Local News

The Kerrville Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library is gearing up for a busy week with several upcoming community events including Wednesday's Movie Chat! This program is similar in format to the library's book clubs but with the movie being the main focus. The movie, "Dark Waters", is available to be checked out or watched independently, and the event itself is scheduled for April 20, at 3:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. […]

Drug Take-Back at Kerrville PD.  On Saturday, from 10 AM to 2 PM, KPD will be joining forces with the Drug Enforcement Administration, providing a safe venue for persons to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications.  Citizens can take their unused meds to the Kerrville Police Dept. located at 429 Sidney Baker.  This is a drive-through process.  Intra-venous solutions, medications delivered by injection, and syringes will […]

In Kerr County:  fire officials want to reiterate to everyone that they must please adhere to ongoing Burn Bans. Local fire departments have been quite busy lately:  the Center Point Volunteer Fire Dept. has responded to 6 burn ban violations in the past 2 weeks; Ingram VFD has been dispatched to 4 incidents in recent weeks. Please remember. the City of Kerrville Parks and Rec. has announced that no ash-producing […]

Gillespie County Commissioners approved the replat of Lot 10 in the Kristen's Hill subdivision near Harper at this week's regularly scheduled meeting. Some residents voiced some concerns over the increase in water wells and septic systems throughout the property. However, commissioners stated that "We don't have a lot of leeway when it comes to granting or denying these types of applications as long as they comply with the state's regulations […]

In Gillespie County:  a number of local businesses and government offices will be closed for Good Friday, including:  City of Fredericksburg offices and county offices.  However, City Hall will be open on Monday. Trash collection will remain on regular schedule and the United States Postal Service will be conducting business, as well. All federal government offices remain open on Good Friday. Fredericksburg ISD, Harper ISD and St. Mary's Catholic School, Ambleside […]

The Stonewall Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to host a "meet-and-greet" with the Fredericksburg School Board candidates Tuesday, April 12, at 6 p.m. at the Stonewall Chamber, 250 Peach Street. All six candidates are expected to be in attendance along with the PAC School Bond Board and members of the FISD Education Foundation. FISD candidates will be available to field questions, address the upcoming bond and light refreshments will be […]

The City of Kerrville municipal offices will be closed Friday, April 15, in observance of Good Friday and the Easter holiday. Additionally, the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will be closed April 15-17, and will resume regular business hours on Monday, April 18. The city's secretary's office will be closed Friday, April 15.  Individuals needing assistance can email City Secretary Shelley McElhannon at shelley.mcelhannon@kerrvilletx.gov. The Parks and Recreation Department Office located at Kerrville-Schreiner Park, […]

The Kerrville Planning and Zoning Commission met last Thursday, April 7, and unanimously voted to recommend approval of a request that will rezone a portion of the property south of Riverhill from "RE" to "R-3". This change will allow for a planned development of up to 368 multi-story apartment "affordable" units to be constructed. This action forwards the request to the City Council who will vote on it in two […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department has announced that Hill Country River Rat, Inc. will soon begin operating a pedal boat cruise at Knapp Park as an opportunity supported by Kerrville 2050, the city's comprehensive master plan.  As part of a specific action item, this will expand paddle boat operations and provide them at other river parks.   According to the City, the boat engages participants and is pedaled by 12 […]