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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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Truck stop and gas station chain eyes Sidney Baker Street site near I-10

The commission meets at 4 p.m. at City Hall. The only public hearing item on the agenda is Case PZ-2026-16, a bundle of three conditional use permits covering roughly 12.57 acres on Sidney Baker Street, on and around the site of a former Exxon station.

Charles Patrick Smith: Jan. 5, 1944-Aug. 23, 2026

Deeply committed to his community, he volunteered for many years as a water sample collector for UGRA, at the Nature Center caring for bird feeders, as well as at the local VA Hospital Museum and charter member of AMVETS.

Cora Matthews: Aug. 17, 1955-Aug. 21, 2026

She was a stay-at-home mom until the children were older and worked as a beloved cashier at a local restaurant for many years until she and her husband retired and moved to Kerrville, TX in 2009. 

Photo gallery: Schreiner women’s soccer exhibition against Concordia

The Schreiner University women's soccer team opened its season on Sunday by playing host to Concordia Texas i

LaVonda Foreman: Sept. 5, 1932-Aug. 22, 2026

LaVonda’s greatest joy was her family. She took great pride in being a wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her home was filled with laughter, good food, and people who felt welcome. She never met a stranger and had a gift for making everyone feel at ease.

Bryan Gober: Jan. 8, 1976-Aug. 20, 2026

Bryan loved to make people laugh. His smiling eyes and Copenhagen grin lit up the atmosphere whenever he showed up. He always had a joke or funny story because laughing with his friends brought him joy.

Aurora “Dora” Arredondo Barron: July 10, 1923-Aug. 26, 2026

After moving to Kerrville, Dora worked for approximately 55 years as a household manager and caregiver, a reflection of the generous and nurturing spirit that those who knew her will always remember.

Federal judge approves Meta settlement sending over $1 billion to Texas — and rewiring teens’ social media

The multistate group that tried the case will receive a minimum of $12.1 billion and up to $17.1 billion — described by New Jersey's attorney general, a co-leader of the litigation, as the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the 1990s tobacco deals.

Veterans Benefits Fair returns Sept. 3 — and won’t be back until 2028

The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Happy State Bank Expo Hall at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Texas 27. Admission and parking are free, door prizes will be given away every half hour, and two food trucks will be on site.

Photo gallery: Schreiner volleyball vs. Our Lady of the Lake

Schreiner University volleyball opens the 2026 season in an exhibition match against visiting Our Lady of the Lake.