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On February 4, the Kerr County Sheriff's Office Narcotics with the assistance of the Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division Deputies and the Kerrville Police Department Patrol concluded a week-long narcotics investigation on a suspect named Philip Noah Jimenez, age 20. Jimenez and a second male, 28-year old Luis Gallegos, were arrested at a Mini Mart located at 816 Ranchero Road, in Kerrville. KCSO Narcotics seized approximately 101 grams […]

On Friday, at around 12:15 p.m., Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden announced that authorities had taken a man into custody outside of Mason County following a "slow pursuit". Authorities are now planning on questioning the individual regarding two fires that occurred Thursday night which appear to have been the result of arson. The Mason County Courthouse fire started around 10 p.m. Thursday, and by 1:30 a.m., Bearden said the only […]

The 111-year old Mason County Courthouse caught fire Thursday night, soon becoming engulfed in flames and appears to be a total loss. According to Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden, "We are strong and we will rebuild." Bearden said that the fire started around 10 p.m. Thursday, and by approximately 1:30 a.m., the only thing still remaining was the building's rock structure. The building was originally constructed in 1909. County records […]

The City of Kerrville and other Kerr County local leaders hosted the latest COVID-19 Community Update Friday morning presenting the latest information on coronavirus vaccine efforts in the area. According to Kerrville Fire Chief Eric Maloney the trend in active COVID-19 case counts has continuously been moving downwards with the county reporting 253 cases Thursday, which is down from 498 cases on January 14. Chief Maloney wants to encourage citizens […]

The City of Kerrville recently reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and economic value of area homes, buildings, and infrastructure by adopting the 2018 International Codes of Ordinances. These building codes require coordinated construction and inspections by fire prevention officers, architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, design professionals, laborers, plumbers, and others in the construction industry to ensure safe construction practices are fllowed. The International Codes are developed by national, voluntary […]

After a CodeRed alert was issued Tuesday announcing that Kerr County was opening its first round of vaccine clinic registrations, all available slots were taken within one minute. "The available appointments were gone within one minute. It was incredible," according to Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas. Thomas said that the county has a huge number of people wanting vaccines, and there was a limited number of vaccines in […]

The 2021 Kerr County Rabies Drive officially begins February 6, and will run through February 20, but there will be a few changes this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Kerr County Animal Services, this year's rabies vaccinations will be provided in the office of any veterinary clinic in Kerr County. Appointments are required. During the two week event, Kerr County Animal Services will offer the city/county registration […]

Kerrville Police officers assisted Bandera County SO in locating a murder suspect out of Bandera County, leading to the arrest of Austin Ray Small who was located in the 300 block of Leslie Drive. Small was released to Bandera County Sheriff's Office and later transported to Bandera County. On Sunday, January 31, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Kerrville PD received a call from the Bandera County Sheriff's Office requesting assistance in […]

Kerr County will be receiving 1,200 vaccines next week, according to state health officials. Kerrville Fire Chief Eric Maloney and Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas are working in cooperation with Peterson Health, the Kerrville H-E-B, and others in order to get vaccines out to Tier 1A medical workers first, then any remaining doses to Tier 1B individuals (persons 65 years of age and older, individuals with compromised health […]