Local News

Mason County officials were pleased to announce that the Mason County Courthouse finally received a new crown after a fire destroyed it over two years ago. The arson fire resulted in the destruction of the cupola of the courthouse in February 2021, and the fire left around $20 million in damage to repair the 111-year-old courthouse. The suspect in the arson, Nicholas Miller, has been arrested and charged with burglary […]

Construction on a new water line installation began in Kerrville on Monday, April 24, from the Washington Street intersection through Water Street, finishing at Tivy Street. Northbound lanes closest to Notre Dame Catholic Church will be reduced during construction, but a two-way street will still be available. Driveways belonging to the Notre Dame church and school will be notified ahead of time as to when their driveways will be shut […]

The City of Kerrville has announced that the City Finance Department has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the City of Kerrville's Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. This award is considered the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, […]

Kerr County Crime Stoppers has highlighted an issue involving obstructed waterways by individuals in West Kerr County and has posted signs near the low-water crossing located at 100 Dowling Road, just northwest of Ingram headed toward Mountain Home. County officials say they have witnessed this offense repeatedly over the past few years, costing local taxpayers money for the crews called out numerous times to clean up the mess. On Monday, […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department's "Concerts by the River" series continues this Friday, April 28, at 7p.m. in Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive. The evening's scheduled lineup features The Flashbacks and Robin Mordecai. The event is free to the community and visitors. As seen in concerts past, attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, flashlights and bug spray. The city wants to remind everyone that […]

The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Leaders Breakfast on Tuesday, April 25 from 7-8:30 a.m. in the H-E-B Room of the Hill Country University Center, 2818 U.S. 290 East, which will focus on the topic of housing. Admission to the breakfast is $10 per person. Fees will be collected at the door, but it is asked that individuals pre-register by visiting www.fredericksburg-texas.com. The city will host a […]

Kerr County officials want to remind Kerr County residents that as the East Kerr County/Center Point Wastewater Collection Project winds down, anyone who has issues, concerns or complaints related to the construction of the sewer lines, lift stations, or connections should report them as soon as possible to increase the likelihood of a timely resolution. "The contractors are far more likely to be responsive to problems while they are still […]

The 2023 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday kicks off this year beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24. Texans can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the sales tax holiday, and there is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase. You do not need to give an exemption certificate to claim the exemption. Some […]

"National Take-Back-Day" will be on Saturday, April 22 at the Kerrville Police Department's parking lot, 429 Sidney Baker in Kerrville. Anyone dropping off medications is asked to follow the clearly marked lanes. Volunteers from the Kerrville Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association will be on hand to direct drivers and help with collecting medications. Saturday's event is hosted by KPD and the Drug Enforcement Administration as hundreds of law enforcement agencies […]