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Kerr County property owners who elected to pay their property taxes in two installments are reminded that their second payment is due before the end of business day on Friday, June 30. In order to avoid penalties and interest, taxpayers who initially paid prior to November 30, 2022, should remit their 2022 property tax installment by June 30, according to Kerr County Tax-Assessor-Collector Bob Reeves. All payments must be made […]

The City of Kerrville is asking citizens to continue their water conservation efforts as city officials continue to monitor river flow, well levels, water system sustainability, water demand, short/long-term weather forecasts, and other related factors. Currently, the city is in Stage 1 water conservation measures. According to City of Kerrville Assistant Director of Public Works Scott Loveland, "Although rain events have occurred recently, we have to be mindful of the […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that its "Concerts by the River" series will continue this Friday, June 23, at 7 p.m., in Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive, with music provided by Landon Lloyd Miller and Rebecca Loebe. The event is free to the community. Attendees are advised to bring their own lawn chairs, picnic blankets, bug spray and flashlights. There will be food available […]

During the Monday night Fredericksburg Independent School District board of trustees meeting, trustees adopted a $61.7 million budget, but 42% of this amount will be sent back to the state for recapture, a practice commonly known as "Robin Hood." Additionally, trustees also set the nutrition budget at $2.7 million, and set its debt service fund at $7.9 million. This particular fund uses revenue from local property taxes to help pay […]

ERCOT asked Texans to voluntarily conserve power Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. due to extreme heat and forecasted record demand. Residents were asked to turn thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, turn off power and pool pumps, and avoid large appliances like ovens, washers, and dryers. Ninety percent of the power in Texas is scheduled through the Electric Reliability Council of Texas' power grid. This grid, which manages the […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is hosting a 'Last Chance Forever Raptor Show' as part of its Summer Reading Program on Wednesday, June 21 at 10 a.m. at the Callioux Theater. The show's concept was founded by master falconer and veterinary technician John Karger in 1978 and centers around the rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned birds of prey. This educational program has now garnered widespread recognition, reaching more than 500,000 […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department wants to remind citizens that there will be a fireworks display to celebrate the Fourth of July beginning at roughly 9:30 p.m. in Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive on Tuesday, July 4. Everyone should be reminded to take precautions accordingly for pets. For additional information, contact the Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department at (830) 257-7300, or visit the city's website at […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbot has vetoed 77 bills passed by the Texas House and Senate during the 88th legislative session, many of which pertained to the ongoing battle of property taxes in Texas. The governor did sign the state's two-year $321 billion budget. Sunday was the veto deadline. Within 24 hours of the special session starting last month, both the Texas House and Senate passed bills to cut property taxes. […]

The City of Kerrville's 2023 Parks and Recreation Activity Guide was recently honored with an Award of Excellence at the Texas Association of Municipal Officers' annual awards banquet June 8 in the Special Publications category for cities with populations less than 75,000. According to the Director of Parks and Recreation Ashlea Boyle, "Sharing our parks and activities with them in such a way that is eye-catching, fun, and creative." Boyle […]