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The City of Kerrville is inviting residents to take a brief, six-question survey to help guide community conversations around the Hill Country's most vital resource - water.  "This is a great opportunity to contribute to the ongoing conversation  about the sustainable water future we all want for Kerrville and the Hill Country," said Mayor Joe Herring, Jr.  "Kerrville is listening, and it only takes a few minutes to complete the […]

On Tuesday, April 22, the Kerr County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Division, Criminal Interdiction Unit, conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Mile Marker 501.  Upon making contact with the driver, a strong odor of marijuana was detected coming from inside the vehicle, according to a release.  The driver, Jason James Borchers, 22, of Corpus Christi, was advised of a probable cause search of the vehicle.  Also in the […]

Voter Guides for the Election in Kerr County on Saturday, May 3 are available in printed form at the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library and the Dietert Center in Kerrville.  There is one election on the ballot - Kerrville ISD School Board District 7.  Approximately four thousand registered voters are eligible to cast a vote for one of the two candidates: Caleb Boone or Mike Wittler.  To verify eligibility, a voter can […]

The Heart of the Hills Heritage Center and the Kerr County Historical Commission offer a Living History Camp for children ages 6 to 10 years old from Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20.  Hours are from 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day.  All activities are located at the Union Church Building at the corner of Travis and Broadway streets in Kerrville.  Cost for the week: $75 per child.  […]

A chance to purchase on-road and off-road equipment, construction supplies, hand tools, compressors, welders, tires, cattle guards and more is coming up, thanks to an auction of surplus items planned by the Kerr County Road & Bridge Department.  Two ways to bid - live or online - will be possible for this event. The live auction will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Kerr County Road […]

A bake sale is set for Sunday, April 27, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., in front of Gibson's in Kerrville to help raise funds for local, struggling kids who would benefit from the therapeutic exposure and engaging activities with horses.  The camp will be held June 9-12, from 8 a.m.-noon at Dolce Holistinc Horsemanship. Some of the planned activities include a horse makeover competition, riding the horses, horse treat making, arts […]

The Fredericksburg Police Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Methodist Hospital/Hill Country, will host a prescription drug take-back day on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gillespie County Law Enforcement Center, 1601 E. Main St., in Fredericksburg. No needles or liquids will be accepted during this event.  For more information, contact FPD at its non-emergency number.

The Dietert Center is hosting a Pet Food Drive on Tuesday, April 29, from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. to provide for the pets of homebound seniors in need.  According to Brenda Thompson, "Meals on Wheels Pet Partners is an important part of Dietert Center's overall mission to support healthy aging.  As we provide "More than a Meal" to our Meals on Wheels clients, we are checking in on safety […]

On April 22, at approximately 8 p.m., Kerr County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division and Kerrville EMS were dispatched to the 100 Block of Keagan Drive South, outside of Hunt, for the report of a shooting.  When deputies and Kerrville EMS arrived, 54-year-old Scott Bender was found deceased. The Kerr County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division and the Texas Rangers responded to the scene to investigate the death.  The preliminary investigation […]