Local News

There are numerous ways to celebrate the Fourth of July this year in the Hill Country, and the American Automobile Association (AAA) suggests Texans plan accordingly because nearly six million Texans are expected to travel over the week of Independence Day.  The Independence Day holiday travel forecast is over nine days from June 29 to July 7, according to AAA.  AAA estimates that 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles […]

The Kerrville Olympic Pool wants to remind residents that the pool has various amenities to rent for exclusive use including picnic areas, the pavilion, and even the entire facility on the weekends for private parties.  The fee to rent the entire facility is $250 plus a $100 deposit which includes lifeguards.  Rental deposits are refundable, and restrictions apply. To book your reservation, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (830) […]

Kerr County officials are reminding citizens that the county requires permits for those looking to install a new driveway or modify an existing one situated along a county-maintained road within the right-of-way.  "Doing driveway construction work without a permit poses the risk of damage to the county's roads, can create problems with drainage issues and violates a court order that requires a permit to be obtained," according to Kerr County […]

The Kerr County Veterans Service Office will be closed for training the week of June 3-7. Veterans who need immediate assistance while the local office is closed are asked to contact the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Southwest Division office by calling 1-800-252-8387 or emailing claims@tvc.texas.gov.  Appointments can be scheduled at www.tinyurl.com/Southwest claims. Veterans in crisis are reminded that there is a Veterans Crisis Line available 24/7 to provide free, confidential […]

Kerr County Animal Services has confirmed that on May 29, a 13th positive case of rabies had been posted.  KCAS received a call about a dead skunk at a family residence on Bobwhite Drive in Kerrville.  An animal control officer was dispatched to the scene and sent a specimen to the zoological lab for testing on Thursday, May 23. According to KCAS Director Reagan Givens, if the specimen is deemed […]

The City of Kerrville's Senior Services Advisory Committee has updated its Senior Services Resource Guide and is making it available to the public electronically on the city's website. The Senior Services Resource Guide is a guide specifically for seniors in the Kerrville community, covering topics such as housing, social organizations, volunteer opportunities, entertainment, and Senior advocacy and support. A copy of the Senior Services Resource Guide can be downloaded via […]

City of Kerrville officials have announced that due to severe ongoing drought conditions and significant declines in Guadalupe River flows into Nimitz Lake, the City of Kerrville will move from Stage 2 to Stage 3 Water Conservation Measures effective at 12:01 a.m., May 30.  The City says it will continue monitoring water supply capacities and weather conditions with hopes of improvement in the near future. A full list of Stage […]

Area U.S. military veterans who have business to conduct with the Kerr County Veterans Service Office are notified that the office will be closing for the week of June 3-7.  "We appreciate the public's understanding and patience as we must close temporarily for a week in order for staff members to undergo necessary training," said Kerr County Veterans Service Officer Jenna Sanchez, U.S. Air Force (retired). The Veterans Service Office […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will be kicking off their Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The day's events will include live music from the Short Street Band, Shim's Be Blessed food truck, a bounce house, and plenty of games. There will be a variety of programs for all ages, including professional performances at the Callioux Theater, crafts, movies, storytimes, LEGO club, and books […]