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As protests turned violent at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday as Congress was set to certify the electoral college votes for the presidential election, Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle made pleas for the unrest to stop via their respective social media platforms. District 21 Representative Chip Roy (Republican) called on President Trump to establish order, saying it's the last thing (he'll) do that matters as President. GOP Representative […]

The City of Kerrville has announced that there are positions available for appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Board members serve two-year terms expected to begin in April. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets quarterly or as called, usually in the mornings, and the meetings last approximately an hour and a half. Interested parties must be able to fulfill the meeting commitment. A majority of the board […]

Beginning December 29, the IRS and Treasury Department had less than three weeks to send all the $600 stimulus payments they could before those who are eligible for the $600 second check would need to claim money when they file taxes later this year. Congress set January 15 as the cutoff date for when the Treasury and IRS had to stop making payments through direct deposit, paper checks and EIP […]

Kerr County added 50 new active COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, January 5, according to Peterson Regional Medical Center. The hospital also continues to experience a high number of hospitalizations of novel coronavirus patients (29), further straining its healthcare personnel and their efforts. Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas explained that, while our running total of recovered patients has increased by 277 people - from 2,168 to 2,445 - in […]

The City of Kerrville has announced that the annual "State of the City Address" will be broadcast in virtual format Thursday, January 7. The virtual format is due to COVID-19 health concerns. Kerrville Mayor Bill Blackburn and Kerrville City Manager Mark McDaniel will be discussing the challenges and opportunities the city is expected to be facing over the coming months. The two will be speaking Thursday beginning at 11:30 a.m. […]

The Texas State Capitol is scheduled to open back up to the public Monday, after a months-long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there will be some newly implemented protocols. A release from the State Preservation Board says the public will only be able to enter through the north door, masks worn over the nose and mouth will be required at all times while inside and guests will be […]

The City of Kerrville Public Works, Solid Waste Division would like to remind citizens about their free bulk waste drop-off voucher for the first quarter of 2021. The voucher is intended for residents who have an active account for solid waste services. Eligible residents will be issued one voucher to be used one time from Jan. 2 through March 31, 2021. Residents are able to discard unwanted appliances such as […]

The pastor of an East Texas church was fatally shot Sunday morning by a man who was hiding in the church after a pursuit, Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith said. According to Lindale police, at approximately 7:30 p.m. police were in pursuit with a Volkswagen Jetta. During the chase, a person in the vehicle brandished a shotgun through the sunroof. After police lost sight of the car, a Smith County […]

The City of Kerrville has announced that beginning on Monday, January 4, 2021, candidate application packets for the May 1, 2021 general election will be available for pick up in the city secretary's office at City Hall, 701 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. Persons interested in being a candidate for Councilmember Place One or Councilmember Place Two can pick up the candidate packet for […]