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There were two council seats up for grabs in the City of Fredericksburg election. Early voting wrapped up on Tuesday with 737 ballots cast out of 8,069 registered voters in the City of Fredericksburg municipal election. UNOFFICIAL General Election Results for Council: ~Bobby Watson, 658 votes ~Todd Eidson, 621 votes ~Charlie Kiehne, 548 votes ~Cheryl Rowan, 355 votes The election is canvassed on Wednesday, May 14. BOERNE: Incumbent Mayor Frank […]

Kerr County has received confirmation of its third positive case of rabies this year - again in a bat.  On Sunday, April 27, Kerr County Animal Services was notified of a deceased bat located under the railing on the Kerrville River Trail at Francisco Lemos Street, said KCAS Director Reagan Givens.  An animal control officer was dispatched and retrieved the bat, preserved the specimen and sent it on Monday, April […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is gearing up for the return of Big Truck Storytime on Saturday, May 3 at 2 p.m. in the first-floor meeting room.  Attendees will get an up-close look at some of the big trucks and vehicles used by multiple City of Kerrville departments, including the Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB).  People are encouraged to bring their cameras. The program is free and open to the public.  […]

Memorial Day is just around the corner, and there's no better place to celebrate the long weekend than Kerrville-Schreiner Park, nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.  Kerrville-Schreiner Park offers RV sites, tent camping spots, the Guadalupe River, miles of hiking and biking trails, and even a shaded playground. Those interested are encouraged to make their reservations now because spots fill up quickly.  For reservations, contact the Parks […]

Throughout the month of May, the City of Kerrville will participate in the 45th annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council, its members, and partners to promote building safety.  This year's campaign, "Game On!" encourages people to get involved in all aspects of building safety.  The campaign also makes the connection between building codes and personal safety, as well as the important work done […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department welcomes residents and visitors to the next installment of the free Movies in the Park series this Friday, May 2, at the Kerrville Sports Complex (soccer fields).  For Friday's showing, the feature movie is "IF" (2024, PG).  The movie will be at sundown and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic snacks to enjoy a cozy night under the stars. This […]

Throughout the month of May, the City of Kerrville will participate in the 45th annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council, its members, and partners to promote building safety.  This year's campaign, "Game On!" encourages people to get involved in all aspects of building safety, as well as the important work done by building safety professionals in our communities. This year's campaign addresses how […]

On April 28, at approximately 4 a.m., Kerr County Sheriff's Office, Patrol Division deputies were dispatched to the report of a vehicle blocking the road in the 100 Block of Sutherland Lane.  Deputies responded and found an abandoned Chevrolet Silverado pickup.  While investigating the abandoned truck, deputies were dispatched to the Mini-Mart located in the 4400 Block of Highway 27 for people knocking on the windows. Deputies located 22-year-old Gonzolo […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for the Adult Co-Ed Summer Soccer League.  This League is a fantastic opportunity for adults to stay active during the summer while enjoying spirited and friendly competition on the field. The season will begin on Sunday, June 14, with all games held on Sundays at the Loop 534 Sports Fields.  Matches will be played in traditional 9v9 […]