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Current technical issues with the Department of Veterans Administration crisis hotline system have the Kerr County Veterans Service office issuing a notice to area military veterans after some callers reported having intermittent trouble accessing the VA Veterans Crisis Line, according to Kerr County Veterans Service Officer Jennifer Sanchez.  "This issue may directly impact veterans who are seeking support by calling the 988 hotline, then pressing 1," Sanchez said.  The federal […]

The City of Kerrville has announced that Megaacrete, a new joint venture between Florida-based companies Litecrete and Aercon, will have its headquarters in Kerrville.  This joint venture aims to redefine North America's Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Industry, according to a press release. Litecrete, a 30-year old steel fabrication company, is owned by Mexico's Zambrano family, a founding member of Cemex, the third-largest cement/concrete company in the world. Aercon, owned by […]

Kerr County veterans who might have submitted documents with the Kerr County Veterans Service Office since it opened in 2015 are being sought now to retrieve those papers.  "We have many people who have left original documents with us for whatever process we were helping them with, and, while we are sure those documents are important to our veterans and they should be preserved, we simply do not have the […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is now selling parking passes to view the April 8 total eclipse at the Kerrville Sports Complex.  A limited number of parking passes will be sold for regular-sized family vehicles to stay at the KSC to view the eclipse.  Prepurchasing a parking pass is the best way to ensure there is a place to go on that day, according to city officials. […]

The City of Fredericksburg is encouraging dog and cat owners to vaccinate their pets against rabies. A clinic with discounted shots and services will be offered at the City of Fredericksburg Consolidated Warehouse, 233 Friendship Lane, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Only cash and checks will be accepted at the clinic. The state of Texas requires that dogs and cats be vaccinated against rabies by 4 months of age, […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration encourages consumers to check their medicine cabinets for Robitussin cough syrup products following an active recall on two products due to microbial contamination.  The two products impacted by this recall are Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult.  For the affected products' lot numbers and expiry dates, visit www.fda.gov. Consuming this contaminated product could result in a fungal […]

The Kerrville VA Medical Center is hosting a job fair on Saturday, January 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for persons interested in positions including Registered Nurses, Vocational Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Housekeeping Aids, and Laundry Workers. Applicants should bring with them their CV, unofficial college transcripts, copies of certifications, and any other applicable paperwork necessary. For additional information, visit www.va.gov/south-texas-health-care, or call (210) 279-1782.

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is opening up registration for its 2024 summer programs beginning Thursday, February 1 at 8 a.m.  Activities available this summer include Group Swim Lessons, Junior Lifeguard Camp, Kids Triathlon, Skateboard Competition, Disc Golf Tournament, and more. There will be three Group Swim lessons sessions at the Olympic Pool for ages six months and up.  Private swim lessons are offered for those interested […]

Leaders from Kerr County and the City of Kerrville have been working together to coordinate and prepare for the upcoming April 8 total eclipse, which is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the Texas Hill Country.  According to a press release, aside from the inconvenience of heavy traffic, with proper personal and community planning, the event should promise to be a very positive experience for residents. The City of […]