aggiegirl1

Blue Santa has extended the application deadline through this Friday, Nov. 6.  The Blue Santa program, sponsored by the Kerrville Police Department and administered by the Kerrville Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (KCPAAA) offers children 13 and younger items such a as clothing and toys.  Additionally, the Rotary Club of Kerrville provides a food package for the recipient's entire family. Forms are available at the front desk of the police […]

FEMA Individual Assistance has been approved for affected Kerr County residents, according to Kerr Together, the long-term recovery group serving Kerr County and Comfort.  Residents can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call (800) 621-3362.  Residents can also receive application assistance at two locations: ~Kerr Together Disaster Relief Center: 98 Coronado Drive, Kerrville, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ~Center Point Historical Society: Downtown Center Point, Monday through Friday from 4 to […]

Families recovering from July's floods in 20 Texas counties can now apply for federal assistance after FEMA approved the state's appeal of an earlier denial.  Eligible counties include Bexar, Bandera, Comal, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, Uvalde and Zavala. FEMA's Individual Assistance program can help eligible survivors cover temporary housing, emergency home repairs and uninsured or underinsured personal property losses.  Other available support may include disaster legal services, disaster unemployment assistance […]

Daylight Saving Time officially comes to an end at 2 a.m. Sunday, giving most Americans an extra hour for their day. Many fire departments and safety organizations encourage people to use the time change as a reminder for household and driving reminders.  Consider these chores to your weekend checklist: ~Replace batteries in smoke detectors. ~Test carbon monoxide alarms. ~Change HVAC and air conditioning filters. ~Review emergency preparedness kits. ~Properly dispose […]

The Kerr County Sheriff's Office arrested nine people during a warrant roundup tied to several narcotics investigations, according to officials.  During the roundup, investigators seized 9.5 ounces of cocaine, 1.4 ounces of methamphetamine and 1 gram of ketamine, according to the Kerr County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office identified those arrested as Mario Esau Palma Ramirez, Reymundo Arreola Sanchez, Joe David Chavez, Kristin Jean Isham, Adam Lewis Shackelford, Eugene Washington […]

President Donald Trump says more federal disaster assistance is coming for the Texas Hill Country, offering new hope to flood survivors who have spent months waiting for help rebuilding their homes and communities.  The announcement comes weeks after FEMA denied requests for additional disaster assistance following devastating flooding in July 2026. At a rally in Corpus Christi on Tuesday, Trump announced the decision, crediting requests from Texas Attorney General Ken […]

Texans in 62 counties affected by severe storms and flooding in July now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file many federal tax returns and make tax payments, Gov. Greg Abbott said.  The Internal Revenue Service granted the relief at Abbott's request.  The governor issued a state disaster proclamation covering the counties on July 14, the day the storms began, and asked the IRS for tax relief on Oct. 15. […]

Ahead of Halloween, veterinary experts are recommending tips for helping keep your pets safe. ~Be cautious with candy.  Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats in all forms, with dark and baking chocolate posing the greatest danger, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.  Sugar-free candies often also contain a sweetener called xylitol, which can cause serious illness. Raisins are another common hazard, as they […]