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Kerr County Animal Services has implemented a new protocol for disease control at the animal control facility due to a recent increase in local cases of canine parvovirus, commonly known as "parvo."  "We decided we needed to respond quickly and put in some measures to further protect animals coming into and leaving our facility," said KCAS Director Reagan Givens.  "And, we want everyone to be aware of this issue and […]

The City of Kerrville's Finance Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year ended 2023.  This prestigious recognition comes from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada and is judged by an impartial panel.  The award is intended to demonstrate a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate […]

Most Kerr County offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of the federal holiday marking Veterans Day.  The one-day closure will affect offices in the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street in Kerrville, the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex, 510 College Street in Ingram, the county campus at 550 Earl Garrett Street and others.  The holiday will not interrupt any services provided by emergency agencies, such as […]

The City of Kerrville municipal offices and the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of the 2024 Veterans Day holiday.  Municipal offices and the library will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, November 12. The City secretary's office will be closed in observance of the Veteran Day holiday.  Anyone needing assistance can email City Secretary Shelley McElhannon at shelley.mcelhannon@kerrvilletx.gov. The Parks and Recreation office at […]

The City of Kerrville is reminding organizations and businesses that its 2024 Street Banner Sign Up Day is coming up on Monday, December 9.  The lottery-style scheduling event will be held in the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library's downstairs meeting room, 505 Water Street, beginning at 10 a.m. Any organization is invited to this event for the opportunity to select a location to display a banner over the streets of Kerrville to […]

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, and millions of Texans will be casting their ballots for not only the next president of the United States, but also choosing who will be representing Texas for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.  There are several other races for state office, including Railroad Commissioner, state senators and representatives, members of the State Board of Education, the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas Court of […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is offering a bilingual Storytime this Thursday, November 7 at 10 a.m.  Attendees will be able to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in English and Spanish, as well as have an opportunity to participate in a craft following the presentation. For additional information, contact the library's reference desk at (830) 258-1274, or visit the library's website at www.kerrvilletx.gov.

Kerrville's Park and Recreation Department is gearing up for its fifth annual "Kerrville Cruise-In Car Show" which is set to take place on Saturday, November 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Kerrville Sports Complex, 111 Home Run Drive.  This free event is open to the public, and vehicles of all sizes, types, and colors are welcome.  Live music during the event will be provided by "The Flashbacks" […]

The City of Kerrville and its contractor, M. C. Fonseca, are scheduled to continue working on the Knapp Road sewer project.  Beginning November 4, the contractor will be replacing sewer lines on Lois Street between Woodlawn Avenue and Harper Highway for approximately six weeks, which will require portions of Lois Street to be closed to through traffic. Drivers are asked to take note of the construction areas as work progresses […]