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Louis Amestoy

Growing up in Southern California, Louis Amestoy remained connected to Texas as the birthplace of his father and grandfather. Texas was always a presence in the family’s life. Amestoy’s great-grandparents settled in San Antonio, Texas, drawn by the city’s connections to Mexico and the region’s German communities. In 2019, Louis Amestoy saw an opportunity to make a home in Texas. After 30 years of working for corporate media chains, Louis Amestoy saw a chance to establish an independent voice in the Texas Hill Country. He launched The Lead to be that vehicle. With investment from Meta, Amestoy began independently publishing on Aug. 9, 2021. The Amestoys have called Kerrville home since 2019.

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During delta surge, Kerrville nursing homes saw small COVID-19 caseloads

Vaccinations are one possible explanation as why nursing homes haven't been hit as hard as they were during the second wave.

The Lead Sept. 16: It's all about the dogs; TexFest kicks off tonight

Schreiner University announces its fall enrollment numbers.

Kerr County donations trickled into California recall

16 residents from Kerr County donated money to the failed recall effort

Peterson reports its first COVID-19 death in September

10 remain hospitalized in Peterson's intensive care unit.

The Lead Sept. 15: U.S. asks for injunction against Texas; procedures rule the day on Kerrville City Council

The Kerrville City Council shows some worts in a three-hour meeting on Tuesday night.

COVID-19 claims life of Kerrville doctor; 34 hospitalized

The numbers rise at Peterson after a one-day break; 10 are in the ICU.

Committee tackles Kerr County's aging public buildings; how to replace, rebuild and upgrade

The five members of a committee are doing the legwork before expected bond measure is place on 2022 ballot.

As Tropical Storm/Hurricane Nicholas approaches, things get weird in Galveston

A man dressed as Michael Meyers, the rampaging murderer from "Halloween" is seen walking on the beach with a knife before being arrested.

The Lead Sept. 14: Hurricane Nicholas drenches Texas coast; Kelly pours water on conspiracy theories

Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly refuses to take the bait on discussing COVID-19 conspiracies and 5G radio waves.

City Council set for readings, lots of readings on Tuesday night

Budget, tax rate and subdivision guidelines will all be read.