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In December, the VA launched a new outreach program encouraging all eligible United States military veterans to enroll in VA health care -- including approximately 1 million previously unenrolled veterans who served in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan.  The program will include text messages and emails directly to veterans, public service announcements, paid advertising and events.  "The VA decided to embark on this campaign after hearing concerns from […]

Some school districts in the Hill Country have announced some schedule changes due to winter weather in the area. Bandera ISD will have no after school practice for softball and boys' soccer on Thursday, January 9.  Softball practice scheduled for Friday, Jan. 10 has been canceled. Ingram ISD activities scheduled for 5 p.m. and after on Thursday, Jan. 9 are canceled. Kerrville ISD has canceled all activities scheduled for after […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is set to host its next installment of "Movie Chat," a program which shares a similar format to book clubs, but with a cinematic twist.  Participants can check out a DVD copy of this month's featured film, "The Imitation Game," starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kiera Knightly, at the circulation desk to watch at their convenience prior to the discussion. The event will take place on Wednesday, […]

The Kerr County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is currently seeking new squad members who are willing to train and then be at-the-ready to serve their neighbors in their biggest times of need.  "If you can keep a cool, level head during an emergency situation, if you can jump into action without hesitation when you are needed and if you are ready to be trained on emergency procedures so that […]

The Kerrville Police Department has concluded the Holiday Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, a grant funded enforcement initiative in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation.  The program, which ran from December 16, 2024 through January 1, 2025, aimed to deter unsafe driving and reduce accidents through the Christmas and New Year's holidays.  During this enforcement period, the Kerrville Police Dept. conducted 60 traffic stops, 42 of which were for speeding. […]

In an abundance of caution and due to the upcoming inclement weather, the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce offices will be temporarily closed on Thursday, January 9. Anyone needing assistance can call (830) 896-1155. For more information regarding the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce, visit www.kerrvillechamber.biz.

Gillespie County Judge Daniel Jones, at the urging of Fire Marshal Steve Olfers and area volunteer fire department chiefs, initiated a burn ban on January 3 due to continuing dry conditions.  The ban is for 90 days, or until the Commissioners Court determines that the circumstances no longer apply.  Violating the burn ban is a Class C misdemeanor, which can result in a fine of up to $500. County judges […]

The City of Kerrville provides several ways in which to get rid of household waste as part of its Solid Waste Program through Republic Services.  In addition to the city's curbside service and landfill voucher program, the City of Kerrville is partnering with Kerr County to provide a Household Hazardous Waste collection event. 2025 Solid Waste Services include: ~ Trash, recycling & yard waste services:  City trash service customers should […]

It is advised to avoid travel during bad weather unless absolutely necessary, but some individuals will still find themselves on the roadways during a winter storm.  Here are five tips to help you drive safely in winter weather, according to Verify this.com. ~ If you skid, look and steer in the direction you want to go.  As soon as you feel your car start to slide, stop accelerating, and drive […]