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The most recent COVID-19 statistics reported in Kerr County show that case numbers remain relatively stable since Thanksgiving, with local active cases increasing, but area hospitalizations getting smaller. According to Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas, Kerr County has 386 active coronavirus cases, 6,702 recoveries, 4 COVID-19 hospitalizations at Peterson Regional Medical Center and 140 confirmed COVID-19 fatalities (an increase by two individuals), as of December 6. The Texas […]

The Boerne Independent School District will be hosting a job fair on Monday, December 13, which will be held at the district's Administration Building, 235 Johns Road, in Room C 134. BISD is currently looking to fill several positions: custodians, food service staff, bus drivers and fleet technicians. The job fair's hours will be from 8:30-11:30 a.m., and from 1:00-3:30 p.m. All Boerne I.S.D. Directors will be in attendance at […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to celebrate the holiday season with two events scheduled to take place this Saturday on the Kerrville River Trail. "Running Home for the Holidays 5K" will be taking place on Saturday, December 4, at 4 p.m. in Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive. Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Christmas character, and the best costume will […]

KENDALL COUNTY, Texas — The Kendall County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that a bed and breakfast cabin operator in Comfort has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of Invasive Visual Recording. A Jay Allee, who police say operates Cielito Lindo Bed and Breakfast Cabin Rental in Comfort, is accused of secretly videotaping guests staying at his cabin for over a year, according to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office. A […]

The Kerrville Police Department and Kerrville Pets Alive! have posted pictures of five dogs looking to be adopted in Kerr County after a multiple dog surrender to Kerr County Animal Services. There is no required "hold time" for owner surrenders, and the press release states that the dogs' lives are in jeopardy. KCAS is a county taxpayer funded facility with limited resources and space. KPA! is a nonprofit animal charity […]

On Tuesday, November 23, at approximately 6:50 a.m., the Gillespie County Sheriff's Office received information regarding a vehicle entering Gillespie County that could be smuggling undocumented illegal immigrants. Gillespie County deputies spotted the car and attempted a traffic stop after observing the vehicle make a traffic violation, according to a press release. Reports state that the vehicle continued eastbound, despite attempts to pull it over, before stopping in the 10700 […]

The City of Boerne Utilities wants to remind all of us to not put holiday cooking safety on the back burner! Here are a few safety tips: Don't use extension cords. Keep Cables away from hot areas. Avoid water contact with outlets. Don't overload electrical circuits. Plug counter appliances into GFI-protected outlets. Never attempt to fry a turkey inside a house. Happy Thanksgiving!

The City of Kerrville Municipal Offices and the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25-26, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will resume regular business on Saturday, November 27 at 10 a.m., and municipal offices will resume business at 8 a.m. on Monday, November 29. Additionally, the city secretary's office will be closed November 25-26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Citizens needing assistance […]

The Kerr County Commissioners' Court announced that Noel Putnam, of Hunt, has been named as their new grant administrator. The position was recently created as a concerted effort to save and stretch county taxpayer dollars and help the county seek out additional funds. Putnam will be responsible for orchestrating attempts to help identify and obtain supplemental funding sources that will assist local governmental agencies in their various services to citizens […]