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A Federal Judge in San Antonio, Justice Xavier Rodriguez, issued an order today denying a motion for both a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction against the City of Kerrville.  The named plaintiffs in the motion filed April 17, 2024 were LIA Network, Terri Hall and Rachel Vickers. In their lawsuit, the plaintiffs alleged that the City of Kerrville's Ordinance 2024-03 ("the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance") and Ordinance No. […]

Early voting begins Monday, April 22, through Tuesday, April 30.  Registered and eligible Texas voters may vote at any early voting location located in the county in which they live.  Tuesday, April 23, is the last day to apply to vote by mail.  Saturday, May 4, is Election Day.  Sample ballots are available on each county's elections website. To vote in Texas, you need to have a form of identification […]

In recognition of Earth Day, the City of Kerrville Public Works Solid Waste Division is giving some tips to citizens that help aid in eliminating waste from landfills. KNOW WHAT TO BUY:  The recycling effort begins at the store, and buying larger containers equates to less containers in the landfill.  When shopping, opt for items with compostable or easily recyclable packaging. KNOW WHAT TO THROW:  Aluminum products, cardboard, magazines, mixed […]

Kerr County has confirmed its 9th rabies case of 2024, matching the most recent high number of cases posted in 2021.  "Our office received a call on April 16 about a skunk that appeared to be in a resident's backyard on Indian Oaks Drive, just south of Kerrville," said Director of Kerr County Animal Services Reagan Givens.  An animal control officer was sent to the location, retrieved the animal and […]

The Kerr County Animal Services has confirmed the seventh and eighth cases of rabies this year and has issued a message of caution to the public.  "If you have not gotten your family pets vaccinated against rabies - a terrible, viral and deadly disease that attacks the central nervous system - then I would say there is no time like the present," said KCAS Director Reagan Givens.  KCAS says the […]

After participating in Gallagher's 2023 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey, the City of Kerrville was identified as an organization that excelled in implementing successful strategies for managing people and programs.  Specifically, Kerrville was recognized for its comprehensive framework for strategically investing in benefits, compensation and employee communication to support the health, financial security and career growth of its employees at a sustainable cost structure. "Being recognized as a 2023 […]

The Kerr County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the arrest of 33-year-old Isidro Arias-Benitez, 33, in the shooting death of his wife, 36-year-old Ana Marie Puente Ortiz, which occurred on April 9, at approximately 1:48 a.m. KCSO deputies and the Texas Rangers were both dispatched to an injured person call in the 100 Block of Corbin Circle in Kerrville, near Harper Road and Interstate 10.  Upon arrival, the victim was found […]

The Kerrville Police Department has confirmed the death of a two-year-old after officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of Pearl Street regarding a child being struck with a vehicle in the driveway. On Saturday, April 6, at 2:28 p.m., KPD and the Kerrville Fire Department arrived at the scene and immediately began rendering aid to the child, who was transported by ambulance to Peterson Regional Medical Center […]

Acting on the recommendations of Kerrville Fire Chief Eric Maloney and Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall, and to help assist emergency management and Kerr County initiatives, Kerrville Mayor Judy Eychner has issues a Declaration of Disaster as a precautionary measure to make it easier for the City to apply for federal relief funds in the event of an emergency. The Declaration of Disaster will be in effect for seven days […]