Local News

The Kerr County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division responded to a verbal disturbance call on October 28 in the 100 block of Pal Drive, which resulted in a days-long investigation.  Deputies determined while at the scene that 33-year-old Ward Delahoussaye, of Lafayette, Louisiana was involved in the disturbance.  A KCSO deputy attempted to make contact with the suspect who fled the scene on foot, according to a press release.  At least […]

The City of Kerrville Public Works Department has confirmed that garbage trucks will run on Monday, November 11, and there is no change to the garbage collection schedule.  The landfill will also be open on Monday from 7:50 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. City Hall will be closed on Nov. 11.  Anyone who has any questions regarding their trash service on Monday, Nov. 11 can contact Republic Services at (830) 522-3062.  […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the holiday season with the "Running Home for the Holidays 5K," set to take place on Saturday, December 7 starting at 3 p.m.  All holiday enthusiasts are invited to Louise Hays Park, located at 202 Thompson Drive, for the annual walk/run along the Kerrville River Trail. Registration is required to participate and can be completed in person at the Parks and Recreation […]

Kerr County Animal Services has implemented a new protocol for disease control at the animal control facility due to a recent increase in local cases of canine parvovirus, commonly known as "parvo."  "We decided we needed to respond quickly and put in some measures to further protect animals coming into and leaving our facility," said KCAS Director Reagan Givens.  "And, we want everyone to be aware of this issue and […]

The City of Kerrville's Finance Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year ended 2023.  This prestigious recognition comes from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada and is judged by an impartial panel.  The award is intended to demonstrate a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate […]

Most Kerr County offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of the federal holiday marking Veterans Day.  The one-day closure will affect offices in the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street in Kerrville, the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex, 510 College Street in Ingram, the county campus at 550 Earl Garrett Street and others.  The holiday will not interrupt any services provided by emergency agencies, such as […]

The City of Kerrville municipal offices and the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of the 2024 Veterans Day holiday.  Municipal offices and the library will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, November 12. The City secretary's office will be closed in observance of the Veteran Day holiday.  Anyone needing assistance can email City Secretary Shelley McElhannon at shelley.mcelhannon@kerrvilletx.gov. The Parks and Recreation office at […]

The City of Kerrville is reminding organizations and businesses that its 2024 Street Banner Sign Up Day is coming up on Monday, December 9.  The lottery-style scheduling event will be held in the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library's downstairs meeting room, 505 Water Street, beginning at 10 a.m. Any organization is invited to this event for the opportunity to select a location to display a banner over the streets of Kerrville to […]

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, and millions of Texans will be casting their ballots for not only the next president of the United States, but also choosing who will be representing Texas for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.  There are several other races for state office, including Railroad Commissioner, state senators and representatives, members of the State Board of Education, the Texas Supreme Court, the Texas Court of […]