Local News

The City of Kerrville's wastewater collections division will begin performing smoke testing on the sewer system in the Kerr South area Wednesday and Thursday, October 12-13, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. each day.  The streets scheduled for testing include Trace, Rancho Oaks, Lydick, Quail Valley, Loyal Valley and Frederick. Smoke testing helps identify whether there are any water infiltration breaks in the sewer collection system.  The reduction of infiltration helps reduce overall […]

The deadline to register to vote in Texas is Tuesday, October 11, and the state has outlined several criteria people must meet in order to be eligible to cast their ballots.   U.S. citizen Resident of county where the voter registration application is submitted Resident is at least 18 years old on Election Day Resident isn't a convicted felon Resident hasn't been declared "mentally incapacitated" by a court of law Those […]

The Kerrville Police Department arrested and charged a man with Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon following an altercation that took place in the parking lot of Walmart on Wednesday afternoon.  According to a press release, KPD officers responded to the PRMC Emergency Room on October 5, at 4:59 p.m. for a reported stabbing.  KPD spoke with the victim who reported that the suspect confronted him after complaining that he […]

It's time again for the Scarecrow and Skeletons Showdown The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to participate in the "Scarecrow and Skeletons Showdown," a Halloween decorating contest open to businesses and individuals alike.  The categories include:  Overall favorite;  Spookiest;  Most creative. All submissions will be judged based on the digital format submitted, and there will be no in-person judging.  The city reserves the right to refuse any entries […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department wants to remind businesses and individuals that it's still not too late to register as a participant and sponsor for "Family Fright Night."  This Halloween event is free to the public and is a great way to give back to the community. Family Fright Night will take place on Monday, October 31 in Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive beginning at 5:30 p.m.  As […]

The Kerr County Sheriff's Department made two arrests for suspicion of human smuggling after conducting traffic stops along Interstate 10.  According to a press release, the KCSO interdiction team members observed two vehicles on Thursday, September 29 that they believe may have been working together to transport ten migrants. KCSO reports that as an investigator completed a lawful traffic stop on the first vehicle, deputies began a high-speed pursuit  of the […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department's "Movies in the Park" Halloween series kicks off on Saturday, October 1 at dark (weather permitting) with a showing of "Hotel Transylvania" (PG) at Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive in Kerrville.  Spectators are encouraged to bring their own blankets, insect repellant, etc... to the free event, and there will be concessions for sale on site. Throughout the month of October, the featured movies […]

Beginning Monday, September 26, the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex will be closed as it prepares to relocate to its new home at 510 College Street in Ingram. The closure will continue through Friday, September 30, meaning those in the western portion of the county will need to conduct their business at the main courthouse, 700 Main Street in Kerrville. The West Kerr Annex will reopen in its new location […]

The Kerrville Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will be joining the American Library Association in sponsoring Banned Books Week this week, September 18-24, an annual celebration of the right to have access to books without censorship.  Since its inception in 1982, the event is intended to allow readers an opportunity to decide for themselves what to read. Since 1990, the American Library Association's (ALA) Office has recorded more than 10,000 book challenges, […]