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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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Schreiner volleyball rallies for first win of the season, tops Redlands in four sets

Schreiner won 25-20, 25-16, 17-25, 25-23, improving to 1-1 in non-conference play. Redlands, the California-based opponent, fell to 0-1. It was Schreiner's second match in three days in San Antonio, following Tuesday's four-set loss to Trinity.

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Planning and Zoning Commission approves Texan Store truck stop and gas station

One commissioner said they'd gone into the meeting skeptical about putting a truck stop at one of the city's main entry points, but came away impressed after reviewing the company's site plan and existing locations, calling it a well-designed property.

Schreiner women drop second straight, falls 3-0 to Texas Lutheran

Texas Lutheran did all its scoring in the first half. Alejandra Lopez opened the game unassisted in the ninth minute, then set up Makenzie Ivie for a 2-0 lead in the 20th minute.

Schreiner falls 4-2 at Centenary (La.) in physical season opener

Schreiner answered in the 24th minute when Lewis Patterson scored off a Stephano Zagastizabal assist, cutting the deficit to 3-1 at halftime.

Jason Landrum: Aug. 24, 1984-Aug. 30, 2026

Jason was a one-of-a-kind person who found joy in the simple things he loved most. He enjoyed fishing, cosplay, and watching movies, and he had a genuine passion for knives and swords.

Everett Eugene Alexander Jr.: Dec. 5, 1963-Sept. 1, 2026

Alongside his career in law enforcement, he was an incredibly skilled and passionate carpenter. He loved working with his hands and poured his heart into building beautiful, lasting things.

Trump says he’s sending Texas $50.5 million for storm recovery — no word on what it covers

The obvious question locally: does this have anything to do with the flooding that hit Kerrville and the rest of the Hill Country in July?

Cora Belle Nunn: Aug. 3, 1936-Aug. 29, 2026

he was involved with several organizations including the First Presbyterian Church, Kerrville State Hospital, and was a Dietert Center clown for many years. She enjoyed playing the piano at several nursing homes in Kerrville.

Jeanine Marie Griffith: Jan. 4, 1943-Aug. 30, 2026

She was an underground miner at a time when women made up only a tiny percentage of the mining workforce. She did work most people could never imagine, facing challenges that demanded courage, endurance, and determination. She did it because her children needed her, and she never stopped showing up for them.