Local News

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that Fischer's Neighborhood Market will serve as the presenting sponsor of this year's Fourth of July fireworks display, a longtime community tradition and one of the largest fireworks shows in the Texas Hill Country.  The fireworks display will take place on Saturday, July 4, at approximately 9:45 p.m.  The celebration of the country's 250th birthday will immediately follow […]

Bandera County officials identified the woman who died Monday after floodwaters swept her and her vehicle into a creek.  Joelle Taylor, 53, was found in the vehicle near Lower Mason Creek Road and Chipman Lane. According to Bandera County Sheriff Josh Teitge, the sheriff's office received a call from Taylor at approximately 5:30 a.m. Monday.  She told authorities her car was moving into the creek due to fast-moving floodwaters and […]

The New World Screwworm, a highly destructive, flesh-eating parasite, led to a state disaster declaration issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on January 29, across all 254 counties.  For wildlife, the primary concerns are severe population declines, agonizing infestations in vulnerable species such as White-tailed deer and Bighorn sheep, and high mortality rates. During a call on Monday with reporters, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that White-tailed deer and […]

A woman was found dead Monday after her vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in Bandera County, according to the Bandera County Sheriff's Office.  Bandera County Sheriff Josh Teitge said the sheriff's office received a call from the woman on Monday around 5:30 a.m.  She told authorities her car was moving into the creek due to fast-moving water near Lower Mason Creek Road near Chipman Lane. According to BCSO, the […]

The Kerr County Veterans Service Office (VSO) in partnership with the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) is hosting a free fan giveaway and resource event Wednesday, June 17, at the Kerr County VSO offices, 550 Earl Garrett Street in Kerrville. "The purpose of this event is to connect eligible Kerr County senior citizens with valuable support services designed to help them maintain their independence, health and quality of life," […]

Kerr County Emergency Management is now an operating partner in one of the most significant public safety investments this community has ever seen, according to a news release.  The Guadalupe River Flood Warning System is not simply a network of sirens and gauges.  Kerr County officials say it is a commitment - one that demands clear protocols, trained personnel and disciplined coordination across multiple agencies. Currently, the county is developing […]

In the face of an ongoing and significant threat of the New World screwworm (NWS) identified in neighboring Gillespie County, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly on Monday signed a Kerr County Local State of Disaster Declaration, which went into effect immediately.  The declaration will continue for a period of 7 days, after which it will appear before the Kerr County Commissioners' Court in its regular, open session planned Monday, June […]

As a result of Monday morning's flash flooding, an incident occurred involving a vehicle being swept away by rapidly moving floodwaters, according to the Bandera County Sheriff's Office.  Bandera County officials say one person was in the vehicle when it was swept away. Multiple Bandera County emergency agencies are currently conducting search operations in the area of Lower Mason Creek Road and Chipman Lane.  Personnel from Center Point Volunteer Fire […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new, no-cost digital training program designed to rapidly increase the state's force of certified New World Screwworm inspectors.  This latest push is fueled by a recent re-emergence of the New World Screwworm, a highly destructive parasite that puts the state's $15 billion cattle market at risk. The educational platform features instructional videos, lesson guides, and diagnostic quizzes focused on proper identification, official reporting […]