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The Dietert Center building was impacted by water damage following Friday's flooding event.  Until further notice, on-site programs will be suspended.  This includes all classes, services, and the Friendship Cafe. The Dietert Center encourages everyone to continue checking its social media for updates and potential opportunities to assist the center and community. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/dietertcenter/.

Kerr County officials say at least 24 people are dead and more than 22 missing following the "catastrophic" July Fourth flooding with a massive search-and-rescue response still ongoing. "We remain in a search-and-rescue posture right now," Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a Friday evening press conference.  Abbott also signed a disaster declaration for several Central Texas counties to open them up to federal aid. The ages and identities of […]

Kendall County has issued an emergency declaration as weather forecasts show a continued chance of rain through Friday night. Boerne officials have announced that Friday evening's fireworks show has been canceled.  The Boerne Fire Department and the Boerne Police Department are currently assisting with the rescue and recovery efforts in Comfort and Kerr County following the flooding. "We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay home tonight.  The safety […]

KPUB continues to respond to widespread power outages following ongoing severe weather, flooding, and road closures throughout the service area.  As of Friday afternoon, approximately 2,641 customers remain without power.  KPUB crews are working around the clock to restore power, prioritizing safety and accessibility. The Hunt Substation is flooded and remains inaccessible.  Numerous downed poles have been confirmed in the area.  KPUB crews are still assessing the extent of the […]

Due to inclement weather, the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will be closed Saturday, July 5. The library will return to normal hours on Monday, July 7. For more information, visit the city's website at www.kerrvilletx.gov.

Kerrville Pets Alive! has set up stations and is offering resources to pet owners affected by the July 4th floods.  Crates have been taken to the Cavalry Church in Kerrville, the Ingram Elementary School, and the Ingram Volunteer Fire Department. "We're trying to be the resource for the animals so that first-responders can worry about the people," officials said in a Facebook post.  "We are trying to fill in the […]

In response to the devastating July 4th flood, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has launched the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to support local response, relief, and recovery efforts.  All donations go directly to organizations working on the front lines of this emergency. To learn more or donate, visit https://tinyurl.com/KerrFloodRelief.

Kerr County officials have set up temporary shelters and reunification centers following Friday's flooding.  The list below will be updated when more information is available: SHELTERS: ~Comfort High School, 143 U.S. Highway 87 North, Comfort 78013 ~The Immanuel Lutheran Church, 318 High Street, Comfort 78013 ~The Lobby Coffee Shop, 523 Seventh Street, Comfort 78013 ~Cavalry Temple Church, 3000 Texas Loop 534, Kerrville 78028 ~Notre Dame Catholic Church, 909 Main Street, […]

Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB) is actively responding to widespread power outages affecting approximately 2,646 customers throughout its service territory, as of 9:30 a.m.  Impacted areas include Southeast Kerrville, Center Point and Hunt. KPUB crews are currently restoring power in accessible areas , but some locations remain unreachable due to active flooding and hazardous road conditions.  The Hunt Substation is flooded, though it remains inaccessible for a full damage assessment […]