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The Texas House and Senate discussed and ultimately passed bills that would implement new safety standards following the deadly July 4 floods.  Here's where the bills they're considering stand: CAMP SAFETY House Bill 1 would require overnight kids' camp operators to develop emergency plans, including for natural disasters, and submit them to the state.  The plans must include information on when to shelter or evacuate, and they must be taught […]

$40 million has been pledged to a new housing fund for Kerr County flood victims, says the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.  The Foundation made the announcement Thursday alongside Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, following the deadly and devastating flooding over the July 4th weekend. The Foundation also said that in the first 45 days of the recovery efforts, it has granted more than $16 million to more than […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department invites the entire community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to recognize the improvements that have been completed at the Scott Schreiner Golf Course, 1 Country Club Dr.  The ceremony will be held at the course beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27.  These enhancements promise a modern, scenic, and community-forward golfing experience while preserving the course's cherished local charm. Beginning in December 2024, the […]

A skunk tested positive for rabies in Fair Oaks Ranch, according to city officials.  In a Facebook post, the city of Fair Oaks Ranch said Animal Care Services confirmed the rabies case on Wednesday afternoon.  Authorities were dispatched and removed the animal at the Cibolo Trail entrance off of Battle Intense. Rabies is a virus spread through an animal's saliva that can infect mammals, including wildlife, pets and humans, according […]

Texas Rep. Chip Roy announced Thursday that he's running for attorney general, joining a crowded Republican Primary field vying to replace Ken Paxton.  Roy, the policy chair of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, is best known in Congress for his strong desire to shrink the federal government. Roy has represented Texas's 21st Congressional district since 2019.  He has led efforts to reimburse his home state for border security spending and […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected in Kerrville Thursday where he will be announcing a multi-million-dollar pledge addressing housing needs in the wake of the July 4 floods.  Abbott also plans to highlight community leaders and nonprofit organizations at a press conference scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Dallas Dautry Memorial Pavilion, underscoring the importance of coordinated efforts in recovery and rebuilding. He will be joined by the Community Foundation […]

The City of Kerrville will reduce its water conservation measures from Stage 4 to Stage 2 effective 12:01 a.m. on August 21, 2025, following the successful restoration of the city's surface water treatment plant. A water supply emergency was declared on July 28 after the treatment facility sustained major damage during the July 4 flood, forcing it offline and requiring strict Stage 4 restrictions.  Since then, city staff have worked […]

Kerrville City Council continued discussing the possibility of raising property taxes by 8% due to the July 4 floods.  Because the city received a disaster declaration, by state law they can increase the property tax rate by 8%, without an election.  Council was told they could always decrease that 8% in the next few weeks, but they can't raise it to that 8% if they didn't approve the resolution. As […]

The parents of Camp Mystic flood victims are scheduled to testify at a Texas Senate committee hearing on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Texas State Capitol.  The parents will testify before the Texas Senate Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Select Committee on Senate Bill 1 as lawmakers consider reforms to improve safety at youth camps across the state. A key point from SB1 requires campgrounds in a 100-year floodplain to […]