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Area U.S. military veterans who have business to conduct with the Kerr County Veterans Service Office are notified that the office will be closing for the week of June 3-7.  "We appreciate the public's understanding and patience as we must close temporarily for a week in order for staff members to undergo necessary training," said Kerr County Veterans Service Officer Jenna Sanchez, U.S. Air Force (retired). The Veterans Service Office […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will be kicking off their Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The day's events will include live music from the Short Street Band, Shim's Be Blessed food truck, a bounce house, and plenty of games. There will be a variety of programs for all ages, including professional performances at the Callioux Theater, crafts, movies, storytimes, LEGO club, and books […]

The City of Kerrville has said it is reducing its safe operating capacity from 6 million gallons per day to 4.5 MGD due to the continuing decline of the Guadalupe River flow in Kerr County and the hot summer months still ahead.  In doing this, the results equate to a self-curtailment of 1.5 MGD. The City says that this reduction may mean that moving into the Stage 3 water restrictions […]

The Kerr County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division acted in response to a notification from the Department of Family & Protective Services on May 6th, regarding a child displaying an injury resulting from possible child abuse.  Deputies began an investigation into the allegation and concluded with the issue of a warrant for the adult believed to be responsible, 39-year-old John Paul Richardson, of Kerrville. Richardson attempted to avoid arrest after […]

Most Kerr County offices will be closing for a one-day break on Monday, May 27, to observe the federal holiday, Memorial Day.  This closure affects county departments located in the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street in Kerrville, and in the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex, 510 College Street in Ingram.  There will be no break in action for emergency services, including law enforcement, fire department and EMS services. All […]

Kerr County officials say that a 12th case of rabies has been confirmed in Kerr County after Kerr County Animal Services retrieved a skunk that had been killed by family pets at a residence on Thurman Street.  The sample was sent on May 16, and the report that the skunk was infected with rabies came back positive on Saturday, May 18. "You never know when a wild animal will visit," […]

Early voting in Gillespie County for the primary election runoff races begins Monday, May 20, and runs through Friday, May 24, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The runoff races feature Gillespie County Sheriff and Texas State Board of Education District 10 candidates.  Incumbent Buddy Mills faces Chris Ayala in a runoff for the Republican nomination for sheriff, and incumbent Tom Maynard squares off against Mary Bone for the state […]

The ramp behind the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library leading to the Kerrville River Trail and Louise Hays Park will be closed on two separate occasions to facilitate the city's newest art installation.  The first closure begins at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 20, until approximately noon on Friday, May 24.  The second closure begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, until approximately 5 p.m. on Friday, May 31. The ramp […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department's "Concerts by the River" series continues Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. in Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive.  Citizens and visitors are invited to come out and enjoy the river views and live country music provided by the Luiz Hayze Band and Surrender Hill, and the event is free. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, flashlights, and bug spray.  Food […]