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Kerr County has confirmed that it has recorded the first positive case of rabies for 2026.  Kerr County Animal Control Director Reagan Givens said his office was contacted on Sunday, March 15, regarding a raccoon that had come into contact with a family's dog at their residence in the 500 Block of East Lane in Kerrville. The dog that was bitten by the rabid raccoon had been previously vaccinated against […]

A 45-year-old woman was arrested after deputies found four Barrett.50 caliber rifles inside her vehicle during a traffic stop, according to the sheriff's office.  Several agencies, including deputies from Kerr and Kendall counties, conducted the traffic stop on March 14 on Interstate 10 heading west. According to the Kerr County Sheriff's Office, a woman identified as Sunshine Puentes-Rivas, of Mexico, provided deputies with inconsistent information about her travel itinerary during […]

Kerr County Animal Control invites the public to attend a brief ceremony, ribbon cutting and walk-throughs celebrating the completion and opening of its new facility this Friday, March 20.  Local leaders, citizens and all animal lovers are invited to attend the event, planned for 1 p.m. at the new Kerr County Animal Control (KCAC), site, located at 199 Spur 100 in Kerrville. A brief ceremony will be held in front […]

U.S. military veterans are being invited by the Kerr County Veterans Service Office to share their personal stories through the Texas General Land Office's "Voices of Veterans" program.  The oral history program's mission is to preserve the firsthand accounts of Texas veterans, documenting their experiences during military service and upon their return home.  These recorded interviews are then archived with the Texas General Land Office. "We want to ensure that […]

Kerr County District Clerk Dawn Lantz has announced she will retire from public service, with her last day scheduled March 31.  She has been with Kerr County since 2008, and has served as the district clerk since 2019.  "Her dedication, service and commitment to the Citizens' of Kerr County has been greatly appreciated," said 198th District Judge Pat Maguire and 216th District Judge Albert D. Pattillo III in a joint […]

Community leaders, schoolchildren and representatives from Woodmen life will gather Monday at Flat Rock Park to dedicate a new playground built in honor of those who lost their lives in the July 4 floods.  The original playground at the park was swept away during the floods. During the ceremony, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, county officials and WoodmenLife representatives will join about 30 students from the Salvation Army Kroc Academy […]

The 37th Annual Heart of Texas Country Music Festival starts March 19 in Brady, Texas and concludes March 28.  The festival consists of 10 days of shows, dances, and "meet and greets" with top country music performers. The internationally recognized festival is sponsored by the Heart of Texas Music Association and award-winning Country Music DJ Tracy Pitcox.  Texas's largest gatherings of Traditional Country Music artists and their fans features 24 […]

A suspect died in a shooting involving police Wednesday evening following a motorcycle pursuit that ended on Interstate 10 in Kerr County. According to a Gillespie County Sheriff's Office (GSCO) Facebook post, the incident occurred around 6 p.m. March 11.  A GSCO deputy was conducting a traffic stop on the motorcyclist.  Authorities said the suspect failed to stop, leading to a pursuit that ended on I-10 in Kerr County.  When […]

A 240-acre property bordering Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is now under permanent protection, according to the Hill Country Conservancy.  The conservancy said Muckleroy Ranch, which is directly adjacent to the State Natural Area, provides a unique habit and supports a diversity of native plants and wildlife, including rare, declining and threatened species. "Projects like this conservation easement demonstrate how private landowners, conservation organizations, and public partners can work together […]