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Kerr County has announced several upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics as Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas said he is "hopeful" after viewing the county's most recent local hospitalization number of COVID-19 patients. As of Friday, August 13, there were 20 COVID patients being treated in Peterson Regional Medical Center, down from 31 inpatients just the day before. "I hope this is the start of a downward trend with fewer, […]

The Kerrville Independent School District released their updated COVID-19 protocols which includes social distancing measures (3ft.) when feasible. Masks will be optional and teachers may not require students to wear them in their classrooms. Other preventative measures include providing hand sanitizers at all building entrances and learning spaces, along with disinfecting "high contact" commonly touched surfaces frequently. Rapid testing can be administered by trained KISD staff to symptomatic or "close […]

There will be plenty of activities to take part in this weekend before area schools begin on Monday. The 25th annual Kids Triathlon will be held Saturday, August 14 beginning at 9 a.m. at Singing Wind Park for all children ages pre-K to 18 years of age. Pre-registration will take place at the Parks and Recreation Dept., 2385 Bandera Highway, or online at www.kerrvilletx.gov. After the Kids Triathlon, 'Wet N' […]

Despite an executive order by Governor Abbott which prohibits public school districts from enforcing mask mandates, some of Texas' largest districts have already defied his order and will require masks in their schools. Some of the districts that will require students and staff to mask up this fall include Alamo Heights ISD, Austin ISD, Dallas ISD, East Central ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Judson ISD, Houston ISD and San Antonio ISD. […]

The Kerrville Independent School District announced their upcoming 2021-2022 academic school year COVID-19 protocols on August 10. The district also confirmed that they will not be offering Virtual Learning as an instructional model. KISD strongly encourages masks, but they are not mandatory. All campuses will be providing hand sanitizer at building entrances and will be disinfecting "high contact" areas and surfaces regularly. Students who have fever or are sick are […]

Local COVID-19 numbers have surged and are now at the same level as when things shut down via the Texas governor's order, according to Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas. "Since July 29, Peterson Regional Medical Center has notified me of 205 additional cases of COVID-19." As of Tuesday, August 10, there were 29 people hospitalized in Peterson Regional Medical Center for treatment of COVID-19, eight of which where […]

Due to the recent local uptick in positive COVID-19 cases in Kerr County, standard safety protocols will be observed by city council, city staff, and citizens/visitors attending city council meetings. Masks will remain voluntary, but highly encouraged, six-foot distance seating will be observed and visitor seating will be designated. Visitor overflow will be in the city hall lobby or outside city hall. Any citizen wishing to speak at city council […]

The City of Kerrville would like to make residents aware of the status of the Streets Reconstruction Project and have confirmed that construction has been completed on Cottage Street, Hillside Drive, Wallace Street and Upper Street North. Preparation is underway for the remaining streets in the ongoing project and will resume in mid to late August. The streets listed for reconstruction include West Barnett Street, McFarland Drive, Remschel Avenue and […]

Kerrville Independent School District will be hosting a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination clinic which will be conducted at the Tivy High School Gym on Saturday, August 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered by the Texas Military Department to people age 12 and older and is available to students, staff and Kerrville families. Vaccines are free of charge but pre-registration is required in order to […]