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Kerr County was recently notified that it had received the 2023 Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) Excellence in Safety Award based on its record of commitment toward safety in the workplace, as well as for controlling workers' compensation claims.  This award signifies that Kerr County is one of the safest places to work among county governments across the state of Texas. To qualify for the award, […]

Kerr County officials want to remind citizens that dead animals may only be removed by the Kerr County Road and Bridge Department if the carcasses are in the county roadway or on county rights of way.  The court order was adopted unanimously by the Kerr County Commissioners' Court in regular session Monday, February 26, and states that the Road and Bridge crew may remove carcasses only if they pose a […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that alternative folk band Judah & the Lion will be headlining the highly anticipated Kerrville Eclipse Festival on Monday, April 8 in Louise Hays Park.  The headliner's new album "The Process" is being released on May 10, and attendees will have an opportunity to hear some of the band's fan favorites such as "Suit and Jacket" and "Take it All […]

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that beginning Saturday, April 20, veterans' benefit payments for a veteran or his/her family members will only be sent to one bank account.  The change is being made to help protect veterans and their family members from fraud and to ensure that payments are paid on time, according to the Veterans Benefits Administration. This shift in payment methods is happening as a part […]

The City of Kerrville is one of a handful of Hill Country communities expecting many visitors coming to the area to witness the total solar eclipse occurring on Monday, April 8.  In anticipation of these guests, the City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Kerrville Eclipse Festival and is organizing separate eclipse viewing locations. Off-site paid event parking for the Kerrville Eclipse Festival will be available at […]

The Kerrville-Kerr County Joint Airport Board is currently seeking applications for Board Member Position #2.  Applications are available online at www.kerrvilleairport.com, and the deadline to submit an application is Thursday, February 29. The Joint Airport Board consists of five volunteer members with a variety of professional backgrounds and experience who work together to provide direction and guidance regarding operations and development of the airport.  Members complete their work through various […]

On February 21, at approximately 5 p.m., Kerr County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested an individual on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and one charge of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon after deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 near mile marker 492.  In the course of probable cause search of the vehicle, deputies revealed 21 grams of THC products, a 9mm handgun illegally modified to fire fully […]

Kerr County Animal Services, Kerrville Pets Alive! and local Kerr County veterinarians are working together to host a clinic offering rabies vaccinations at a discounted rate and free microchipping beginning Saturday, February 24, and running through Saturday, March 9.  By appointment, local veterinarians are offering pet owners an opportunity to get their dogs and cats a rabies shot for $10 each. KCAS will offer a $1 county registration (required by […]

On February 23, a drawing was held at City Hall to determine the order of the names as they will appear on the ballot in the upcoming May 4, 2024 Kerrville City Council elections.  After David Barrera, Director of Utilities, drew the candidates' names, Deputy City Secretary Kesha Franchina announced the order of names on the election ballots. MAYOR:  Roman Garcia, Joe Herring, Jr. PLACE 3:  Kent McKinney, Brent Bates […]