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FEMA announced the opening of a new Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to provide support to survivors and flood-affected families in Kerrville.  The new location comes after the closure of the center located at First Baptist Church in Kerrville, which opened just short of a week after the disaster and remained in operation until Friday. The new Disaster Recovery Center opened on Saturday, Aug. 23 and is located at the Hill […]

Kerr County officials agreed to move forward with a multi-phase flood warning system designed to provide life-saving alerts to residents in flood-prone areas of the Hill Country.  The Kerr County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved the motion for Kerr County, the Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA), the City of Kerrville and the City of Ingram to present a plan for the system within a month. Commissioners also discussed draining Ingram Lake […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library invites the community to join in celebrating the library's birthday on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Opened on Aug. 26, 1967, the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library has served Kerrville and Kerr County for 58 years, continuing its mission to provide knowledge, connection, and lifelong learning opportunities. The library continues to honor the vision and dedication of Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth Butt, whose extraordinary commitment to education and community service established […]

The City of Kerrville municipal offices, the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, and the city secretary's office will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.  Anyone needing assistance can email City Secretary Shelley McElhannon at Shelley.mcelhannon@kerrvilletx.gov. All city parks and the Parks and Recreation office at Kerrville-Schreiner Park will remain open on Labor Day. Municipal offices and the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will resume normal business hours […]

Cleanup efforts continue in Kerr County more than seven weeks after the devastating July 4 floods. According to county officials, as of Friday, more than 400,000 cubic yards of vegetative flood debris have been collected.  Between the state and companies contracted by the city and county, the post said 411,059 cubic yards of debris has been collected.  For context, the county said that would be enough to fill 32 football […]

Due to a gas leak, the City of Kerrville Street Division is closing Sidney Baker (State Highway 16) in both directions in front of the YO Hotel. Detour signs are being placed. Public safety personnel should consider alternate routes.

Due to a gas leak, the City of Kerrville Street Division has closed the intersection of Jackson Road and Methodist Encampment Road.  Repairs are estimated to take four hours. Detour signs are in place. Public safety personnel should consider alternate routes.

The City of Kerrville is currently accepting applications for its fourth Citizens Government Academy, a 10-week program designed to engage residents and provide a behind-the-scenes look at city operations and services.  The Academy offers an interactive learning experience featuring classroom discussions, facility tours, and hands-on activities with city staff.  Participants will gain insight into the work of City Council, Public Works, Police and Fire, and other municipal services -building a […]

The Texas House and Senate discussed and ultimately passed bills that would implement new safety standards following the deadly July 4 floods.  Here's where the bills they're considering stand: CAMP SAFETY House Bill 1 would require overnight kids' camp operators to develop emergency plans, including for natural disasters, and submit them to the state.  The plans must include information on when to shelter or evacuate, and they must be taught […]