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Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas shared some optimistic news on Monday as he confirmed that the number of local COVID-19 hospitalizations has decreased since last week. As of September 27, there were 16 patients receiving treatment for COVID-19 in Peterson Regional Medical Center, a drop of 6 cases from the 22 inpatients reported by PRMC on Friday, September 24. PRMC reported that of those 16 patients, 7 people […]

Each year on October 4, followers around the world unite to commemorate the life of St. Francis by bringing their pets to the church to be blessed on St. Francis' feast day because of his love for animals as expressed in his Canticle of Creatures. He is often remembered for his generosity to the poor, his willingness to minister to the lepers, and for his love for animals and nature. […]

KERR COUNTY, Texas — A multiple-week investigation from the Kerr County Sheriff's Office (KSCO) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has landed two in the Kerr County Jail, according to a press release from the Kerr County Sheriff's Office. Read the press release in its entirety below. KCSO, DPS ARREST TWO ON DRUG CHARGES Investigators interrupt marijuana, methamphetamine sales On September 24th, 2021, Kerr County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) […]

UPDATE: 09/26/2021 — The Kerrville Police Department announced Saturday that they have made an arrest in the IHOP armed robbery case from Tuesday, September, 21. Matthew Scott Eaglehouse, 29, was charged with two counts of Aggravated Robbery and was booked into the Kerr County Jail Saturday. Each count carries a $50,000 bond, according to the Kerrville Police Department. The arrest came Saturday after an investigation conducted by the Kerrville Police […]

Kerr County health officials say that the county's latest COVID-19 surge is 'not going away without a fight', as local case counts have risen since the county's last report issued Monday, September 20. Texas Department of State Health Services is confirming that Kerr County has 266 active cases of the virus - up 73 since Monday. Additionally, Peterson Regional Medical Center reported 22 hospitalizations of patients receiving treatment for COVID-19, […]

Kerr County officials confirmed on Friday that there were two additional cases of rabies discovered in the county recently, after lab results showed two raccoons tested positive for the disease. One of the animals was discovered in a homeowner's yard on Galbraith Avenue, while the other raccoon was in a yard on West Davis Street. Kerr County Animal Services Director Reagan Givens is asking pet owners to be extra vigilant […]

Peterson Health has announced that they are hosting a first-ever Stroke Awareness Fair on Wednesday, September 22, as part of National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, and will be providing community education and support on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery. The event is free to the public and will be held at Peterson Hospice and Home Care, 250 Cully Drive in Kerrville, from 3-6 p.m. The Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Mirelle […]

Kerr County commissioners have signed a proclamation recognizing next Tuesday, September 28, 2021, as National Voter Registration Day, encouraging all of those who are not yet registered to vote to do so before the October 4 deadline. Kerr County residents wanting to find out if they are already registered can visit: https://www.votetexas.gov/register/index.html. This same site can be used for anyone wishing to register, or residents can visit in person, the […]

Kerr County officials were pleased to announce that local COVID-19 numbers are trending in a positive way, as the county reported a decrease in virus-related hospitalizations and saw 895 residents get vaccinated for the coronavirus over the last week. "Our hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients in Peterson Regional Medical Center are now down to 20 as of today," said Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas. Local hospitalizations mirrored those across […]