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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) says it is confident there is enough reserve power on hand to get Texans through the current ice storm. According to ERCOT interim CEO Brad Jones, the state has 15,000 megawatts of power on reserve to use as needed (roughly enough for 11 million homes). The load is expected to peak at 71,000 megawatts Friday morning. Governor Greg Abbott said on Wednesday that […]

Drivers are being asked to avoid non-essential travel on Thursday due to icy conditions making road conditions dangerous. If you must drive, information on road conditions throughout the state can be found at DriveTexas.org, or by calling (800) 452-9292. TxDOT has offered the following tips for those must travel during inclement weather: slow down; maintain at least three times the normal following distance on snow or ice; watch carefully for […]

The City of Fredericksburg has announced that city offices and the Sanitary Landfill and Recycling Center will be closed Thursday, February 3, due to inclement weather. No decision has been made regarding Friday, as city officials continue to monitor the weather situation. Crews will attempt to collect garbage as scheduled unless weather conditions become too hazardous for crew safety. If needed, city officials will notify customers of any changes made […]

In anticipation of the winter weather storm, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly announced that most county offices will be closed all day Thursday, February 3. A determination regarding Friday, February 4, will be made later. Closed will be the offices located in the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street in Kerrville, and offices located in the West Kerr Annex, 3350 Junction Highway in Ingram. All court dockets are cancelled, as […]

The City of Kerrville Public Works Department is reminding citizens to make special arrangements for inclement weather. One of the most common hazards in Kerrville is freezing run-off from irrigation systems. It is advised that individuals turn their water irrigation systems off to ensure they don't become a liability. If assistance is needed to shut off water flowing to an irrigation system, a licensed irrigator should be contacted. Always wrap […]

The Kerrville Independent School District has announced that out of an abundance of caution, schools and offices will be closed and all activities will be cancelled on Thursday, February 3. K.I.S.D. officials will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions to determine the status for Friday. The K.I.S.D. calendar has a Bad Weather Makeup Day scheduled for Monday, April 18. This day will now be a regular school and […]

Kerr County, Texas, and City of Kerrville Emergency Management Leaders are working with First United Methodist Church in Kerrville to offer a central location for those who need warmth during the upcoming arctic cold front. The church, located at 321 Thompson Drive, will open its gymnasium to anyone seeking warmth from 8 a.m. until dark on Thursday and Friday, February 3 - 4. The warming center is prepared to receive […]

A winter weather storm of mostly low, freezing temperatures with a chance of precipitation is expected in the Hill Country beginning late Wednesday afternoon. According to Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas, "This storm will not come close to the devastating snow and ice event we experienced last February, but initial reports are showing it will bring very cold temperatures in the low teens." County officials are reminding residents […]

Kerr County officials reported Monday that nine additional COVID-19 fatalities have been attributed to Kerr County residents over the past week, pushing the county's confirmed COVID-19 death toll to 159. Other county coronavirus statistics released on Monday: 34 hospitalizations at Peterson Regional Medical Center, 1,317 hospitalizations in the 28-county region that includes Kerr County, 180 active cases and 49.15% of Kerr County residents are fully vaccinated against the virus. Gillespie […]