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Symphony of the Hills kicks off season with ‘Bach to the Beatles’

The week's calendar includes dozens of other events across Kerr County, from wellness programs to farmers markets to ghost tours.

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Ulibarri, Chandonia score for Schreiner women in 2-0 soccer victory

The Mountaineers (2-4-0, 1-1-0) bounced back from Friday's 2-1 loss to St. Thomas (Texas) by dominating a Centenary squad that failed to register a single shot on goal.

Nonprofit Week: Big Brothers, Big Sisters

The program proves particularly crucial in communities like Kerrville and Ingram, providing role models for children, especially after events like the flood. The organization's biggest needs are volunteers, new board members and funding.

Nonprofit Week: Hill Country Vocal Arts Society

The choir emphasizes the healing role of arts in the community, particularly after the flood, bringing "peace" and speaking "to the spirit."

Nonprofit week: Elevate Adult Education

Elevate offers GED preparation courses, ESL (English as a Second Language) and digital literacy classes covering basic computer use, Word, Excel and telehealth, with many available in Spanish. Classes start in mid-September.

Nonprofit Week 2025: Playhouse 2000 and the Cailloux Center for the Performing Arts

The Cailloux Theater reopened after six months of renovations including a new roof, AC system and hearing assistance system.

Nonprofit Week 2025: Hill Country Atelier

The Atelier offers a three- to four-year core program, weekly life drawing and workshops, with plans to expand its new space to accommodate a waiting list of students. The school makes programs accessible through scholarships covering up to 50 percent of tuition.

Nonprofit Week 2025: The Pregnancy Resource Center

In response to the flood, the center pivoted to distribute over $30,000 worth of diapers, formula and car seats to any affected family, recognizing the tragedy's broad impact.

Nonprofit Week 2025: Our Lady of the Hills High School

Our Lady of the Hills emphasizes a close-knit community and dedicated staff, providing students opportunities in academics, arts and sports, including six-man football. The school features modern facilities, including an impressive gym, laboratories and a chapel.

Nonprofit Week 2025: Freeman-Fritts Vet Clinic and Shelter

Following the flood, Freeman-Fritts immediately responded by medically treating approximately 182 animals and distributing truckloads of pet food and supplies. Staff members rescued "Tippy," a cat separated from its owner during the flood, in one heartwarming recovery story.