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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 […]

The Kerrville Police Department officer who was involved in last week's shooting has been identified as one-year veteran Brianna Henson.  On Monday, October 15, at about 1:19 a.m., Hensen attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white Nissan Acura MDX Sport Utility Vehicle which was traveling northbound in the 1600 block of Sidney Baker Street.  The vehicle was driven by a subject later identified as Rosny Josafath Rodriguis-Midence, 21 […]

U.S. Federal Judge Xavier Rodriguez issued a 29-page ruling on October 15 granting the City of Kerrville's motion for summary judgement in Case Number SA-21-CV-00980-XR, Post Hole Ventures, LLC v. City of Kerrville, Texas, in which Post Hole Ventures, LLC sued the city complaining about the city's actions in the permitting process related to the construction of a commercial building located at 1001 Water Street, and the Plaintiff's subsequent appeals […]

The City of Kerrville is closing Rio Monte Road this week to help facilitate the installation of permanent power into the new Public Safety Facility.  The road closures is expected to last through Monday, October 28. The City will work with affected residents for access to their property during this timeframe.  For more information, visit www.kerrvilletx.gov.

Kerr County Road and Bridge Department Administrator Kelly Hoffer informed the Commissioners' Court during its open session on October 15 that recent spray-painted graffiti on the Flat Rock Dam will cost an estimated $1,700 to clean up.  "These acts are not only criminal, but to correct them is time-consuming for county employees and expensive for our county taxpayers - not to mention how much of an eyesore they are to […]

On Halloween night, Schreiner University will welcome families to come onto campus for its Fall Festival, set for Thursday, October 31, from 5-8 p.m. Instead of the candy drive-thru from past years, Schreiner University Student Government will host carnival-style booths, games with prizes, costume contests, and activities on the Main Quad.  The Trailhead will be open and feature live music.  There will also be food trucks offering snow cones, popcorn, […]