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Kerr County officials have announced its upcoming holiday closings , which include two brief breaks for county employees.  Most county departments, including those located in the Kerr County Courthouse, and at the West Kerr County Courthouse, will be closed for Christmas on both December 25-26, and closed on New Year's Day. Monday, January 1, 2024.  Neither of these holiday breaks will mean an interruption of emergency services, including law enforcement, […]

The City of Kerrville has announced that application packets are now available for persons interested in running for a place on the upcoming May 4, 2024 ballot for the Kerrville City Council.  Applications can be picked up in the city secretary's office at City Hall, 701 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Note:  January 15, 2024 is a holiday, and City Hall will be closed.) The […]

The Kerr County Veterans Service Office, previously located in Suite 118 on the first floor of the Kerr County Courthouse, has announced that it will be temporarily closed through January 5, 2024.  The closing of the office to the public is a necessity because the office is currently relocating to the county's future site, 550 Earl Garrett Street. The office expects to resume its operations, by appointment only, beginning Monday, […]

West Kerr County continues its battle regarding illegally blocking the low-water crossing at 100 Dowling Road West, which affects local taxpayers in both labor and equipment.  Kerr County officials want to remind citizens that this allocated money could be used elsewhere in the community. In April of this year, Kerr County Crime Stoppers highlighted the ongoing problem, and residents residing in the western portion of Kerr County (Precinct 4) were […]

The Quaker Oats Company announced that it's recalling specific granola bars and granola cereals due to a potential Salmonella contamination.  The products were sold throughout the all 50 states in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan. According to Quaker, it has not received any confirmed reports of illness related to the products in this recall.  However, company officials ask that consumers check their pantries for any of the products […]

The murder charge against Ashley Alyce Castillo, 26, has been dismissed due to new information obtained during an ongoing investigation, according to a Kerrville Police Department press release.  KPD says it is continuing its investigation into the shooting death of 22-year old Damon Anthony Michael Tampke, which occurred early Saturday morning in the 2100 block of Singing Woods Drive. Tampke's death was reported as a suicide after KPD determined that […]

Shane James, Jr., the man accused of killing multiple people and injuring others in a shooting spree last week across San Antonio and Austin, now faces additional charges.  James is accused of killing his parents in San Antonio last Tuesday before moving on to Austin, where he allegedly killed four other people. According to Bexar County officials, the December 5 shooting spree began in San Antonio.  Investigators say James shot […]

The City of Kerrville is already looking ahead to Summer 2024 and is now accepting applications for employment at the Olympic Pool.  Potential candidates can apply online at www.kerrvilletx.gov/14/Employment. Lifeguard candidates must be at least 15 years old by May 2024, complete a lifeguard training class, and demonstrate a professional demeanor.  Ellis & Associates lifeguard training classes are provided by the Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department to candidates for a […]

According to law enforcement authorities Thursday, the man accused of killing six people and injuring three others doesn't appear to have a connection to the Austin victims.  Austin Police identified the man as Shane James, 34, who is currently booked in the Travis County Jail.  James has been charged with capital murder of multiple people. James was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with several homicides as well as the shootings […]