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Schreiner University is hosting its Spring Giving Week from April 7-11, a dedicated initiative to bolster the Hill Country College Fund (HCCF).  This fund provides tuition assistance to qualifying students from Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, and Real Counties.  Danielle Jenschke, Director of Development, notes that the HCCF ensures that financial barriers do not hinder students' educational aspirations. Quick Facts about the HCCF: ~Annual Goal: Raise $700,000 to support […]

The City of Kerrville has announced its hiring of Jay Brimhall as its new Parks and Recreation Department director starting in late May.  Brimhall brings more than a decade of leadership experience as community services director for the City of Show Low, Arizona.  In that role, he led efforts to develop parks, expand trail systems, enhance recreation facilities, and grow youth and adult sports programs, with a focus on creating […]

Kerr County landowners who want to reduce the threat of wildfires to their properties have the opportunity to apply for a Texas A&M Forest Service grant that opened April 1.  "Whether you are looking to reduce the amount of wildfire 'fuel' around your home by hand cutting, mulching or a combination of both methods, you should apply for this grant," said Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas.  Applications will […]

Kerr County has posted its first confirmed positive rabies case of the year, as well as a separate "untestable" case that also must be treated as positive - both in bats.  "On Thursday, March 27, our office was advised of a bat that had come into contact with a family pet out on Four Bears Trail, just south of Kerrville," said Kerr County Animal Services Director Reagan Givens.  "We received […]

Kerr County officials want to remind residents who suffered damages from this week's hail storm to be very wary when it comes time to select a business to help with repairs.  "Every time we have some type of severe weather event that causes damages to homes, vehicles and other property, a lot of people pretending to be contractors come out of the woodwork to scam residents out of their money," […]

Families are invited to join the staff at the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library this Saturday, March 29, for a 10:30 a.m. presentation by Laura Levy from Busy-Birding on the City Nature Challenge (CNC), along with a demonstration. In 2024, the San Antonio Metro Area, which includes Kerr and 11 nearby counties, placed 3rd in the entire world in this friendly challenge to catalog all living creatures in our area.  Everyone is […]

A deep trough of moisture is expected to move across east and South Texas late Wednesday with possible storms possible throughout Thursday and Friday.  Because parts of Central Texas and the Hill Country have been under severe and extensive drought conditions for the past few months, there could be a minor risk for minor flooding. BEFORE A FLOOD: ~Stay informed and determine whether your home, school or work is in […]

Six Flags Fiesta Texas has announced its new chaperone policy which requires all guests aged 15 and younger to be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old after 4 p.m.  The company says in a statement that the move is aimed at keeping the park safe and enjoyable for everyone. Under the new policy, the chaperone can oversee no more than 10 youths and must present […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the entire community to the official ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest park improvement, an inclusive playground in Guadalupe Park on Tuesday, April 1 at 4:30 p.m. at Guadalupe Park, 700 Gaudalupe St.  This inclusive playground is designed to be accessible and welcoming for children of every ability, including those with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Also on April 1, a new […]