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Property owners in Kerr County are reminded that the deadline to pay their 2023 property taxes is January 31 if they want to avoid additional financial penalties.  "To anyone who owes property taxes in our county, I would encourage you to pay them as soon as possible.  If you wait, then somehow miss the official deadline, you'll likely see penalties and interest added to your tax bill.  No one wants […]

The City of Kerrville has announced it currently has positions available for appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.  Board members serve two-year terms and help assist with planning and activities related to the Parks and Recreation Department.  Board members are appointed by the Kerrville City Council. A majority of the board must be residents of the City of Kerrville, and all members must be residents of Kerr County.  […]

Most county governmental offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday.  Departments whose doors will be shut for the one-day break include those in the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street in Kerrville, and the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex, 510 College Street in Ingram.  Emergency services, such as law enforcement, fire and EMS will continue without interruption. Likewise, […]

The upcoming meeting  scheduled  for the League of Women Voters of the Hill Country Texas will detail efforts to better prepare voters for local and national elections in 2024.  "Voting Plan 2024" will take place on Saturday, January 13 at the Doyle Center, 110 West Barnett in Kerrville.  League meetings are open to the public and there is no charge to attend.  A social time begins at 9:30 a.m.with light […]

Due to recent rains, the City of Kerrville now has an opportunity to return to normal in the management of its aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) operations and is currently treating river water to drinking water standards.  The water is being stored in the Lower Trinity Aquifer reservoir and is intended to be used during the coming summer months. The City of Kerrville has been a pioneer in ASR efforts […]

The City of Kerrville invites all citizens to join the city for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Public Safety Facility on January 9 at 2 p.m.  The new facility is located at the intersection of Clearwater Paseo Drive and Rio Monte Drive. The $45 million 69,000 project was approved by voters in a May 2022 bond election.  The new facility's location will help provide easy access to major transportation […]

The City of Kerrville Public Works, Solid Waste Division is reminding citizens that the 2024 solid waste landfill vouchers are now available.  Eligible residents may request up to two solid waste vouchers to be issued and used during 2024.  Residents may discard unwanted appliances, water heaters and other miscellaneous furniture.  Refrigerators, freezers and A/C units are allowed only if the refrigerant has been reclaimed and the unit has been tagged […]

The Fredericksburg Police Department has arrested one individual in connection to an aggravated robbery which occurred late Tuesday night.  The robbery resulted in the death of one person, who died at the convenience store, located in the 1000 block of South State Highway 16. Around 11:46 p.m. on Wednesday, FPD took 21-year old Awes Singko Rapet into custody.  Rapet is charged with Capital Murder and is being held in the […]

The National Safety Council encourages everyone to attempt to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals, if possible.  According to a new report from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),an estimated 10,200 individuals were involved in incidents involving fireworks in 2022. If consumer fireworks are legal to buy and use where you live, the NSC provides the following safety tips: Never allow young children to handle fireworks, […]