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Despite Governor Abbott's Executive Order No. GA-34 to lift the state's mandatory mask mandate beginning March 10, Peterson Health will continue to require the use of face coverings for all employees throughout their healthcare facilities. PRMC will also be encouraging the use of masks in all public settings or in areas where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. In addition, the Texas Hospital Association is asking people to continue […]

On March 10, Texas ends its mandatory mask mandate, but businesses still have the option to enforce their own individual policies. Some Texas stores are choosing to continue enforcing the wearing of facial coverings, while others are planning on simply issuing a recommendation to do so. Grocery stores that will keep masks mandatory include: Costco (this is to simplify its policy and avoid confusion); Target; Walmart (However, employees are not […]

On Wednesday, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced, upon direction from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, eligibility will be expanded to "those who work in pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools, as well as Head Start and Early Start programs (including teachers, staff, and bus drivers) and those who work as or for licensed child care providers, including center-based and family care providers." Texas DSHS does […]

Kerr County has seen a decline in local COVID-19 cases in the past couple of weeks, and as of Monday, March 1, the number of active cases had fallen yet again. According to Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas, "Things are looking improved in our county. We're finally seeing the numbers move in the right direction...down." Thomas added, "Sadly, the only number not going down is the death toll […]

Kerr County officials are urging anyone who owns property in Kerr County who suffered damages from the recent winter storm to report those damages in the hopes that it will lead to federal aid for individuals. To report storm damage, call the toll-free number: 1-844-844-3089, or use the online survey at https://arcg.is/uOrOb. According to Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas, "Currently, Kerr County is approved for public assistance only, […]

On Friday, Kerr County officials held the latest COVID-19 Community Update, and Kerrville Fire Chief Eric Maloney said that the county's most recent COVID-19 statistics make him feel "cautiously optimistic." As of February 25, Kerr County has 99 active coronavirus cases and 8 patients hospitalized at Peterson Regional Medical Center due to COVID-19. The current case numbers show a significant decrease from January's record high 500 active COVID-19 cases and […]

Kerr County officials urge all county residents and business owners who suffered damage to their properties as a result of last week's winter storm to report the damage to FEMA in one of three ways. Individuals can call (844) 844-3089, visit https://arcg.is/uOrOb, or scan a QR code via FEMA's website using a smartphone. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved public assistance for Kerr County, which means that federal dollars […]

H-E-B has announced plans to donate $1 million spread out among 18 food banks in Texas through the Feeding Texas program, part of the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief organization Feeding America. The grocery chain has already delivered 23 truckloads of food and almost $100,000 worth of its Meal Simple meals to food banks. H-E-B is also launching a donation campaign where customers can add $1, $3 or $5 to their […]

Following last week's severe weather storm, the City of Kerrville has announced programs that will immediately be put in place to help current city water and sewer utility customers. The next bill customers receive will be charged at the lower of: Actual charges for the current month; Last month's charge. This one-time adjustment applies to both residential and commercial accounts. All customers are eligible for the adjustment, and if applied, […]