy

Kerrville Daily Times • 05/20/2025

Boy Scout Troop 111 celebrates 3 decades

Highlighting its legacy of Eagle Scouts, community service and life-saving acts, Kerrville's Boy Scout Troop 111 celebrates thirty years. NBC correspondent Morgan Chesky spoke at the event.

Kerrville Folk Festival

Hill Country Culture • 05/20/2025

Tune in: Music and tradition take center stage at the Kerrville Folk Festival

Enjoy 18 days of live folk music, family-friendly activities at the legendary Kerrville Folk Festival. Join thousands of music lovers from around the world for a unique community experience celebrating songwriting and folk traditions.

Justin Bright

Kerrville Daily Times • 04/07/2025

Wheeling across Texas: Skateboarder helps pioneer a trail across the Lone Star State

Moondog Roop embarks on a three-month thru-skate, pioneering the 1,500-mile xTexas long-distance trail from Orange to El Paso. This skateboard adventure explores Texas backroads, gravel tracks, and single-track paths while mapping water, food and camping access points.

Shelby Ligon

Hill Country Culture • 03/30/2025

Cardoshinsky Confections brings sweet treats to the Hill Country

Discover Cardoshinsky Confections, a Kerrville bakery known for beautifully decorated sugar cookies, handmade treats, personalized cookie decorating workshops and seasonal specials.

Shelby Ligon

Hill Country Culture • 03/30/2025

East End Vintage Market: An endless treasure trove of antiques

East End Vintage Market in Kerrville is a must-visit antique shop featuring over 20 dealers offering a wide selection of antiques, vintage furniture, original artwork, jewelry and collectibles. This spacious market provides a relaxed shopping experience with well-curated booths and constantly updated inventory.

Mo-Ranch

Kerrville Visitors Guide • 03/20/2025

Mo-Ranch: An outdoor adventure hidden in the hills

For 75 years, Mo-Ranch in Hunt, Texas, has offered a unique blend of lodging, outdoor education and recreational activities at the headwaters of the Guadalupe River. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, birding and faith-based programs on 500 scenic acres.

Hill Country Archeological Association

Kerrville Daily Times • 03/20/2025

Digging into our past: Archeology group will celebrate 25 years of unearthing local history

Celebrate 25 years of local history and heritage with the Hill Country Archeological Association. The anniversary event will feature hands-on demonstrations in flintknapping, paintmaking, cording, and atlatl throwing, along with kid-friendly activities like stone painting and artifact digging.

Shelby Ligon

Kerrville Daily Times • 03/20/2025

Doyle Center celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

The Doyle Community Center hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration bringing Kerrville residents together for a luncheon honoring Dr. King’s enduring legacy. Reverend Amos D. Duncan of San Antonio delivered a speech on King’s fight for civil rights, social justice and economic equality.

Amanda Meigs

Kerrville Daily Times • 03/20/2025

Camp CAMP: A good sign

Camp Sign returned to the Children’s Association for Maximum Potential campus in Center Point for the first time since 2019, offering a weeklong overnight experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth ages 8–17. The camp featured ASL-fluent staff, inclusive activities and immersive exposure to deaf culture.

Shelby Ligon

Kerrville Daily Times • 03/20/2025

New Nimitz principal greets students, parents at Saturday ‘cafecito’

With 23 years in education and a background in bilingual instruction and leadership from Northside ISD in San Antonio, Lynda Guzman brings a student-first approach focused on collaboration, inclusion and academic growth to Nimitz Elementary School.

Shelby Ligon

Kerrville Daily Times • 03/20/2025

50 years of fitness: The Center for Fitness marks milestone with celebration

The Center for Fitness in Kerrville is celebrating 50 years of promoting health and wellness. Founded by Gail Sears in the 1970s, the center has grown into a community hub offering more than 50 fitness classes weekly, an indoor pool and a dedicated yoga and Pilates studio.

Tony Gallucci

Kerrville Daily Times • 03/20/2025

Aiming for the stars: Former NASA flight director Griffin speaks at HCYR Observatory launch party

The Hill Country Youth Ranch is unveiling its newly renovated Brinton-Franklin Observatory on the Big Springs campus in Leakey, with upgrades that will allow students hands-on access to the stars. Apollo Program flight director Gerry Griffin headlined the launch event.

Shelby Ligon

Kerrville Daily Times • 03/20/2025

A bonding experience: Lucky Star Art Camp offers course in welding for women

Discover how Lucky Star Art Camp empowers women through creative workshops like welding, painting, and yoga. Instructors like Emily Stewart inspire women to break barriers in male-dominated trades with hands-on experiences and industry support.

Shelby Ligon

Kerrville Daily Times • 03/20/2025

EV’s Bears for Boo Boos: Paying it forward, 1 bear hug at a time

Evie Garrett’s journey through multiple surgeries inspired her family’s nonprofit, EV’s Bears for Boo Boos, which donates Build-a-Bear stuffed animals to comfort sick children in the Kerrville area.

Shelby Ligon

Kerrville Daily Times • 03/20/2025

‘An extraordinary lady’ — Riverhill celebrates 105th birthday of resident Julia Finger

A longtime member and devoted golfer at Riverhill Country Club, Julia Finger was celebrated on her 105th birthday for her contributions in the annual Julia Finger Challenge and decades of volunteer work with Texas Children’s Hospital and Peterson Regional Medical Center.

Shelby Ligon

Hill Country Culture • 03/20/2025

The scoop on Pookie's: Local grade school entrepreneurs to open gelato shop

Pookie’s Patisserie, co-owned by 10-year-old Livia and 7-year-old Vivian Fore, opens in downtown Kerrville with mint green-inspired décor and authentic Italian pastries, gelato, and espresso. This charming family-supported venture brings handcrafted treats and seasonal flavors to the community.

Tom Holden

Kerrville Daily Times • 03/20/2025

Remembering local musician and Tejano legend Fritz Morquecho

Alfredo “Fritz” Morquecho, a beloved Kerrville resident and Tejano music legend, passed away at 89. Honored in the Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame, Morquecho’s decades-long career shaped West Texas music and enriched the local community through performances, mentoring, and cultural heritage.

Shelby Ligon

Kerrville Daily Times • 03/20/2025

Locals walk the red carpet as 'Sherlock Holmes: Mare of the Night' expands release

Kerrville filmmaker C.J. Goodwyn directs and writes indie film Sherlock Holmes: Mare of the Night. The movie premiered in San Antonio, broke box office records and will tour major U.S. cities. Goodwyn highlights local talent and community involvement in his dark, fresh take on the classic detective story.

Shelby Ligon

Kerrville Daily Times • 03/20/2025

Gosh! Fans join ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ cast to celebrate 20th year of cult fave

A fan-filled anniversary screening of Napoleon Dynamite at Kerrville's historic Arcadia Live Theater, featuring Q&A with actors John Heder, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries.

Symphony of the Hills

Kerrville Visitors Guide • 03/19/2025

Symphony of the Hills celebrates 25 years

The Symphony of the Hills has been a cornerstone of Hill Country’s music scene for nearly 25 years, performing classical and contemporary concerts at Kerrville’s Cailloux Theater. This 75-piece professional orchestra draws musicians from across the region and offers community-focused programs.