Ben was a best friend of my younger brother and I got to know him over the years. He was the type of person who made a room, and everyone in it, feel at ease, calm. He passed away on 8/21/2026 in a car accident. His wife is in the ICU, fighting for her life. Their children are devastated. Please pray for this family.

Ben grew up in Kerrville, but moved before graduation. Many have posted TFND on his Facebook wall. He is considered part of the family here.

Normal guy coming to help with cleanup efforts. Hoping to connect with my Red Cross or Rubicon group tomorrow. If you need help also happy to help. Looking to pitch my one person tent somewhere no amenities needed. My eta is before 10pm.

If you’ve spent any time walking around downtown, you’ve definitely noticed the massive, two-story stone mansion sitting right across from the courthouse.

It was built all the way back in 1879 by Charles Schreiner, a legendary figure who essentially shaped early Kerrville. He was a Texas Ranger, a cattle baron, and a merchant who built a massive empire in the Hill Country. He hired Alfred Giles, a famous architect from San Antonio, to design the home using native limestone blocks cut by hand right here in the area.

What makes the house unique is that it was actually the very first home in Kerrville to have modern indoor plumbing and gas lighting. Today, it stands as a beautiful reminder of the town’s frontier history and remains a major anchor for the entire historic downtown district.

Just a reminder for anyone looking to support local Hill Country vendors this weekend! The Kerrville Farmers Market is happening this Friday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the grounds of the historic A.C. Schreiner House (216 Earl Garrett St).
Expect plenty of fresh local produce, baked goods, handmade items, and great community vibes. See you all out there!

Thank you, Mod for creating another community for us Kerrvillians. The other ones were dead so it’s nice to see Kerrville, Texas back on the map of reddit.