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Gillespie County officials have announced that the Fourth of July Fireworks Show has been delayed once again. The annual Fireworks Show hosted by the City of Fredericksburg was originally postponed until July 11, due to recent floods.It is now scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 30 at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, as city staff assist with ongoing flood recovery efforts.

As search efforts continue and the scope of the devastation becomes clearer, here is a list of ways to help. ~Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: This fund will direct donations to vetted organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts as well as flood assistance.  The Fund will support the communities of Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point, and Comfort.  It is in support of nonprofit organizations, first responder agencies, and local […]

Kerr County residents who suffered damages and/or losses to their primary residence, their business or their agricultural property as a result of the July 4 rains and flood, are being encouraged to report those damages.  Kerr County issued a disaster declaration on July 4 and extended it in an emergency meeting on July 7.  Texas Governor Greg Abbott then later signed a federal declaration, as well. "Just like when we […]

In response to recent flooding in Kerr County, city and county officials have partnered with local organizations to provide coordinated relief and support services to affected residents.   Monetary contributions may be made to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: ~Online: https://www.communityfoundation.net/ ~By mail: Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, 241 Earl Garret St., Kerrville, TX 78028.  Checks should be made payable to Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Individuals […]

KPUB has restored remaining major outage areas across West Kerr County as of Monday, including the Cade Loop, Rio Vista, and Kelly Creek crossings.  As of 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 7, just 140 customers remained without power.  As of 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, approximately 100 customers are still without power. Crews are working Tuesday to address small and individual outages throughout the service area.  As of Tuesday morning, KPUB crews […]

In a news conference Tuesday afternoon, officials said at least 161 people are still missing in Kerr County, including five campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic, following deadly floods in the Hill Country.  Governor Abbott also confirmed that 94 people have been confirmed dead in Kerr and Kendall counties, and another 15 fatalities have been reported statewide. At least 111 deaths have been confirmed in six counties.  Officials confirm […]

Officials on Monday reported that the death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Kerr County has climbed to at least 87, including 30 children.  Nineteen adults and seven children remain unidentified.  Five Camp Mystic campers and one counselor remain missing, according to Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha. As of 8 a.m. Tuesday: ~87 dead in Kerr County, according to the Kerr County Sheriff's Office ~7 dead in Travis […]

Pursuant to Section 551.045, Texas Government Code, the City Council for the City of Kerrville, Texas, will hold an Emergency Meeting due to an urgent public necessity, namely the extreme and widespread flooding that occurred on and after July 4, 2025. This extreme weather event caused severe property damage, injury, and loss of life, which requires the City Council to deliberate or take action on this emergency and urgent public […]

The Fredericksburg City Council is holding a special budget meeting Wednesday, July 9 at 2 p.m.  The overview and discussion of the 2026 fiscal year budget will take place at the John William Klein Room, 115 N. Crockett St. The next meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 at the City Hall East Campus, 2818 U.S. 290 East in Fredericksburg. For more information, visit www.fbgtx.ofg.