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Kerr County officials have confirmed that Kerr County Clerk Ian Collum resigned on Wednesday, May 1, but the May 4 City of Kerrville elections will be unaffected.  A representative from the Secretary of State's office will be sent to provide oversight at the polls this Saturday, as is common protocol for any election. Collum's resignation letter cited ongoing health issues as the reason for his resignation.  By law, he continues […]

Kerr County area veterans are being urged to take an online class which will focus on Gulf War exposures to harmful materials and the possible related health problems veterans could be experiencing in subsequent years.  The class is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, from 12:30-2 p.m. and will be available to veterans virtually via a personal computer, smartphone or tablet. "The class is being hosted over the internet through WebEx, […]

The Kerr County Commissioners' Court invites all local organizations to pay tribute to our nation's fallen heroes by presenting wreaths during the annual Kerr County Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 27, at the Kerr County Courthouse.  "We encourage organizations to bring their occasion-appropriate wreaths to this observance," said Kerr County Veterans Service Officer Jenna Sanchez. This year, the wreaths and their supporting organization will be announced as they are […]

Kerr County received news on May 2, that a raccoon from here was positive for rabies, becoming the county's 10th confirmed case this year.  On April 29, Kerr County Animal Services received a report of a raccoon that appeared to be sick in the backyard of a residence south of Comfort.  On Tuesday, April 30, an animal control officer was dispatched to the scene on Fork Road, collected the animal […]

H-E-B issued a voluntary recall Saturday for certain flavors of three-ounce ice cream cups for possible metal.  The affected products are 12-count packages of 3-ounce cups of Creamy Creations Ice Cream in chocolate, lime/orange sherbet and vanilla/chocolate combo flavors, according to the recall notice. H-E-B said the products were distributed to all H-E-B stores in Texas and Mexico.  According to the grocery store chain, only containers with best-by dates listed […]

A Federal Judge in San Antonio, Justice Xavier Rodriguez, issued an order today denying a motion for both a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction against the City of Kerrville.  The named plaintiffs in the motion filed April 17, 2024 were LIA Network, Terri Hall and Rachel Vickers. In their lawsuit, the plaintiffs alleged that the City of Kerrville's Ordinance 2024-03 ("the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance") and Ordinance No. […]

Early voting begins Monday, April 22, through Tuesday, April 30.  Registered and eligible Texas voters may vote at any early voting location located in the county in which they live.  Tuesday, April 23, is the last day to apply to vote by mail.  Saturday, May 4, is Election Day.  Sample ballots are available on each county's elections website. To vote in Texas, you need to have a form of identification […]

In recognition of Earth Day, the City of Kerrville Public Works Solid Waste Division is giving some tips to citizens that help aid in eliminating waste from landfills. KNOW WHAT TO BUY:  The recycling effort begins at the store, and buying larger containers equates to less containers in the landfill.  When shopping, opt for items with compostable or easily recyclable packaging. KNOW WHAT TO THROW:  Aluminum products, cardboard, magazines, mixed […]

Kerr County has confirmed its 9th rabies case of 2024, matching the most recent high number of cases posted in 2021.  "Our office received a call on April 16 about a skunk that appeared to be in a resident's backyard on Indian Oaks Drive, just south of Kerrville," said Director of Kerr County Animal Services Reagan Givens.  An animal control officer was sent to the location, retrieved the animal and […]