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Kerr County officials have confirmed that a bat discovered in front of the Big Lots store, located at 1305 Sidney Baker Street in Kerrville, has tested positive for rabies.  Kerr County Animal Services received reports on Thursday, October 24, that there was a bat in front of the store's entrance and there were several women reportedly touching the bat and posing for pictures with it. "If you were at the […]

Texas residents voting by mail must have submitted an application by October 25.  After receiving a mail-in ballot, fill it out and place it in the "ballot" envelope and put it in the carrier envelope. Before sealing the envelope, fill out the line provided on the envelope for the numbers from your driver's license, personal ID number, election certificate number or the last four digits of your Social Security number.  […]

The Kendall County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that three people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash which occurred in the 500 block of State Highway 46 West shortly before 11 p.m. on Tuesday.  The KCSO statement said a Ford F-250 was traveling west when it collided head-on with a Toyota Corolla in the eastbound lane. All three occupants in the Corolla were pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver […]

Gillespie County Commissioners on Monday appointed Jamey Vogel to fill the unexpired term of the late Steve McAnally on the Gillespie County Economic Development Commission.  Commissioners' also approved a contract to house Kendall County inmates at the Gillespie County Jail, making it the first county to agree to the recently-adjusted rates of $65 per day. For additional information regarding Monday's Commissioners' Court meeting, visit the county's site at www.gillespiecounty.org.

The City of Kerrville and its contractor, M. C. Fonseca, will continue work on the Knapp Road sewer project.  Beginning October 30, the contractor will be replacing sewer lines on Woodlawn Avenue between Louis Street and Florence Street for approximately two weeks, which will require portions of Woodlawn Ave. to be closed to through traffic. The City and its contractor will work with affected residents for access to their property […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is now seeking sponsors and performers for its 2025 "Concerts by the River" series, which is comprised of free concerts held at Louise Hays Park or Kerrville-Schreiner Park set for various dates next year. Event organizers say that the success of the "Concerts by the River" series hinges on the generous support of its community partners.  Sponsorships will help cover the costs associated with […]

The Kerr County Veterans Service Office is looking for local military veterans who have a pair of combat boots on hand to loan for a special display it has planned for the 2025 Memorial Day Program.  "We have a nice idea, but we need a lot of help from our local veterans to pull it off!" said Kerr County Veterans Service Officer Jenna Sanchez. "We would like to make a […]

More than 18.6 million Texans are currently registered to vote, according to the Secretary of State's office.  So far, 2,639,646 votes have been cast, for a statewide turnout of 14.17%.  In addition to the top-of-the-ticket presidential race, Texans are also choosing who will represent the state in the U.S. Senate, as well as several statewide and local races. In the 2020 presidential election, 66.73% of registered voters in Texas cast […]

The Gillespie Central Appraisal District began mailing property tax statements last week, according to Chief Appraiser Scott Fair. Payments are due by January 31, 2025, and may be made via mail, online at gillespiecad.org, or in person at the GCAD office located at 1159 South Milam Street.  Gillespie Appraisal District is responsible for appraising all real and business personal property within Gillespie County.  The district appraises property according to the […]