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The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that Fischer's Mini Mart has generously sponsored this year's Fourth of July fireworks displays.  This fireworks display is recognized as the largest in the Texas Hill Country and is enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors in Kerrville as part of the Independence Day celebrations.  The display will commence immediately following the Kerrville's Fourth on the River event at approximately […]

The Austin Hill Country Chapter of the Ninety-Nines Inc., an international organization of women pilots, has announced its selection of the first annual "Spirit of the WASP Aviation Scholarship" recipient for 2025.  The scholarship supports an aspiring female aviator pursuing aviation training, reinforcing the Ninety-Nines mission: advancement of aviation through education, scholarships and mutual support while honoring its unique history and sharing its passion for flight. Grace Gillespie of College […]

The City of Kerrville municipal offices and the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.  Additionally, the city secretary's office will be closed in observance of the holiday.  Anyone needing assistance can email City Secretary Shelley McElhannon at Shelley.mcelhannon@kerrvilletx.gov. All city parks and the Parks and Recreation Office located at Kerrville Schreiner Park will remain open on June 19. Municipal offices and […]

The Fredericksburg Music Festival and School wraps up two weeks of performances on June 21 with a mass cello choir concert featuring Giovanni Sollima's 'Note Sconte' and concluding with the Ode to Joy from Beethoven's Symphony No 9.  The concert begins at 5 p.m. and takes place in the Ballroom of the Admiral Nimitz Hotel in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas.  The program also includes selections from Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is hosting its next installment of "Movie Chat" on Wednesday, June 18 at 3:30 p.m. in the library's third-floor conference room.  This unique program shares a format similar to the library's renowned book clubs, but with a cinematic twist. This month's featured film is 'Seraphine,' starring Yolande Moreau and Ulrich Tukur.  Participants can get more information and check out a DVD copy at the Circulation Desk […]

Subscribers seeking to reserve seating for Symphony of the Hills have until July 3 to make their selections.  Subscriber Level is for those who purchased the same seats at posted prices for all five concerts offered in 2025-26.  Subscriber seats are assigned on a first-come first-served basis. Patron Level seating options end after June 20.  Patron Level includes a gift amount above the ticket price that guarantees priority seating and […]

The City of Kerrville has issued a public notice to inform residents that the Parks and Recreation Department will be deploying fireworks on Friday, July 4, in a public display to celebrate the Independence Day holiday.  The fireworks will begin at approximately 9:45 p.m. in Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive.  Citizens are advised to take precautions accordingly for pets. For additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at […]

The Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT's) map of highway conditions includes information on roadways.  Here is how to filter out the flooded roadways:  Click "Default Location" when prompted Toggle off "Construction" and "Damage" and toggle on "Closures" and "Flood" Click "Hide Menu" at the bottom Once the menu is hidden, you will see "Show Menu" in the bottom right corner, which you can click to adjust the view. If you […]

Here are some tips to remember if you find yourself impacted by flooding. Before a flood: ~Think about flood-prone areas in your community and how you would navigate them if roads or bridges have to close down. ~Keep phones and devices charged, so you have a way to receive news alerts. ~Follow evacuation orders. During a flood: ~Seek higher ground. ~Never walk or drive through flooded roadways; avoid floodwaters as […]