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Ten more counties have been added to a federal disaster declaration following the July Fourth floods across the Texas Hill Country, according to Texas Governor Greg Abbott.  On Wednesday, Abbott said the following counties have been approved and added to President Donald Trump's Major Disaster Declaration: ~Edwards ~Guadalupe ~Kimble ~Lampasas ~McCulloch ~Menard ~Real ~Reeves ~Schleicher ~Sutton Additional counties may be added at a later date. "This approval will help Texas […]

Kerr County residents who may have suffered damage from the July 4 flooding disaster are being reminded that repairs to those structures located within the flood plain may require a Substantial Damage (SD) Assessment and a Floodplain Development Permit.  Before repairing, altering or replacing a roof, framing, walls, foundation, flooring, doors and windows, exterior siding and trim, interior drywall and paint, cabinets and countertops, plumbing, electrical systems or HVAC systems, […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library invites all Summer Reading participants to its Summer Reading award party on Thursday, July 31 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.  Participants will be able to partake in an afternoon of recognition, fun and pizza. The library wants to share with attendees the joy of reading. For additional information, contact the library's reference desk at (830) 258-1274, or visit the city's website at www.kerrvilletx.gov.

On Tuesday, Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips was remembered at a memorial which was held at Marble Falls High School.  Phillips, a 30-year veteran of fire service, disappeared on July 5 while responding to a call during severe flooding.  Despite extensive search and recovery efforts, he has not been found. At the memorial, fellow firefighters, community members and loved ones remembered Phillips as a dedicated leader, mentor and […]

Authorities in Kendall County say they are moving into the cleanup stage - a process expected to take eight to ten weeks.  Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk said those efforts will begin Wednesday after receiving the green light from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).  It also marks the end of search and recovery efforts for flood victims in Kendall County, where nine bodies have been found since July […]

The City of Fredericksburg has announced an upcoming road closure.  West Live Oak between Kerr and Post Oak roads will be closed Friday, August 1 as part of the utility extension project. Monday through Wednesday, August 4-6, the contractor will be on site sweeping and making final repairs.  Wednesday through Friday, August 6-8, the city's Street Department crews will be completing additional street repairs and paving. The public is asked […]

Due to a gas leak, the City of Kerrville Street Division has closed the intersection of Water Street and Francisco Lemos Street.  Repairs are estimated to take two days. Quinlan Street between Highway 27 and Jefferson Street will also be closed due to a gas leak.  Repairs are estimated to take one day. Detour signs are in place.  Public safety personnel should consider alternate routes.  Postal service and trash pickup […]

Significant flood damage has struck the Comfort area along the Guadalupe River.  The Comfort Area Foundation, and the Greater Comfort and Boerne Chambers of Commerce have launched a coordinated relief effort to provide critical support to those most affected. 1. Donate to the Comfort Area Flood Relief Fund.  The Comfort Area Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3), has established the Comfort Area Flood Relief Fund to directly support families, ranchers, and businesses […]

Scott Turner, the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, toured Hunt on Monday to survey flood damage and talk to Kerr County residents about what they need.  Turner visited the area with President Donald Trump a few weeks ago, as well.  Among the places Turner visited on Monday was The Hunt Store - a century-old staple in the community that was destroyed in the floods. Upon seeing the damage, […]