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President Donald Trump says more federal disaster assistance is coming for the Texas Hill Country, offering new hope to flood survivors who have spent months waiting for help rebuilding their homes and communities.  The announcement comes weeks after FEMA denied requests for additional disaster assistance following devastating flooding in July 2026. At a rally in Corpus Christi on Tuesday, Trump announced the decision, crediting requests from Texas Attorney General Ken […]

Texans in 62 counties affected by severe storms and flooding in July now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file many federal tax returns and make tax payments, Gov. Greg Abbott said.  The Internal Revenue Service granted the relief at Abbott's request.  The governor issued a state disaster proclamation covering the counties on July 14, the day the storms began, and asked the IRS for tax relief on Oct. 15. […]

Ahead of Halloween, veterinary experts are recommending tips for helping keep your pets safe. ~Be cautious with candy.  Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats in all forms, with dark and baking chocolate posing the greatest danger, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.  Sugar-free candies often also contain a sweetener called xylitol, which can cause serious illness. Raisins are another common hazard, as they […]

Blue Santa applications are due this Friday, October 30, by 4:30 p.m., according to the Kerrville Police Department.  Applications are still available at KPD, 365 Clearwater Paseo, Suite 400, in Kerrville.  Anyone interested can visit the front desk at the police department Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Blue Santa program, which is sponsored by the Kerrville Police Dept. and administered by the Kerrville Citizen Police […]

South Texas Blood & Tissue is hosting a blood drive in Kerrville Monday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX-27 in Kerrville.  One blood donation can save up to three lives.  Additionally, your donation can help: ~Patients undergoing cancer treatments ~Victims of accidents and traumatic injuries ~Patients needing lifesaving surgeries ~Helps mothers, children and many others in need Every blood donor will […]

On October 20, 2026, Investigators with the Kerr County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Division conducted a narcotics operation seeking to disrupt the drug trade in Kerr County.  According to a release, Investigators contacted a male suspect, Aaron Ray Salinas, 36, of San Antonio, through an online chat group.  Salinas agreed to travel from San Antonio to sell and deliver methamphetamine to investigators. Upon Salinas' arrival at the predetermined location, a […]

President Donald Trump signed the Mystic Alerts Act into law on Thursday to improve emergency alerts during disasters following the deadly July 2025 floods in the Texas Hill Country.  According to an official announcement from the White House, Trump signed H.R. 7022 on October 22, which requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish requirements allowing commercial mobile service providers to transmit emergency alerts through satellite communications. The legislation follows […]

The Hill Country Veterans Center's Wednesday Veteran Food Bank has announced its changing hours of operations.  The new hours are 1-3:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Hill Country Veterans Center, located at 411 Meadow View Lane in Kerrville.  Proof of military service and a valid Texas ID are required and the Bank is closed on federal holidays. The Veteran Food Bank offers food, pet food, clothing and free haircuts. Veterans […]

The first case of New World screwworm in wildlife in the United States has been found in an elk in Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.  The elk was discovered on a game ranch in Pecos County and was reported after being harvested by a hunter, the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said. The detection prompted additional wildlife surveillance in the area by the USDA and […]