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The Kerrville Police Department has released a statement regarding a recent anonymous email that was received by Kerrville Mayor Judy Eychner. According to KPD Sgt. Jonathon Lamb, the tone and language used in the email was said to be concerning and clearly intended to be intimidating in nature. "We are reviewing the matter to determine if Texas laws have been violated, and we will take appropriate action if that proves […]

The City of Kerrville officially debuted two new pieces to its public art inventory on April 24, one at Carver Park, 820 Webster Street, and one on the third floor of the Downtown public parking garage, 201 Clay Street. With the support of Big Seed and funding by the Kerr County Lead, local artist George Waring brought his vision of promoting community influence to life in the Doyle District dual-piece […]

Kerrville and the surrounding Texas Hill Country will be experiencing two unique solar eclipse events in the next twelve months. On October 14, 2023, an annual solar eclipse will be on display, followed by a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Witnesses of these events are reminded that both eclipses will require glasses for safe viewing. Eclipse glasses and commemorative t-shirts can now be purchased at the Kerrville Parks […]

Peterson Health's Trauma Team has announced the Save-A-Life Jacket Program, a fundraising campaign to help keep community kids safe in the water during summer months. The goal of the campaign is to raise funds to provide 200 life jackets to three -and four-year-old children within the community that are at the highest risk of drowning. Recipients of these donations include students that attend the Early Childhood Center in Kerrville, a […]

Mason County officials were pleased to announce that the Mason County Courthouse finally received a new crown after a fire destroyed it over two years ago. The arson fire resulted in the destruction of the cupola of the courthouse in February 2021, and the fire left around $20 million in damage to repair the 111-year-old courthouse. The suspect in the arson, Nicholas Miller, has been arrested and charged with burglary […]

Construction on a new water line installation began in Kerrville on Monday, April 24, from the Washington Street intersection through Water Street, finishing at Tivy Street. Northbound lanes closest to Notre Dame Catholic Church will be reduced during construction, but a two-way street will still be available. Driveways belonging to the Notre Dame church and school will be notified ahead of time as to when their driveways will be shut […]

The City of Kerrville has announced that the City Finance Department has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the City of Kerrville's Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. This award is considered the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, […]