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Kerrville Mayor Bill Blackburn issued on Monday a proclamation naming Tuesday, October 5 as "Kerrville Teacher's Day," and urged all citizens to join him in honoring these educators and their contributions to the community. The mayor was joined by teachers from all of the Kerrville Independent School District's campuses, as well as KISD Superintendent Dr. Mark Faust at a ceremony Monday morning. Local leaders mentioned #Teacherscan, which is a statewide […]

A third raccoon in a week's time has been confirmed positive for rabies inside Kerrville City Limits, making it the 8th case of rabies for Kerr County this year. Kerr County Animal Services Director Reagan Givens said his department received a report on September 23 of a raccoon that had been discovered in a property owner's yard on West Water Street, which was later tested and confirmed for rabies on […]

Due to anticipated rainfall in the area, the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce has decided to postpone its October 1st Shred Day until next week. The new date for the annual event is set for October 8th, from 8-11 a.m., directly behind Belk at River Hills Mall. The sponsor for the event is Raising Cane's. Anyone interested in participating can bring up to 10 boxes, costing $5 per box. Chamber […]

Kerr County will be conducting a recruitment day event on the weekend of October 8-10 for anyone interested in becoming a part of the county's Community Response Team. Kerr County's Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas said that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused their roster to dwindle somewhat in numbers, and the county is really wanting to "build it back up." CERT members are the first to arrive and provide […]

The City of Kerrville and High Five Events announced that the community's recent 10th Annual Kerrville Triathlon Festival, which was held this past weekend, was a huge success bringing almost 5,000 visitors to the area. Festival organizers confirmed 1,800 triathletes competed from at least 20 states. Participants competed on a course which included swimming in Nimitz Lake, running along the Kerrville River Trail and cycling throughout the scenic Texas Hill […]

Kerr County elected leaders have begun to seriously evaluate local facilities/operations and put together plans for controlled growth to meet current and future needs of county residents. One part of that plan involves the possibility of creating a new West Kerr Annex, which is an extension of the Kerr County Courthouse. Currently, the annex is operated at 3350 Junction Highway in Ingram in a rental building that once served as […]

Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas shared some optimistic news on Monday as he confirmed that the number of local COVID-19 hospitalizations has decreased since last week. As of September 27, there were 16 patients receiving treatment for COVID-19 in Peterson Regional Medical Center, a drop of 6 cases from the 22 inpatients reported by PRMC on Friday, September 24. PRMC reported that of those 16 patients, 7 people […]

Each year on October 4, followers around the world unite to commemorate the life of St. Francis by bringing their pets to the church to be blessed on St. Francis' feast day because of his love for animals as expressed in his Canticle of Creatures. He is often remembered for his generosity to the poor, his willingness to minister to the lepers, and for his love for animals and nature. […]

KERR COUNTY, Texas — A multiple-week investigation from the Kerr County Sheriff's Office (KSCO) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has landed two in the Kerr County Jail, according to a press release from the Kerr County Sheriff's Office. Read the press release in its entirety below. KCSO, DPS ARREST TWO ON DRUG CHARGES Investigators interrupt marijuana, methamphetamine sales On September 24th, 2021, Kerr County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) […]