Local News

South Texas Blood & Tissue is hosting a Blood Drive Monday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX-27 in Kerrville.  Every blood donor will receive a $10 H-E-B Gift Card. How your donation helps: ~Provides blood for patients with serious injuries ~Supports cancer treatments and surgeries ~Helps mothers, children and many others in need One donation can save up to three lives. […]

The Texas Workforce Commission is accepting applications for disaster unemployment assistance for workers and self-employed individuals impacted by severe storms and flooding across Texas between July 12 and Aug. 4, 2026.  The assistance is available under a federal disaster declaration issued Sept. 1.  According to the Texas Workforce Commission, individuals in 20 designated counties may qualify if their employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of the storms […]

The City of Kerrville would like to inform motorists of upcoming gas line improvement work by Atmos Energy and its contractor, Denbow, beginning Monday, Nov. 2, beginning at 7 a.m., through Friday, Nov. 27. Work will impact portions of Francisco Lemos, Schreiner Street and Paschal Avenue.  Temporary lane closures and flaggers may be in place throughout the project.  Motorists should anticipate possible traffic delays. For more information visit kerrvilletx.gov.

The Kerr County Veterans Service Office has announced a temporary change to its walk-in service Nov. 16-20, 2026.  Veterans, dependents and caregivers who already have appointments scheduled during that week will still be seen as planned, unless contacted directly by the VSO office regarding a change.  Walk-in services are unavailable next week. Normal operations resume Monday, Nov. 23. The Kerr County VSO provides FREE assistance to eligible Veterans, their dependents […]

A memorial cross honoring victims of the deadly July 4 floods is returning to Flat Rock Park in Kerrville after being damaged by floodwaters this summer.  The giant cross, which serves as a symbol of faith and resilience for the Kerrville community, was bent when floodwaters surged through the park four months ago. While the cross was damaged, its concrete foundation remained intact.  The cross was sent to Mineral Wells […]

The Eastland family, which owns and operates Camp Mystic, has transferred control of the camp's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings to two independent fiduciaries, according to court documents. The Kerr County camp and some organizations affiliated with operations filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June.  The filing came about a year after 28 people, including 27 campers and counselors, died when the deadly July 2025 floods swept through the area.  According […]

The Boerne Police Department has officially kicked off its Blue Santa Program and is now accepting toy donations and applications for families in need.  The program is a collaboration which includes BPD, Boerne Fire Dept., Fair Oaks Ranch PD, Kendall County Sheriff's Office, Hill Country Family Services, American Legion Post 313, VFW Post 688 and Boerne ISD and is intended to help bring joy to children who might otherwise go […]

Texas DPS is asking witnesses to come forward after a crash on State Highway 46 killed a 22-year-old driver Wednesday.  The collision happened around noon, according to troopers. Investigators say a Mazda Miata traveling eastbound, crossed into oncoming traffic and struck an SUV.  The Mazda's driver, Levi James, 22, from Pipe Creek, was taken to a hospital, where he later died.  The SUV's driver was also treated for injuries. Anyone […]