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James Avery jewelry, founded in Kerrville, announced a $1 million commitment to flood recovery relief for the Texas Hill Country.  In a Sunday social media post, the company said many of its "team members have been directly affected" by the recent floods. "To help address needs in the affected areas, James Avery is donating $1 million to relief and recovery efforts, including food, shelter, mental health care and other critical […]

Starting Monday, July 20, Kerr Konnect is offering rides free of charge for those affected by the recent floods.  This service is available M-F, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.  Rides are available for those residing within the Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point and Comfort areas.  Riders must allow 24 hours notice. Rides are subject to availability.  No more than 3 adult riders per ride, and people […]

The City of Ingram has made available several debris dumpsters for City of Ingram residents this week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The dumpsters are located on the lower portion of the Ingram Volunteer Fire Department property.  To access the site, turn onto Ingram Loop and follow it to the fire department.  The gates located on the left-hand side will be open, and personnel will be there to help […]

Flood recovery supplies are now available at the Hunt Preservation Society office, 1602 Hwy 39, Unit A in Hunt, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., while supplies last. Available items include: ~Muck & Gut bucket kits ~Fans ~Dehumidifiers ~Contractor bags ~Glove~Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ~Mold remediation spray It is asked that anyone interested in any of these supplies uses the Drive-through to pickup at the corner of Hwy 39 & […]

Kerr County and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority say new sirens and other recent upgrades to the area's flood warning system helped keep the public informed amid flooding last week.  According to UGRA General Manager Tara Bushnoe, three flood warning sirens were activated along the Guadalupe River under the county's protocol.  Two sirens were sounded along the South Fork, and one was activated in Hunt.  Three other sirens were not […]

The Center Point Volunteer Fire Department is once again rebuilding after floodwaters tore through its station last week, damaging equipment and the building itself.  The station sustained flood damages for the second year in a row. The latest flooding came after the Guadalupe River surged about 35 feet in just four hours.  Inside the VFD, standing water covered the floors while office furniture, kitchen supplies and newly purchased drying equipment […]

Severe damage in the lower area of the Kerr County Courthouse means the facility itself, located at 700 Main Street in Kerrville, will be closed to the public for the unforeseeable future.  All county offices not physically located within the courthouse plan to be open for business as usual on Monday, July 20. Kerr County's elected officials and administrators have forged a plan for all departments normally operating within the […]