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Starting April 1, 2026, people who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, benefits in Texas will no longer be able to buy certain types of food, including sweetened drinks and candy.  Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the federal government approved his request to ban the purchase of those items under SNAP. "The new SNAP guidelines will ensure taxpayer dollars are used to purchase foods that provide real […]

School supply lists for Fredericksburg, Harper, Doss, St. Mary's and Heritage are now available on each school's respective web sites in preparation for the 2025-26 school year.  Qualifying items will be tax free this weekend, Friday through Sunday, August 8-10. The Gillespie County Ministerial Association is hosting a School-to-School prayer service on Sunday, August 10.  The services will start at Harper, Stonewall and Fredericksburg Elementary Schools, 1608 N. Adams St., […]

In the wake of the devastating flood on July 4, the Kerr County community has shown incredible strength, resilience, and compassion.  As the community continues to recover and rebuild together, the City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to take a moment to reconnect, recharge and celebrate the spirit of unity that defines our area. The Parks and Rec. Dept. will be hosting a FREE Pop-Up Carnival […]

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers (Hill Country MHDD) is partnering with the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library to offer First Responder Family Support sessions this August.  Designed to provide families of first responders with meaningful emotional and mental health support, these sessions will be held in the library's meeting room on the following dates: ~Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ~Thursday, Aug. 7, from 1-3 p.m. These sessions […]

Individuals and Families affected by the July 4 flood disaster will be able to access a wide range of assistance and information on recovery services all under one roof during a MARC (Multi-Agency Resource Center) planned Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1-2, in Ingram. From 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days, the center will be set up at the Ingram Elementary School Cafeteria, 125 Brave Run West in Ingram. Attendees […]

A special event to distribute HEB gift cards to veterans aged 60 years and older is planned for Thursday, August 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., thanks to a joint effort between the Kerr County Veterans Service Office and the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG).  "All veterans are invited to join and receive a free gift card, as long as our supply lasts," said Kerr County Veterans Service […]

Ten more counties have been added to a federal disaster declaration following the July Fourth floods across the Texas Hill Country, according to Texas Governor Greg Abbott.  On Wednesday, Abbott said the following counties have been approved and added to President Donald Trump's Major Disaster Declaration: ~Edwards ~Guadalupe ~Kimble ~Lampasas ~McCulloch ~Menard ~Real ~Reeves ~Schleicher ~Sutton Additional counties may be added at a later date. "This approval will help Texas […]

Kerr County residents who may have suffered damage from the July 4 flooding disaster are being reminded that repairs to those structures located within the flood plain may require a Substantial Damage (SD) Assessment and a Floodplain Development Permit.  Before repairing, altering or replacing a roof, framing, walls, foundation, flooring, doors and windows, exterior siding and trim, interior drywall and paint, cabinets and countertops, plumbing, electrical systems or HVAC systems, […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library invites all Summer Reading participants to its Summer Reading award party on Thursday, July 31 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.  Participants will be able to partake in an afternoon of recognition, fun and pizza. The library wants to share with attendees the joy of reading. For additional information, contact the library's reference desk at (830) 258-1274, or visit the city's website at www.kerrvilletx.gov.