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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Trump has approved $50 million in federal disaster assistance as part of a Major Disaster Declaration, following severe weather and flooding that impacted communities across the state in July, according to a news release. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved its Public Assistance program, including assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities, for 19 counties: Bandera, […]

As wildfire threats continue, the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Texas A&M Forest Service urge the public to prepare Wildfire Readiness Kits.  TDEM reminds us that it takes just a spark to ignite a fire and prompt local evaluations. It is recommended that kits are filled with the following items: ~Food and Water and Pet Supplies ~First Aid, Medication, Hygiene Supplies ~Communication, Lighting, Document Bag Items Pack your supplies […]

September is National Preparedness Month, and for more than 20 years, FEMA's Ready Campaign has been reminding Americans that disasters can strike anywhere at anytime.  This year's theme, Americans Stand Ready, celebrates a shared spirit of resourcefulness and duty: ~Know Your Risks: Learn which natural disasters or emergencies are most common in your local area. ~Make a Plan: Create a family emergency communication plan and pick safe meeting places. ~Build […]

Kerr County officials have announced the Burn Ban is in effect for all of Kerr County, beginning Wednesday, September 2, 2026.  The ban on open-flame, outdoor burning is in effect in Kerr County Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. Any questions pertaining to the burn ban may be directed to the Kerr County Commissioners' Court at 830-792-2215. For more information call 830-792-HEAT (4328), 830-315-BURN (2876), or visit kerrcountytx.gov.

The Kerr County Court at Law is returning to its home at the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street in Kerrville.  Here's what the public needs to know: ~Friday, Sept. 4-The Court at Law office will be CLOSED for relocation. ~Monday, Sept. 7-Most Kerr County offices will be CLOSED in observance of Labor Day. ~Tuesday, Sept. 8-The Court at Law office will REOPEN to the public at 8 a.m. in […]

A Veterans Benefits Fair, presented by the Kerr County Veterans Service Office, is scheduled for Thursday, September 3, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Hill Country Youth Center in Kerrville. The free event is aiming to connect Veterans and their families with many resources available to them, including: ~VA Benefits & Claims Assistance ~VA Health Care Enrollment ~Texas Veterans Commission Programs ~Education Benefits ~Employment Resources ~Housing Assistance ~Mental Health Services […]

A motorcyclist was killed Monday after a deadly crash in Bandera County, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson.  DPS troopers responded to the crash just before 10 a.m. in the 900 block of Pebble Beach Road, near Medina Lake, after receiving a report of a deadly collision. According to a DPS preliminary report, 62-year-old Billy Beedle, of Lake hills, was traveling northbound when he lost control of […]

Kerr County officials have confirmed that Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Mitzi French, and her staff will be among those fortunate office workers who will be making the move back to the Kerr County Courthouse. The JP-1 office will be closed all day on Friday, Sept. 4, to allow staff to relocate equipment and furniture back to the courthouse. The JP1 office, like most Kerr County offices, will be […]

The Kerrville Police Department responded to an accident in the parking lot of McDonald's, 600 Sidney Baker St., after a suspected impaired driver struck two pedestrians in the parking lot. A 90-year-old woman was transported to a San Antonio hospital with serious injuries and is in stable condition.  Her 71-year-old son also sustained injuries and was treated by emergency medical personnel at the scene before being released. The driver of […]