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The City of Kerrville is asking citizens to review the city's information regarding road closures, parking availability, and adjusted city operations ahead of Monday's eclipse event, which is expected to bring thousands of visitors to the Texas Hill Country. Beginning by 10 a.m. on April 8, the city's Traffic Safety Plan will go into effect.  Anyone planning on attending an eclipse event is asked to be in place by 10 […]

The City of Kerrville has announced it will start picking up trash at 5 a.m. on Monday, April 8 due to the upcoming solar eclipse.  The City is anticipating heavier traffic than usual on Monday, and wants to keep trash service running smoothly. As a reminder for residents, carts must be placed at least 3-5 feet from other objects such as fencing, trees, mailboxes, etc.  Guests and neighbors are asked […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is scheduled to host numerous eclipse-related events this weekend leading up to Monday's, April 8, total solar eclipse, which is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the Texas Hill Country.  All of the library's events are free and open to the public, but some of the events do require advanced registration. On Saturday, April 6, the library is welcoming renowned eclipse expert, Professor Mark Littman, […]

After originally issuing a burn ban/no dig order on Monday, April 1, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly amended and clarified the eclipse-related order on Tuesday, April 2.  The amended order stipulates that a countywide burn ban will be in place from 12 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, until noon on Wednesday, April 10. The burn ban order prohibits open flames, sparks or embers and makes it unlawful to burn brush […]

Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly has implemented a limited burn ban and no dig order related to the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.  The burn ban will become effective at 12 a.m. on April 5 and continue until noon on Wednesday, April 10.  The ban prohibits any open-air flames, sparks or embers.  The no dig order requires all public and private entities to suspend any underground operations between 12 […]

Kerr County Animal Services has confirmed its fifth case of rabies of 2024 after receiving a call last week regarding a deceased skunk that had been found in the backyard of a residence located on Earl Garrett Street in Kerrville.  The department was notified on Tuesday, March 26 that the animal was found dead and that there was exposure between the skunk and pets.  The positive result of rabies was […]

The 2024 Texas Hell Week has officially begun in Gillespie County.  The springtime tradition dates back to 1991 and kicked off last weekend.  On each day of Texas Hell Week, riders are provided with 3 ride choices on the back roads of Fredericksburg.  The annual event also offers cyclists evening seminars ranging in topics such as coaching, nutrition and crewing. The start and finish of the events will be at […]

As spring winds continue, the Public Works Department is providing some tips for helping keep trash and recyclable materials from being blown onto streets and lawns.  It is suggested that residents place bins at the street the morning of service rather than the night before.  Trash and recycling bins are lightweight, meaning they tend to roll easily or blow over.  Less time at the curb reduces the chance of materials […]