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Most Kerr County offices will be closed Monday, February 17, in observance of the federal holiday, Presidents Day. The one-day break will affect those local governmental offices located in the Kerr County Courthouse, located at 700 Main Street in Kerrville, the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex, 510 College Street in Ingram, the county-owned 550 Earl Garrett Street complex and others. Business hours will resume to normal on Tuesday, February 18. […]

The City of Kerrville Municipal Offices and the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will be closed Monday, February 17 in observance of President's Day. Municipal Offices and the library will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The City secretary's office will be closed Feb. 17 in observance of the holiday. Anyone needing assistance can email City Secretary Shelley McElhannon at Shelley.mcelhannon@kerrvilletx.gov. The Parks and Recreation Department Office located at Kerrville-Schreiner […]

The City of Kerrville has announced it is now taking applications for its third Citizens' Academy, a 10-week program designed to engage the community by providing a behind-the-scenes look at city operations and services. The Citizens' Government Academy offers an interactive learning experience featuring classroom discussions, facility tours, and hands-on activities with city staff. Participants will gain insight into the functions of City Council, Public Works, Police, Fire, and other […]

The Fredericksburg Independent School District has scheduled a public hearing for its Annual Report for Monday, February 10, at 5:30 p.m. during the regular monthly meeting of the FISD Board of Trustees. The meeting will be held at the District Central Administration building, 234 Friendship Lane. The report will include the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), PEIMS Financial Standard Report, District Accreditation Status, Campus Performance Objectives, Report on Violent or […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that Louise Hays Park, located at 202 Thompson Drive, has been selected to receive the Lone Star Legacy Park designation from the Texas Recreation and Park Society. A Lone Star Legacy Park is classified as a park that holds special prominence in the local community and the state of Texas. Nominees for this designation must also be at least 50 years old, […]

The recalled broccoli that was sold at Walmart locations in 20 states, including Texas, has been elevated to the highest level status by the FDA, meaning risk of "death." Braga Fresh voluntarily recalled certain 12-ounce bags of Market side Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart locations across the United States on December 21. On Friday, the recall was raised to Class 1, according to the FDA. Class 1 is a "situation […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined his top priorities for this 89th legislative session on Sunday night during his State of the State address, while praising Texas' economy calling it the "number one best state to start a business." The governor expressed desire for $10 billion more in property tax cuts for Texans, saying that no taxing entity should be able to raise property taxes without the approval of two-thirds of […]

Graduates of Schreiner University 2024 Vocational Nursing program all tested for and passed the NCLEX, the national licensure exam to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). "We are incredibly proud of our Vocational Nursing students for achieving a perfect 100% NCLEX pass rate," said Bri Watkins, Interim Undergraduate Nursing Programs Chair. "This remarkable accomplishment not only highlights their dedication and skill but also brings a vital boost to our community. […]

The City of Kerrville's Household Waste (HHW) Event, held in partnership with Kerr County, will be Saturday, February 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Hwy. 27. This is a first-come, first-served event, and vehicles must be inside the gate prior to noon. This event is for household quantities, and any large amounts may be rejected. HHW drop off is for City […]