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Leaders from Kerr County and the City of Kerrville have been working together to coordinate and prepare for the upcoming April 8 total eclipse, which is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the Texas Hill Country.  According to a press release, aside from the inconvenience of heavy traffic, with proper personal and community planning, the event should promise to be a very positive experience for residents. The City of […]

The Kerrville Police Department is investigating a body found at Louise Hays Park Monday morning.  On January 22, at approximately 7:58 p.m., KPD officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Thompson Drive in reference to an unresponsive male.  Upon arrival, officers found a male subject who was deceased.  According to a release, the initial investigation into the matter indicates the male subject sustained what appeared to be an intentional […]

The City of Kerrville and its contractor, Elecnor-Belco, will begin construction along Water Street at the intersection of Earl Garrett for improvements to pedestrian safety and signalization beginning Monday, January 29.  The project is funded by the Texas Department of Agriculture for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) grant.  The project consists of a full intersection and traffic rebuild at Water Street and Earl Garrett to include new […]

Kerr County and the National Weather Service are teaming up to present a basic Skywarn training event on Thursday, February 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX27 in Kerrville.  The event is open to the public, and walk-ins are welcome. Skywarn is a volunteer-based spotter program that connects 350,000-400,000 trained individuals nationwide who assist their respective communities regarding severe weather reports.  Skywarn members provide […]

Together With Hill Country Veterans is hosting a suicide prevention program Saturday, January 20 at 2 p.m. in the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library's meeting room.  The program is free and registration is not required. The program will be led by Kathy Turner, a seasoned clinical social worker, and aims to provide attendees with essential insights and skills to address the challenging issue of suicide.  The program also helps individuals identify signs […]

Brenda Hughes has officially filed as a candidate for the Office of Councilmember Place 4 on the Kerrville City Council, according to City Secretary Shelley McElhannon.  Hughes' application has been verified for eligibility and found to be sufficient; therefore, Hughes is an official candidate for the Office of Place 4 on the Kerrville City Council at the May 4, 2024 municipal election. In accordance with the City Charter, any person […]

Joe Herring, Jr. has officially filed as a candidate for Mayor on the Kerrville City Council, according to City Secretary Shelley McElhannon.  Herring, Jr.'s application has been verified for eligibility and found to be sufficient. In accordance with the City Charter, any person who lawfully qualifies and is a registered voter of the City of Kerrville, may file an application for a place on the ballot.  Councilmembers are elected at […]

The Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to check their cupboards due to possible salmonella contamination in certain Quaker Oats products, including some very popular cereals and snack bars. Quaker's chewy granola bars and granola cereals, like Quaker oatmeal squares, Cap'n Crunch cereals and cereal bars, instant oatmeal and Munchies snack mix are all under recall.  That is in addition to the chewy bars, big chewy bars, Dipps and […]

The Austin/San Antonio National Weather Service said that most of the frozen precipitation associated with the arctic front has ended throughout the Hill Country but cautioned motorists that roads can remain slick.  In addition, the NWS issued a wind chill advisory/warning through Tuesday morning. The NWS predicts wind chills of -10 degrees to 0 degrees tonight and Tuesday morning.  The low temperatures Tuesday are expected to be around 13 degrees.  […]