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Flood recovery efforts continue across Kerr County, and Kerrville Pets Alive! says more pets are being reunited with their families. KPA! reports that its lost and found database now lists 14 pets are still missing, 11 pets have been found safe and 12 have been reunited with their owners. Anyone who lost a pet is encouraged to submit a report through the organization's online database at kerrvillepetsalive.org.

The Kerr County Tax Office reopened Wednesday, July 22, at its satellite office at the West Kerr County Courthouse Office, 510 College Street in Ingram.  The office will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information call (830) 792-2241.

In an emergency meeting Wednesday, Kerr County Commissioners voted 4-0 to extend a local disaster declaration.  The order was first signed by Judge Rob Kelly July 16. Commissioners also approved extending the suspension of the requirements of the Texas Public Information Act for an additional 7 days, as well as suspending a portion of the Texas Local Government Code, which has to do with timelines for county plat applications. The […]

Several mental health organizations are providing free mental health support for those trying to cope after last week's floods.  Mental health officials say seeking emotional support is just as important as rebuilding after a disaster and encourage anyone struggling with the aftermath of the floods to reach out. The Texas Recovering Together Crisis Counseling Program has teams visiting homes, shelters and distribution sites, answering calls, delivering supplies and connecting survivors […]

The Kerr County Commissioners Court has scheduled an emergency meeting set for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, at the Old Municipal Court Building, 301 McFarland in Kerrville.  On the agenda is for county commissioners to consider, discuss and approve the extension of the Kerr County Disaster Declaration for last week's flood.  To view/download the agenda, click on the following link: Kerr County Commissioners' Court-July 22 Emergency Meeting Agenda (PDF) […]

A one-lane closure will be in effect on Lehmann Drive beginning Monday, July 27, through Friday, August 7, as part of the Atmos Energy Lehmann Fortification #4 project.  The lane closure will occur daily from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Lehmann Drive while crews install a new 6-inch HDPE gas main along Lehmann Drive from Hill Country Drive to Highway 27.  The contractor for the project is Denbow Company, Inc. Access […]

The City of Kerrville issued a public notice Tuesday about a sanitary sewer overflow in an area south of downtown.  According to city officials, the city said the sewer overflow is located in the Town Creek area near State Highway 27 and Water Street.  Residents are encouraged to avoid Town Creek and downstream areas of the Guadalupe River toward Louise Hays Park and Kerrville-Schreiner Park until further notice due to […]

The Texas Department of Insurance is urging flood victims to document their losses and damages, and file their claims immediately.  According to a TDI spokesperson, homeowners should first determine whether to file with their homeowners insurer or the National Flood Insurance Program, run by FEMA. Residents should take as many photos as possible, make necessary repairs, and keep all receipts for possible reimbursements.  Oftentimes, homeowners insurance does not cover flood […]

Annie's Helping Hands Foundation is offering recovery assistance this week at the Center Point Area Historical Preservation Association for those whose businesses were impacted by the recent flooding, according to the organization's Facebook page. Volunteers are available this week, Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., to help residents and business owners navigate recovery assistance programs using on-site computers.  Additionally, Mercy Chefs has been on hand serving hot meals, and emotional support […]