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Texans near San Antonio experienced a 4.5-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday night, which was felt across more than 100 miles, and in two major cities, according to U.S. Geological Survey data. The earthquake happened at 9:26 p.m. and was detected about 12 miles east-northeast from the town of Falls City. Nearly 700 people reported feeling the quake to the USGS as of the morning of January 30. In Austin, about 100 […]

The Senior Services Advisory Committee is a committee of the City of Kerrville and appointed by the City Council. The committee's first Community Service Project was to create a Senior Services Resource Guide designed to be a one-stop resource for senior citizens in Kerrville. This guide was completed in 2021 and has been updated several times since. The Senior Services Guide can be found on the City of Kerrville's website […]

Kerr County Road and Bridge Department is asking for the public's help in solving the case of some stolen signs. Just before Christmas, in December 2024, sign thefts were reported on Weatherby Road, Big Buck Circle and Louise Lane - all in the Mountain Home area in the northwest portion of the county. "We are working with law enforcement on this matter, and we ask that residents report missing signs […]

The Kerrville Police Department is warning the public of an ongoing scam in which scammers are impersonating real Kerrville Police officers in a cell phone scam. KPD says that scammers are replicating real government phone numbers to appear legitimate. The scammers allegedly tell potential victims that an arrest warrant has been issued for them after they failed to appear at a court date. The scammer will then solicit money from […]

The City of Kerrville and its contractor, the J3 Company, LLC, have begun work on the Hill Country Drive, Wesley Drive and Cully Drive pedestrian improvements project. The project aims to improve the form and function of the city's sidewalks on the aforementioned streets. The project is funded by the City of Kerrville and the Texas Department of Transportation's transportation alternatives set aside (TASA) program. The project is slated to […]

Kerrville City Secretary Shelley McElhannon announced that on January 22, Delayne Sigerman has officially filed as a candidate for Place 1 on the Kerrville City Council. Sigerman's application has been verified for eligibility and found to be sufficient; therefore, Delayne Sigerman is an official candidate for Place 1 on the Kerrville City Council at the May 3, 2025 municipal election. In accordance with the City Charter, any person who lawfully […]

National Blood Donor Month is celebrated in January to honor blood donors and encourage more people to donate. Winter months can see a decrease in donations and an increase in the risk of blood shortages due to holidays, cold and flu season and harsh weather. Every two seconds in the United States, someone needs blood, according to AABB.org. There are several upcoming opportunities for the Kerrville community to donate blood: […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of Louise Hays Park, a much cherished cornerstone of Kerrville's recreational and cultural life. Since its humble beginnings as a "park built in a day" by the community in 1950, Louise Hays Park has now grown into a popular gathering space for locals and visitors alike and is a testament to the city's spirit of collaboration […]

Some Hill Country schools have canceled classes Tuesday, January 21 due to forecasted wintery weather. Bandera ISD: School will be canceled on Tuesday, January 21. Boerne ISD: All schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Extracurricular activities and after-school activities are also canceled. The BISD regular January board meeting for Tuesday will be postponed until Monday, Jan. 27. Comfort ISD: All classes have been canceled on Jan. […]