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The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department welcomes residents and visitors to the next installment of the free Movies in the Park series this Friday, May 2, at the Kerrville Sports Complex (soccer fields).  For Friday's showing, the feature movie is "IF" (2024, PG).  The movie will be at sundown and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic snacks to enjoy a cozy night under the stars. This […]

Throughout the month of May, the City of Kerrville will participate in the 45th annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council, its members, and partners to promote building safety.  This year's campaign, "Game On!" encourages people to get involved in all aspects of building safety, as well as the important work done by building safety professionals in our communities. This year's campaign addresses how […]

On April 28, at approximately 4 a.m., Kerr County Sheriff's Office, Patrol Division deputies were dispatched to the report of a vehicle blocking the road in the 100 Block of Sutherland Lane.  Deputies responded and found an abandoned Chevrolet Silverado pickup.  While investigating the abandoned truck, deputies were dispatched to the Mini-Mart located in the 4400 Block of Highway 27 for people knocking on the windows. Deputies located 22-year-old Gonzolo […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for the Adult Co-Ed Summer Soccer League.  This League is a fantastic opportunity for adults to stay active during the summer while enjoying spirited and friendly competition on the field. The season will begin on Sunday, June 14, with all games held on Sundays at the Loop 534 Sports Fields.  Matches will be played in traditional 9v9 […]

The American Veterans Traveling Tribute's Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will arrive with a first responder escort in Fredericksburg on Wednesday, April 30.  The Fredericksburg Police Department, Gillespie County Sheriff's Office and the Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department will leave Arch Ray's parking lot, 4160 US 290 East, at 1 p.m. and travel west along the highway to South Adams Street. Those who wish to participate in the escort […]

The City of Kerrville is inviting residents to take a brief, six-question survey to help guide community conversations around the Hill Country's most vital resource - water.  "This is a great opportunity to contribute to the ongoing conversation  about the sustainable water future we all want for Kerrville and the Hill Country," said Mayor Joe Herring, Jr.  "Kerrville is listening, and it only takes a few minutes to complete the […]

On Tuesday, April 22, the Kerr County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Division, Criminal Interdiction Unit, conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Mile Marker 501.  Upon making contact with the driver, a strong odor of marijuana was detected coming from inside the vehicle, according to a release.  The driver, Jason James Borchers, 22, of Corpus Christi, was advised of a probable cause search of the vehicle.  Also in the […]

Voter Guides for the Election in Kerr County on Saturday, May 3 are available in printed form at the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library and the Dietert Center in Kerrville.  There is one election on the ballot - Kerrville ISD School Board District 7.  Approximately four thousand registered voters are eligible to cast a vote for one of the two candidates: Caleb Boone or Mike Wittler.  To verify eligibility, a voter can […]

The Heart of the Hills Heritage Center and the Kerr County Historical Commission offer a Living History Camp for children ages 6 to 10 years old from Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20.  Hours are from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day.  All activities are located at the Union Church Building at the corner of Travis and Broadway streets in Kerrville.  Cost for the week: $75 per child.  […]