Local News

Monday is the last day to register to vote or update voter information before ballots are cast in one of the state's most closely watched election races.  One of the biggest races on the ballot is the U.S. Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton.  In the March primary, Cornyn and Paxton finished as the top two candidates, but neither secured a majority, forcing a runoff.  Cornyn […]

The ban on open-air, open-flame burning will be lifted across all of Kerr County, including in any zones previously identified as "affected" by the July 4, 2025, flood disaster, effective at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 24.  Most recently on April 3, all four precincts in the county had lifted the burn ban due to recent heavy rains.  However, while the burn ban has been lifted and reinstated numerous times […]

Texas Rangers were at Camp Mystic on Thursday as part of their ongoing investigation, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.  Earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services said it was reviewing hundreds of complaints filed about the care of the children at the camp. Camp Mystic has faced heightened scrutiny since last July after 27 girls died during flooding on the Guadalupe River. Lt. Gov. […]

In celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Whataburger, the Texas-based fast-food chain is once again hosting its annual "Whatateacher" event, offering free breakfast to teachers and school staff.  On Thursday, May 7, educators can visit participating Whataburger locations between 5 and 9 a.m. local time to receive a complimentary breakfast item. Options include a Breakfast on a Bun, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, or Breakfast Taquito.  To redeem the offer, guests […]

Kerr Together, the long-term recovery operation established in response to the July 4th, 2025 flood announced a partnership with two specialized nonprofit dive organizations to enhance safety along the Guadalupe River's most popular recreational areas.  With generous support from HEB and GEM, Kerr Together has entered into agreements with San Antonio Search & Support and Rampart Vigilance, two nonprofit organizations with extensive expertise in underwater search and recovery operations.  Together, […]

H-E-B announced it is giving away 276,000 free reusable bags across Texas as part of its annual Earth Day celebration.  Beginning at 8 a.m. on April 22, customers visiting any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V's Smart Shop or Mi Tienda location in Texas can receive a complimentary Earth Day bag while supplies last. Since launching the tradition in 2008, H-E-B says it has distributed more than 3.4 million reusable bags.  […]

A Clear Alert has been issued for a missing Bandera man who may be endangered.  According to the Bandera County Sheriff's Office, 64-year-old Brett Walker was last seen around 1 p.m. Monday in the 140 block of Oak Drive in Bandera. Authorities describe Walker as a white male, 5-foot-7, about 195 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.  Officials say he has shoulder-length hair with balding on the top and […]

On Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Kerrville Police Department will be hosting DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the Public Safety Facility, 365 Clearwater Paseo.  The Kerrville Police Dept., with volunteers from the Kerrville Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs for safe disposal. In 2025, KPD collected 430 pounds of unneeded medications […]

As rising temperatures and the summer growing season approach, the City of Kerrville is reminding residents and businesses to check their irrigation systems to ensure they are operating efficiently while the community remains under Stage 2 Watering Restrictions.  Here are some helpful tips you can do to save water and also save on your water bill: ~Prevent water waste.  Inspect irrigation systems for leaks, broken sprinkler heads, or misaligned spray. […]