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The Kerrville Independent School District has released a statement saying that per Governor Abbott's mandate released earlier today, Kerrville ISD will be lifting its current mask mandate. Facial coverings will be optional for all students and staff effective immediately. All other COVID-19 safety mitigations will remain in place for the remainder of the current academic school year. Abbott issued an executive order Tuesday banning school districts and other "governmental entities […]

During the past week, the total number of active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Kerr County has continued to decrease, according to Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas. The county released their most up-to-date statistics which show 47 active COVID-19 cases and just two virus related hospitalizations. There are no mass vaccination clinics set for the coming week, but vaccines are available at local pharmacies or by signing up […]

Governor Abbott has notified the U.S. Department of Labor that Texas will end its participation in pandemic-related federal unemployment compensation starting June 26. This includes ending a $300 weekly unemployment supplement from the federal program. Abbott released a press release stating, "According to the Texas Workforce Commission, the number of job openings in Texas is almost identical to the number of Texans who are receiving unemployment benefits, but does not […]

Texas grocery chain H-E-B has announced it will offer free curbside pickup for all of its Texas stores. The service previously came along with a $4.95 charge with a minimum of $35 on orders. According to Rachael Vegas, Senior Vice President of eCommerce Merchandising, "Our goal with H-E-B Curbside is to give Texans an easier, more convenient way to shop for the products they want and need, and we are […]

(NEW YORK) -- The trailer for Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey's mental health documentary series The Me You Can't See is here. On Monday, Apple TV+ dropped the first look at the upcoming docuseries, which premieres this Friday. The Me You Can't See was both co-created and executive produced by the Duke of Sussex and the talk show legend. The trailer gives viewers a look at the high-profile guests who […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has released their 2021 Activity Guide online at https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/2021_Activity guide. Additionally, it will be mailed to more than 8,000 homes in the coming weeks to City of Kerrville residents. Included in the guide is information regarding department activities such as aquatics, special events, adult sports leagues and tournaments and information regarding parks and facilities in the area. For more information visit www.kerrvilletx.gov […]

The Texas Department of Transportation has announced changes to the scheduled highway construction near Boerne due to anticipated inclement weather. The portion of roadwork involving Interstate 10 which was expected to continue Friday will be delayed until next weekend, meaning I10 will not be closed. As of now, closures are set to begin Friday, May 21, at 9:00 p.m. and will end Monday, May 24, at 5:00 a.m. This is […]

In lieu of National Water Safety Month, the Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department would like to provide some helpful tips to help educate the community in water safety. The No. 1 cause of unintentional injury-related death for children under 5 years old, and a leading cause for children 15 and under is drowning. It is never safe to assume that a child is safe around water and it is always […]

During a Thursday news conference, DSHS said that the COVID-19 vaccination won't be included in the list of Mandatory vaccines Texas students must get to attend school. The statement comes on the heels of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine's emergency approval for use in children ages 12-15. According to Texas Department of State Health Service associate commissioner Imelda Garcia, nearly 20 million vaccine doses have been given in Texas, which includes […]