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Kerr County voters have no need to worry if they have not received their voter registration cards in the mail - they can still participate in early, in-person voting, which started Tuesday, Feb. 17.  The delay in the mailing of the cards this year was due to legal challenges of the redistricted Congressional maps and the processing of the approvals by Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson's office. "You do […]

The City of Boerne confirmed a positive measles case was identified this month and believes it is linked to an exposure in nearby Bandera County, according to a city news release.  Boerne officials were notified of the case Feb. 12, and believe it is "isolated in nature."  The City said it is likely tied to a positive exposure in Bandera County, "which is linked to out-of-state travel." Measles is a […]

Early Voting begins Tuesday for the March 3 primary election and will continue through February 27.  For those who do not vote early, Election Day is March 3.  The winners of each party's nomination in this election will advance to a faceoff in November during the general election. Texas has one U.S. Senate seat on the ballot, which is held by John Cornyn.  Cornyn is hoping to be elected to […]

The League of Women Voters of the Hill Country Texas urges all voters to take time to find information on candidates for office.  The League provides two types of printed Voter Guides for the Primary Elections and they are available at Butt Holdsworth Memorial Library in Kerrville: statewide elections, including candidates for US Senator and Governor, and county specific elections for Congressional District 21 and the local elections for Kerr […]

A county-wide test of the CodeRED emergency notification system is planned for noon Saturday, Feb. 14.  The alert will state: "This is a test of the Kerr County CodeRED system.  If you receive this message, there is no further action required on your part.  This is a test." Those who expect, but do not receive a test message will need to re-register for CodeRED using the following link: https://account portal.onsolve.net/kerr […]

The Kerr County Veterans Service Office (VSO) will be temporarily closed next week.  Along with most Kerr County, Texas, offices, the VSO, will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.  Then, the VSO will continue to be closed from Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 17-19, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. Veterans and their families who need to reach the office while it is closed […]

One person was hospitalized after a road rage incident led to a four-vehicle crash early Wednesday involving an 18-wheeler, according to the Boerne Police Department.  The crash happened just before 7:20 a.m. Wednesday on Interstate 10 westbound near the Main Street exit. Police said a woman in a white Mercedes sedan was speeding and "driving aggressively," which caused another driver to become hostile in response.  The two people exchanged hand […]

A Kendall County deputy shot a man who authorities say opened fire during a response to a fight at a motel in Comfort early Sunday morning, leaving the suspect in critical condition.  The Kendall County Sheriff's Office released footage of the deputy-involved shooting, which happened over the weekend at the Executive Inn Motel. The sheriff's office said the deputy was responding to reports of several men fighting when the encounter […]

Following four successful sessions, the City of Kerrville is now accepting applications for its fifth Citizens Government Academy, a 10-week free program designed to engage residents and provide a behind-the-scenes look at city operations and services.  While this program includes an overview and tour of Kerrville's public safety operations, it is separate from the Kerrville Police Department's Citizen Police Academy, which is no longer accepting applications for Spring 2026. The […]