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Kerr County officials say preventing mold is a top priority as cleanup work begins at the Kerr County Courthouse following recent floods.  Crews began work as soon as the water receded, removing drywall, office furniture and waterlogged documents while starting to dry out the building. Mold can begin forming quickly after a flood, and experts say delays can make damage worse.  Residents are urged to contact licensed professionals for remediation.  […]

City of Kerrville officials confirmed that Louise Hays Park and other river access points remain closed, as crews assess hazards along the trail.  The damage includes holes in the ground, sections of trail buried under asphalt and rocks, tree debris and a washed-out parking lot.  Officials said some of the holes on the trail are several feet deep, and said the concern is that someone walking, running or riding a […]

Hill Country students will soon be waving summer 'goodbye' and gearing up for back-to-school.  Jam Broadcasting has compiled a list of start dates for area students for the 2026-27 school year: ~Boerne ISD: Aug. 11 For more information visit www.boerneisd.net ~Hunt ISD: Aug. 19 For more information visit www.huntisd.com ~Ingram ISD: Aug. 12 For more information visit www.ingramisd.net ~Fredericksburg ISD: Aug. 12 For more information visit www.fisd.org ~Kerrville ISD: Aug. […]

The Kerr County District Court has announced a modified schedule for the week of July 27-31.  Due to severe flooding damage on the lower level of the Kerr County Courthouse, the facility has been closed to the public and all offices have been relocated. ~Monday, July 27: 216th Jury Trial - CANCELED ~Tuesday, July 28: 198th Grand Jury, 8:30 a.m./Municipal Court, 365 Clearwater Paseo, Kerrville; 198th Civil Docket - as […]

Kerr Together has announced an event scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, in Ingram intended to assist with recent flood recovery efforts. This Wednesday, from 9-11 a.m. at the Ingram Fire Department, disaster case managers will be available, helping with iSTAT intake and Rebuild Kerr needs assessments.  All Hands and Hearts will also be present to share volunteer resources, and mental health professionals will be on-site.  Flood buckets with cleaning supplies […]

Kerrville-Schreiner Park (KSP) is now open, with most amenities available, according to the City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department.  The following areas are open: ~RV Sites ~Tent Sites ~Recreation Hall ~Playground (Day Use) ~Pollinator Garden (Day Use) ~KSP Hillside, including the Bird Blind and 14 miles of hiking and biking trails The following areas will remain CLOSED until further notice: ~Beachfront/River Access ~Amphitheater ~Riverside Mini Cabins Visitors are reminded […]

Kerr County has reported its seventh case of rabies for 2026.  On Tuesday, July 21, Kerr County Animal Control was notified by a family in the 1700 block of Ranchero Road in Kerrville that there was a deceased skunk in their yard. The zoological lab that does the testing deemed the specimen "DESTROYED", according to KCAC Director Reagan Givens.  "Because the family's dogs had killed the skunk, the specimen was […]

Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller expressed his concerns Thursday that last week's floods could potentially worsen the spread of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that spreads quickly and mostly targets warm-blooded animals. Miller said the state is now currently dealing with more than 40 cases and also criticized the federal response.  Miller said, "USDA has failed in my opinion..." Miller said flooding and the moisture left behind can […]