October 15, 2019 KERRVILLE, TEXAS – Whataburger and James Avery Artisan Jewelry are partnering for a third year on another one-of-a-kind charm; this year it’s the Enamel Whataburger French Fries Charm. “For more than 65 years, our James Avery artisans have crafted jewelry in the Texas Hill Country that holds special meaning for our customers,” […]
Young artists bring value of compassion into living color
Louis Amestoy | louis.amestoy@dailytimes.com Nov 20, 2019 Paulina Orta is not afraid to answer questions, speak in public and paint — a lot. The 10-year-old fifth-grader from Kerrville’s Starkey Elementary School wasn’t exactly sure who Fred Rogers was, but she was clear about the reason of his work. “Kindness matters,” said Orta, who began speaking […]
Public gets look at comprehensive plan updates
Jenna Carpenter Staff Writer jenna.carpenter@dailytimes.com May 8, 2018 The Kerrville Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is a step closer to putting the finishing touches on the update to the city’s master plan On Tuesday, committee members hosted a meeting at the Hill Country Youth Event Center to discuss the ways they’ve changed the plan since hosting […]
James Avery Artisan Jewelry opens first Army & Air Force Exchange Service locations
KERRVILLE, Texas, Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a family-owned jewelry company based in Texas, announces their wholesale relationship with Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Last month, the company opened James Avery kiosks at Fort Hood, Texas and Fort Belvoir, Virginia. “Our founder, James Avery, was a B-26 bomber pilot during […]
James Avery Artisan Jewelry Celebrates 65th Anniversary
August 15, 2019 Forging Hope Program to Donate $165,000 to Local Nonprofits KERRVILLE, TEXAS – James Avery Artisan Jewelry, the family-owned jewelry retailer known for making artisan jewelry in the Texas Hill Country, is celebrating its 65th Anniversary. Founded in 1954, James Avery began his jewelry legacy with about $250 in capital and a small […]
KEDC chief talks new role, opportunities
From the Kerrville Daily Times, November 2018 Gil Salinas said he could talk for hours about economic development. “I’m an economic development nerd,” he said. “I really found my match in my career and what I enjoy doing, and that is fostering and creating opportunities. We’re not giving people jobs or businesses money, we’re […]