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Due to a gas leak, the City of Kerrville Street Division has closed the intersection of Water Street and Francisco Lemos Street.  Repairs are estimated to take two days. Quinlan Street between Highway 27 and Jefferson Street will also be closed due to a gas leak.  Repairs are estimated to take one day. Detour signs are in place.  Public safety personnel should consider alternate routes.  Postal service and trash pickup […]

Significant flood damage has struck the Comfort area along the Guadalupe River.  The Comfort Area Foundation, and the Greater Comfort and Boerne Chambers of Commerce have launched a coordinated relief effort to provide critical support to those most affected. 1. Donate to the Comfort Area Flood Relief Fund.  The Comfort Area Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3), has established the Comfort Area Flood Relief Fund to directly support families, ranchers, and businesses […]

Scott Turner, the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, toured Hunt on Monday to survey flood damage and talk to Kerr County residents about what they need.  Turner visited the area with President Donald Trump a few weeks ago, as well.  Among the places Turner visited on Monday was The Hunt Store - a century-old staple in the community that was destroyed in the floods. Upon seeing the damage, […]

The Kerr County Commissioners' Court discussed several flood-related topics at the Monday morning meeting.  Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said that the county is still in the search and rescue phase, with two people still missing after the catastrophic floods on the Fourth of July. Texas Department of Transportation contractors are currently working on state highways to remove debris.  Contractors are beginning to arrive and are expected to be in […]

The Red Cross has closed its Family Assistance Center in Kerrville.  The center was primarily for those with injured, missing, or loved ones who died. Those who need access to resources can now access a virtual Family Assistance Center by calling (844) 576-2126.  People will be able to speak with trauma-informed, trained responders.  The people who answer will also be able to help callers navigate through the process and refer […]

On July 28, 2025, the city manager for the City of Kerrville, declared a water supply emergency for the city's water system.  Pursuant to this declaration, the city manager has determined that the Stage 4 - Severe water conservation conditions is the most appropriate water conservation stage to address this emergency. The city manager made this declaration following information received from the city's water utility as to the continuing inoperable […]

The primary partners behind the annual Kerrville Triathlon - Super League Triathlon, High Five Events, and the City of Kerrville - have jointly announced that planning for the 2025 event, scheduled for Sept. 27-28, 2025, will not move forward. The decision follows the devastating flash flood that struck Kerr County on July 4, 2025, causing widespread damage to the Guadalupe River, key infrastructure, and multiple event venues.  Given the scale […]

Grand Central at Milam is currently hosting a flood donation drive until Thursday, July 31, at 206 N. Milam Street. The drive is focusing on collecting the following items: ~mops ~heavy-duty gloves ~trash bags ~soap ~shampoo ~body wash ~toothbrushes ~baby wipes ~diapers ~bottled water ~blankets ~towels ~dog/cat food and bowls ~pet leashes ~pet carriers for displaced ~feminine hygiene products For more information, visit www.grandcentralatmilam.com.

The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Small Business Administration (SBA) workshop on resources available to local businesses, including information on Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). The workshop for chamber members and Kerr and Comfort chamber members is on Wednesday, July 30 at 9 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center's amphitheater, located at 302 E. Austin St., in Fredericksburg. For more information, visit www.fbgtxchamber.org.