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Kerr County and the National Weather Service are teaming up to present a basic Skywarn training event on Thursday, February 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX27 in Kerrville.  The event is open to the public, and walk-ins are welcome. Skywarn is a volunteer-based spotter program that connects 350,000-400,000 trained individuals nationwide who assist their respective communities regarding severe weather reports.  Skywarn members provide […]

Together With Hill Country Veterans is hosting a suicide prevention program Saturday, January 20 at 2 p.m. in the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library's meeting room.  The program is free and registration is not required. The program will be led by Kathy Turner, a seasoned clinical social worker, and aims to provide attendees with essential insights and skills to address the challenging issue of suicide.  The program also helps individuals identify signs […]

Brenda Hughes has officially filed as a candidate for the Office of Councilmember Place 4 on the Kerrville City Council, according to City Secretary Shelley McElhannon.  Hughes' application has been verified for eligibility and found to be sufficient; therefore, Hughes is an official candidate for the Office of Place 4 on the Kerrville City Council at the May 4, 2024 municipal election. In accordance with the City Charter, any person […]

Joe Herring, Jr. has officially filed as a candidate for Mayor on the Kerrville City Council, according to City Secretary Shelley McElhannon.  Herring, Jr.'s application has been verified for eligibility and found to be sufficient. In accordance with the City Charter, any person who lawfully qualifies and is a registered voter of the City of Kerrville, may file an application for a place on the ballot.  Councilmembers are elected at […]

The Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to check their cupboards due to possible salmonella contamination in certain Quaker Oats products, including some very popular cereals and snack bars. Quaker's chewy granola bars and granola cereals, like Quaker oatmeal squares, Cap'n Crunch cereals and cereal bars, instant oatmeal and Munchies snack mix are all under recall.  That is in addition to the chewy bars, big chewy bars, Dipps and […]

The Austin/San Antonio National Weather Service said that most of the frozen precipitation associated with the arctic front has ended throughout the Hill Country but cautioned motorists that roads can remain slick.  In addition, the NWS issued a wind chill advisory/warning through Tuesday morning. The NWS predicts wind chills of -10 degrees to 0 degrees tonight and Tuesday morning.  The low temperatures Tuesday are expected to be around 13 degrees.  […]

ERCOT has issued another conservation appeal and is asking Texans to save energy on Tuesday, January 15, between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., if it's safe to do so.  According to ERCOT, Texans are asked to conserve because of higher demand with people returning to work and school. An ERCOT Conservation Appeal is a request for Texans to reduce electrical usage, if safe to do so.  Conservation is a widely […]

ERCOT has issued a conservation appeal, asking Texans to save energy on Monday, January 15, between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.  ERCOT says that because of "continued freezing temperatures, very high demand, and unseasonably low wind," the current conditions lead to lower levels of operating reserves. An ERCOT Conservation Appeal is a request for Texans to reduce electrical usage, if safe to do so.  Conservation is a widely used industry […]

The Dietert Center in Kerrville is closed today, Monday, January 15 due to inclement weather.  The center made this decision out of concern for the safety of its volunteers and participants. Volunteers from the center were able to distribute double meals and blankets to its Meal on Wheels clients on Friday and are continuing to call and check on its participants.  Thanks to community support, volunteers collected numerous blankets during […]