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A suspect accused of stealing at least two Corvettes has been sentenced to four years behind bars.  Jose Israel Barrera Jr., 36, of San Antonio, has been sentenced to four years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after accepting a plea agreement on two counts of theft of a motor vehicle and unlawful carrying of a weapon.  Barrera was also ordered to pay $32,577.04 in restitution, including $10,077.04 to […]

The City of Kerrville municipal offices, the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, and the city secretary's office will be closed Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.  Anyone needing assistance on that day can email City Secretary Shelley McElhannon at Shelley.mcelhannon@kerrvilletx.gov. All city parks and the Parks and Recreation office at Kerrville-Schreiner Park will remain open on Columbus Day. Municipal offices and the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will resume […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced the date for the second annual "Art in the Park" event set for Thursday, Oct. 23, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Dr.  This free event aims to unite artists, performers and local organizations from the Hill Country, creating a lively and enjoyable experience for attendees of all ages. The event will include complimentary mini pumpkin painting and chalk […]

National Night Out will be celebrated throughout Gillespie County to honor law enforcement on Tuesday, Oct. 7. There will be celebrations in Stonewall at the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce, 250 Peach St., from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. The Cherry Mountain Community Club will host a block party  from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cherry Mountain School House, 2866 Cherry Mountain Loop, Fredericksburg. The Doss Community will have a hamburger and hot dog […]

If you want to vote in the Nov. 4 election, you'll want to make sure you're registered to vote by Monday, Oct. 6.  Across Texas, 17 constitutional amendments are on the ballot ranging from school district propositions, property tax exemptions, judicial reforms and parental rights. If you are registered but have lost your voter registration card, you can notify your county voter registrar in writing to get a new one. […]

Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department announced that certain areas will reopen to the public this week, just more than three weeks after the deadly Fourth of July flooding.  The following areas will open on Monday, Oct. 6: ~Designated areas within Louise Hays Park ~River Trail segment from Birkdale Trailhead (River Hills) to G Street Trailhead ~River Trail segment from Schreiner University Trailhead to G Street Trailhead ~River Trail segments from […]

Starting October 6 through Oct. 10, a City of Kerrville subcontractor will be performing warranty work on the sidewalk located at the southeast corner of Earl Garrett Street and Water Street.  During this time: ~The sidewalk in this area will be closed to pedestrian traffic. ~There will be temporary lane closures, which may cause delays and inconvenience to drivers. ~To view a map for the specified area affected, visit the […]

Kerr County Animal Services has confirmed the county's seventh rabies case of the year after a skunk was reported dead in a Kerrville neighborhood.  According to KCAS Director Reagan Givens, a resident in the 800 block of Leland Street contacted the agency after discovering a skunk that had come into contact with their two dogs.  An animal control officer collected the remains, which were sent to a state zoological lab […]