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Graduates of Schreiner University 2024 Vocational Nursing program all tested for and passed the NCLEX, the national licensure exam to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). "We are incredibly proud of our Vocational Nursing students for achieving a perfect 100% NCLEX pass rate," said Bri Watkins, Interim Undergraduate Nursing Programs Chair. "This remarkable accomplishment not only highlights their dedication and skill but also brings a vital boost to our community. […]

The City of Kerrville's Household Waste (HHW) Event, held in partnership with Kerr County, will be Saturday, February 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Hwy. 27. This is a first-come, first-served event, and vehicles must be inside the gate prior to noon. This event is for household quantities, and any large amounts may be rejected. HHW drop off is for City […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that registration for 2025 summer programs will open at 8 a.m. on February 1. Activities include Kids Triathlon, Skateboard Competition, Disc Golf Tournament, and much more. Registration for Summer Programs will be accepted in person at the Parks and Recreation office located at Kerrville-Schreiner Park, 2385 Bandera Hwy. Participants may also register over the phone at (830) 257-7300 or online […]

Texans near San Antonio experienced a 4.5-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday night, which was felt across more than 100 miles, and in two major cities, according to U.S. Geological Survey data. The earthquake happened at 9:26 p.m. and was detected about 12 miles east-northeast from the town of Falls City. Nearly 700 people reported feeling the quake to the USGS as of the morning of January 30. In Austin, about 100 […]

The Senior Services Advisory Committee is a committee of the City of Kerrville and appointed by the City Council. The committee's first Community Service Project was to create a Senior Services Resource Guide designed to be a one-stop resource for senior citizens in Kerrville. This guide was completed in 2021 and has been updated several times since. The Senior Services Guide can be found on the City of Kerrville's website […]

Kerr County Road and Bridge Department is asking for the public's help in solving the case of some stolen signs. Just before Christmas, in December 2024, sign thefts were reported on Weatherby Road, Big Buck Circle and Louise Lane - all in the Mountain Home area in the northwest portion of the county. "We are working with law enforcement on this matter, and we ask that residents report missing signs […]

The Kerrville Police Department is warning the public of an ongoing scam in which scammers are impersonating real Kerrville Police officers in a cell phone scam. KPD says that scammers are replicating real government phone numbers to appear legitimate. The scammers allegedly tell potential victims that an arrest warrant has been issued for them after they failed to appear at a court date. The scammer will then solicit money from […]

The City of Kerrville and its contractor, the J3 Company, LLC, have begun work on the Hill Country Drive, Wesley Drive and Cully Drive pedestrian improvements project. The project aims to improve the form and function of the city's sidewalks on the aforementioned streets. The project is funded by the City of Kerrville and the Texas Department of Transportation's transportation alternatives set aside (TASA) program. The project is slated to […]

Kerrville City Secretary Shelley McElhannon announced that on January 22, Delayne Sigerman has officially filed as a candidate for Place 1 on the Kerrville City Council. Sigerman's application has been verified for eligibility and found to be sufficient; therefore, Delayne Sigerman is an official candidate for Place 1 on the Kerrville City Council at the May 3, 2025 municipal election. In accordance with the City Charter, any person who lawfully […]