Local News

Kerr County officials were pleased to announce that local COVID-19 numbers are trending in a positive way, as the county reported a decrease in virus-related hospitalizations and saw 895 residents get vaccinated for the coronavirus over the last week. "Our hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients in Peterson Regional Medical Center are now down to 20 as of today," said Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas. Local hospitalizations mirrored those across […]

The 10th Annual Kerrville Triathlon Festival will be held this weekend, September 25-26, and will consist of 8 races, a sports exposition and a free Kids Fun Run. The event is being professionally organized by High Five Events, out of Austin, which has been working closely with the City of Kerrville, Kerr County and TxDOT. Event organizers want to remind everyone to anticipate various lane closures and the re-routing of […]

The Kerrville Independent School District has released their updated COVID-19 protocols which will continue to be modified based on changes to the public health guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and/or other authorities. Masks are strongly recommended at all campuses, but not required, good hygiene practices are encouraged, continuous disinfecting of "high contact" areas will continue along with the practice of social distancing (3 ft.) when feasible. Upon parent […]

The Kerr County Criminal Investigations Division, along with the KCSO Special Operations Division, Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division, Texas Highway Patrol, Texas Rangers, Kerrville Police Department, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Office of the Inspector General, and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission completed a multi-day operation to interdict online child predators in Kerr County. The multi-agency effort led to the arrests of five individuals: Joseph James Valles, […]

The City of Boerne has confirmed that beginning Sunday, September 19, the Texas Department of Transportation construction crews will begin work on their next phase along the eastbound access road of Interstate 10 and Highway 46. Work on TxDOT's I-10 Kendall Extension project is scheduled to last into 2022 with several phases of construction occurring throughout. The two main areas of work in Boerne are at the intersections of I-10 […]

The City of Kerrville is now accepting applications for the Kerrville Area Youth Leadership Academy (KAYLA). KAYLA has been very instrumental in helping to develop youth leaders and aiding in providing an overview of the variety of opportunities available through public service. Interested students must be Kerr County residents, currently enrolled in 9-12th grade for the 2021-22 school year and have not previously served as a member of KAYLA. Each […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the 20th Annual Lighted Parade, scheduled to be held Saturday, November 20th, at 6 p.m. in Downtown Kerrville. This event has become an annual tradition, officially kicking off the area's holiday season. Entry packets which include parade rules and regulations are available for pickup at the Kerrville Parks and Rec. office, 2385 Bandera Highway, or can be found online […]

Kerr County health officials were pleased to report that they saw an improvement in local COVID-19 hospitalizations over the weekend, with Peterson Regional Medical Center confirming it currently has 29 inpatients getting treated for the virus. That figure is down 7 individuals from the 36 hospitalizations reported in the county's last update on Friday, September 10. COVID-19 hospitalizations dipped slightly in regional numbers as well, seeing virus patients taking up […]

Governor Greg Abbott was in Houston Monday to sign a bill aimed at reforming Texas' bail system. Senate Bill 6, also called the Damon Allen Act, eliminates PR bonds for violent offenses, which is when a suspect does not have to put up any cash to get out of jail. It also requires defendants be granted and denied bail within 48 hours of their arrest and the person's criminal history […]