Local News

Kerr County residents who suffered damages to their properties during last month's severe winter storm may be eligible to receive financial assistance to help them in their repair, rebuild and recovery process. Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas has provided the following information: USDA Resources Available for Storm Damage Sufferers Farmers/Ranchers: The United States Dept. of Agriculture offers an array of disaster assistance programs for farmers/ranchers and they are […]

The first positive rabies case of 2021 has been confirmed in Kerr County. On Monday, March 22, Kerr County Animal Services was advised that a skunk was in a yard of a residence on Forest Circle, located off Bandera Highway and was in contact with the property owner's dog. According to KCAS Director Reagan Givens, "The skunk was dispatched and picked up by one of our four KCAS officers on […]

Kerr County leaders hosted their latest COVID-19 Community Update Friday, March 26, to discuss the area's most recent COVID-19 statistics and give updates on vaccine distribution. Kerrville Fire Chief Eric Maloney says he is "cautiously optimistic" but continues to stress to all citizens to remain cautious and practice CDC guidelines. As of March 26, Kerr County is reporting 42 active cases and 5 COVID-19 hospitalizations at Peterson Regional Medical Center, […]

Governor Abbott announced Thursday a new outreach partnership to help enhance the state's Save our Seniors program. The partnership includes the Texas Employee Retirement System, the Texas Teachers Retirement System, AARP, and Medicare health plans. Participating Medicare health plans include UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will work with the partnerships to launch a direct outreach effort through email, phone […]

In a Wednesday morning email, Kerrville ISD said that internet from San Antonio is currently down throughout the district, meaning the district is not able to make or receive calls at campuses or district offices. The problem appears to be a cut fiber from San Antonio and the provider is working on a resolution. KISD will update the community when additional information is available.

Starting on March 29, all adults in Texas will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and seniors 80 years of age and older will be able to get it without an appointment. The state also plans to launch a brand new vaccine registration website next week. The Texas Department of State Health Services announced Tuesday it is able to do this now because of an increase in the vaccine […]

An Austin man is charged in connection with a crash that killed eight undocumented immigrants near the border city of Del Rio on Monday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said 24-year old Sebastian Tovar, of Austin, appeared in court Wednesday and was charged with his role in a conspiracy to transport undocumented immigrants resulting in death. He faces up to life in prison if he is convicted. According to ICE, […]

There are just three days remaining before the deadline this Sunday, March 21, to report any damages sustained during the historic, extreme winter storm last month, and all Kerr County property owners are being asked to take just a few minutes to complete the survey. Since Monday, 43 additional property owners have completed the survey, bringing Kerr County's tally to 458 reports of local properties damaged during the recent storm […]

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick on Thursday called on Governor Greg Abbott to reverse billions of dollars of electricity overcharges that were a result of last month's extreme winter storm, saying Abbott is the last option before a deadline tomorrow. Patrick said, "The governor is a very powerful person. He can do anything he wants." The Texas Senate, led by Patrick, approved a bill earlier in the week that would require […]