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Triple-digit heat is expected this week for all of Central Texas.  Heat advisories are issued, which means that air temperatures could be high enough for heat illnesses to occur. According to doctors at the Heart Hospital of Austin, heat exhaustion can occur within ten minutes of being outside, especially if you do not  take measures to protect yourself.  Some symptoms to be aware of include:  heavy sweating, cold, pale skin, […]

Republic Services has announced that they are implementing a new summer schedule for summer brush and yard waste pick up due to increased vehicular traffic, additional waste and summer heat.  The Summer Safety Plan is aimed at reducing heat-related hazards to protect both staff and citizens. In order to keep drivers from being exposed to the hottest temperatures of the day, brush and yard waste pick up will begin at […]

Peterson Regional Medical Center announced that as of Wednesday, June 1, all employees in direct patient care areas or identified health care points will be required to wear facial coverings due to an uptick of COVID-19 hospitalizations. PRMC reports they have averaged at least four coronavirus hospitalizations per day during the past 30 days. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have updated their language, which now stipulates that all […]

Due to the increasing number of people moving to the Texas Hill Country, the City of Kerrville has reiterated its commitment to sound water policy with the city council's adoption of a 100-year water supply plan in 2018, which ensures Kerrville's water needs will continue to be addressed and met in a timely manner. Currently, the City of Kerrville obtains its drinking water supplies from a diverse set of sources, […]

The Texas Department of Transportation announced there will be a complete Interstate 10 lane closure to install bridge beams at the new SH-46 (Bandera Road) bridge on Monday, June 6, starting at 9 p.m. through 5 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7. IH-10 main lane traffic in both directions will be diverted to the frontage roads at Exit 540 through the SH-46 intersection and will reenter IH-10 at the next available […]

Texas said about 1.3 million households will benefit after the state provides more than $317.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits in June. The money was made available after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allowed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to extend the maximum allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size. All SNAP households will receive a minimum […]

Now that summer is upon us, the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is offering their "Oceans of Possibilities" Summer Reading event, which officially kicked off Wednesday, June 1.   The program will be all summer long and will feature selective parties, storytellers and incentives to help keep youngsters busy and productive for the next few months. For additional information, contact the library's reference desk at (830) 258-1274, or visit the city's website at www.kerrvilletx.gov. 

Funeral arrangements have been made for the 21 individuals who lost their lives in the deadly shooting on May 24 at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.  Texas Governor Greg Abbott urged Texans to keep Uvalde in their prayers while speaking at a Memorial Day event in Longview. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Sunday a review of the law enforcement response.  Authorities have also said that the shooter purchased two […]

The City of Kerrville encourages all area skateboarders to grab their helmets and sign up for the City's annual "Skateboard Competition", which is set to take place on Saturday, June 11 at Singing Winds Park, 2112 Singing Wind Drive. Check-in and warm-ups begin at 9:30 a.m., and the competition is set to start at 10:00 a.m.  Participants have three minutes to perform their best skills in competition for the top […]