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A two-day closing is coming up shortly for most Kerr County, Texas offices.  Local governmental offices will be shutting their doors on Thursday and Friday, November 28-29, so that employees may join their family and friends in observing the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices primarily affected will be those in the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street in Kerrville, the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex, 510 College Street in Ingram, and the […]

During an abbreviated week, the Kerr County Veterans Service Office has announced that it will be closed to walk-in visitors from Monday through Wednesday, November 25-27.  Most county departments will be closed for a two-day Thanksgiving break on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29. "My schedule will be taking me out of the office that week, and our other attending Assistant VSO Chase Allsup will be tied up with our local […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has been recognized with two prestigious awards by the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) Central Region.  These awards were presented at the TRAPS Central Region Workshop, highlighting the region's most innovative and effective programs, marketing efforts, and initiatives. Kerrville Parks and Recreation received the Lone Star Programming award for its innovative and successful implementation of the Kerrville Eclipse Festival and related […]

A Kerr County man was arrested last week on numerous charges after firing shots within a residence.  Kerr County Sheriff's deputies responded to the 100 block of Short Line Drive in Center Point on November 14, after a "distressed female caller" reported that a male suspect was firing a hunting rifle within a home.  Upon arriving at the residence, it was discovered that the suspect, identified as Zeferino Arreola Lopez, […]

Kerr County-area veterans are invited to a listening session that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will conduct to focus on its plan to assess a link between certain environmental exposures during military service and cancer.  The online seminar is planned from 9-10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, according to Kerr County Veterans Service Officer Jenna Sanchez.  To listen or provide feedback, registration must be completed by November 15 at […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that Dr. William "Bill" Rector will be the Grand Marshal for the 23rd annual Holiday Lighted Parade, scheduled to start at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 23 in downtown Kerrville.  Last month, Rector was honored with the 2024 Bill Dozier Citizen of the Year Award.  His father received the same honor in 1973. Dr. Rector graduated from Tivy High School […]

The husband of a missing Olmos Park mother, Suzanne Simpson, has been officially charged with her murder.  On Thursday, November 7, 53-year-old Brad Simpson was charged with Murder, along with his previous charges which include weapon charges, evidence tampering, unlawful restraint and bodily injury to a family member.  The arrest affidavit will be sealed for thirty days, and Simpson's total bond stands at $5 million, according to Bexar County court […]

It may still be November, but the City of Kerrville is already gearing up for December and Christmas.  The City is searching for the poem that best captures the meaning of a "Christmas in Kerrville,", describing the area's unique charm and warmth during the holiday season. Each poem submitted must include a signed waiver allowing the city to publish the poem, and entries must be tasteful, positive, and must capture […]