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Only appointments already on the books will be carried out at the Kerr County Veterans Service Office from June 5-16, due to minimal staffing during that time.  "Due to prior engagements, our office will be down to a skeleton crew those two weeks.  So, for that short time, we will be fulfilling only appointments that are logged on our calendars," said Kerr County Veterans Service Officer Jenna Sanchez.  "Any walk-ins […]

The City of Fredericksburg is now taking applications for citizens interested in serving on seven different boards and commissions. Members of the Historic Review Board, Market Square Redevelopment Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment are appointed by the City Council.  Other boards and commissions where a portion of the members are appointed or confirmed by the City Council, include the Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau […]

In 2017-18, Kerrville citizens helped shape the Kerrville 2050 Comprehensive Plan, setting a bold, community-driven vision for the future of the city.  To ensure the plan remains relevant and aligned with the community's evolving needs, the Kerrville City Council approved funding in 2024 to support an important update, and the final draft is now complete and available for public review. There are nine separate sections and an appendix in the […]

AAA Texas has shared some safety tips all drivers should be aware of during periods of heavy rain. ~Don't try to drive on a road that's covered in water, turn around and find an alternate route. ~If you find yourself in a situation where your car takes on water, leave the vehicle to get to safer, higher ground. ~Don't use cruise control.  You get less traction on slick roads. ~Increase […]

The Better Business Bureau is urging people to use caution as they hire potentially untrustworthy contractors.  According to the BBB, while many reputable contractors respond to hard-hit areas to help with repairs, some lack proper licensing, offer quick fixes or make promises they can't keep. The BBB recommends the following tips to avoid falling victim to contractor scams: ~Review your insurance policy.  Contact an insurance provider as soon as possible […]

The City of Kerrville is currently taking applications for the Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The City secretary's office accepts applications for all city boards throughout the year.  Persons interested should submit the board application specific to the board for which they are applying.  Applications are available online on the city's website at https://kerrvilletx.gov/957/Boards-Commissions, or by dropping by the city secretary's office in city hall. Completed applications should be […]

The driver of a vehicle that crashed while fleeing from a Kerrville Police officer on Saturday, May 24, has been identified as Kerrville resident Jose Alberto Montes, 27 years of age. On Saturday, May 25 at about 10:35 p.m., an officer from the Kerrville Police Department observed a headlight was out on the 2012 Chevrolet pickup driven by Montes.  The officer turned on his overhead emergency lights to conduct a […]

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is inviting families, friends, and readers of all ages to celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2025 to its Kick-Off Party on Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This free, family-friendly event is packed with excitement, energy, and a little something for everyone.  Friends of the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library are also showing their support by having the bookstore open during this event. Crafts […]

A Kerrville Police Department officer initiated a traffic stop on May 24, at approximately 10:35 p.m. for an equipment violation on a 2012 Chevrolet pickup which was travelling north in the 600 block of Harper Road.  According to KPD, the truck immediately accelerated away from the officer's marked patrol unit and fled north on Harper Road.  The driver and sole occupant of the truck lost control of the vehicle, leaving […]