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 Kerr County agricultural producers who feel that their operations have been impacted by drought or natural disaster events in 2020 0r 2021 may be eligible for emergency relief payments to help offset crop losses. The USDA recently announced that commodity and specialty crop producers are being offered a series of USDA programs to assist with recovery efforts as well as provide risk management and resilience training. Some of the programs […]

Kerr County officials want to get the word out to any county agricultural producer who may have been recently impacted by wildfire damage that there are USDA programs being offered to assist in recovery efforts.  The United States Department of Agriculture is also offering various programs that can aid in management guidance for future risks. According to Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas it is crucial that safety is […]

Texas' primary runoff elections are officially underway with Early Voting beginning Monday, May 16 through Friday, May 20.  In March, Texas voters cast their ballots in the primary election but not every race had a clear winner. This year's Texas primary runoff election will be held on Tuesday, May 24, and the last day to register to vote in the primary runoff election was April 25. Individuals can check online […]

It’s finally Friday, and kicking off your weekend with some reminders out of Kendall County. Early voting for a judge position begins Monday, May 16, and runs through Friday, May 20, at the Kendall County Courthouse Annex from 8 AM to 6 PM. After narrow margins in the Republic primary last March, Shane Stolarczyk and Chris Taylor were within a 2 percent margin, forcing a primary runoff election.  On Election […]

Judy Eychner, who has been serving on the Kerrville City Council, appears to have won her bid to serve as the City of Kerrville's next mayor.  Eychner received 60.1% of uncanvassed votes, defeating her competitor L. Brent Bates. Eychner's Place 3 Councilmember position appears to have been won by former mayor and city councilman Joe Herring Jr., as he obtained 63.41% of the votes over his challenger Katy Chapman-Hanna. Incumbent Place […]

With summer almost here, the Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department, in lieu of National Water Safety Month, is reminding citizens of some water safety tips.  The number one cause of unintentional injury-related death for children 15 and under is drowning.   It is highly recommended that parents and adults always be present when children are around water,  Experts suggest that young children should always be within an arm's reach, and adults […]

In Kerr County:  The City of Kerrville will have an opportunity to vote on Proposition A, which is the issuance of the City of Kerrville to designate bonds for a public safety facility and the levying of a tax in payment thereof, in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000. Other positions to be filled at the next General Election include:Mayor:  Judy Eychner;  L. Brent BatesCouncilmember , Place 3:  Katy Chapman-Hanna;  […]

Whataburger is offering teachers across the country free breakfast during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-7, from 5-9 a.m.  The popular food chain said teachers can get breakfast items for free by showing their school ID card. By using the online discount code WHATATEACHER22, they can also get a 25% discount on merchandise through the Whatastore, Whataburger's online shopping site. Also part of the burger joint's celebration, the WhatATeacher awards are designed […]

The City of Kerrville and the Economic Improvement Corporation have recently entered into an economic development grant agreement with Peterson Health to expand their medical campus, which will also bring jobs to the community.  According to a press release, the grant will help build out regional infrastructure identified in Kerrville 2050, and will be critical for Peterson's new $44 million Amanda and J. David Williams Surgery Center on the Peterson […]