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U.S. Federal Judge Xavier Rodriguez issued a 32-page ruling on Tuesday denying most of the injunctive relief sought by The Liberty in Action Network, or We The People, Liberty in Action, and Terri Hall and Rachel Vickers, in their ongoing lawsuit against the City of Kerrville.  The plaintiffs used the city over an election ordinance passed by the city council that placed limitations on electioneering within the Kathleen C. Cailloux […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is inviting families to join in for a bilingual Storytime on Thursday, September 12 at 10 a.m.  Families will be able to partake in songs, rhymes, and stories in both English and Spanish.  After the Storytime, kids will be able to participate in crafts. For more information, contact the library's reference desk at (830) 258-1274, or visit the library's website at www.kerrvilletx.gov.

The Kerr County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is hosting an informative open house on Saturday, September 28, as part of its active search for new squad members.  "Are you someone who can remain calm under pressure and are willing to lend a hand when someone is in need?  If so, then you may just be the perfect fit for CERT," said Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas. Current […]

The Kerr County Veterans Service Office urges those who lose a family member who was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces to report that death immediately to the VA.  "When you lose a family member, there are so many things that need to be handled in a short amount of time - and under circumstances that might be fraught with the many emotions of grief," said Kerr County Veterans […]

The 13th Annual Kerrville Triathlon Festival will be held September 28-29 in Kerrville.  This event typically brings thousands of athletes and spectators to the Texas Hill Country and was first established in 2011 when Austin-based High Five Events partnered with the City to bring a long-course triathlon to the Hill Country. Event organizers are still seeking groups interested in volunteering throughout that weekend, and multiple positions are available.  A donation […]

Open Testing with the Kerrville Police Department is scheduled for Saturday, September 21 at 9 a.m. at the Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe Street in Kerrville.  Individuals interested in attending should RSVP at kpdrecruiting@kerrvilletx.gov, and bring a valid driver's license. Applicants should wear athletic clothes because there will be a 2,000 meter row.  Additionally, applicants will be asked to complete a written test, the M-Pulse Assessment, and sit for an informal […]

The City of Kerrville's Wastewater Collections Department is scheduled to perform smoke testing throughout Louise Hays Park and along the River Trail on September 10-11.  On Tuesday, Sept. 10, testing will extend from the Riverside Nature Center Trailhead to the G Street Trailhead.  Louise Hays Park and that segment of the River Trail will be closed from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for safety. On Wednesday, Sept. 11, testing will […]

A series of new laws went into effect on September 1, including one that limited children's access to social media.  House Bill 18, also known as the SCOPE (Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment) Act, tightens restrictions for online users under the age of 18.  Social media sites will require users to register their age, and minors will be prohibited from making purchases on those sites.  Additionally, sites must block […]

A bat that was found in a Kerr County resident's backyard among his dogs has tested positive for rabies, becoming the county's 15th case this year.  The Saddlewood Boulevard resident brought the specimen to Kerr County Animal Services on Thursday, August 22, when it was then refrigerated to preserve its integrity over the weekend.  The resident was advised of protocol to follow for his exposed pets under the presumption that […]