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Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha received the National Exceptional Law Enforcement Service Award on Monday from the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW), for the actions and response of the Kerr County Sheriff's Department during Winter Storm Uri. Kerr County, along with most of the state, sustained record-breaking cold temperatures, severe ice and snow/sleet accumulation from February 11 to 19, 2021, causing related disruptions of public utilities, transportation and […]

Texas Round Up Animal Alliance, a non-profit organization serving all of Kerr County, will be hosting its 11th Annual Texas Round Up Fundraiser on Saturday, October 16, from 2 - 10:00 p.m. at the Cocky Rooster Bar, 1014 Front Street, in Comfort. Children will be allowed on site until 7:00 p.m. The event will be filled with plenty of activities including a Hot Rod Car Show, Open Mic and live […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the official start date and time for a 3rd special session Tuesday in a proclamation, outlining five items intended to be the focus for lawmakers. Texas lawmakers will convene at 10 a.m. on September 20. One item set for discussion is redistricting after the release of the latest census statistics. "The Texas Legislature now has the opportunity to redraw legislative and congressional districts in accordance […]

Peterson Regional Medical Center is reporting that it has 40 patients in the Kerrville hospital receiving treatment for COVID-19. Hospital officials said that of those 40 patients, 4 are on ventilators, 2 are on Vapotherm and 2 are on high-flow oxygen. Three of the 40 patients had previously been vaccinated for COVID-19. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Kerr County has 174 active cases of the novel […]

Peterson Health and HEB have partnered for a community-wide flu vaccine clinic scheduled to be held at the Happy State Bank Expo/Hill Country Youth Events Center on Wednesday, September 8. The clinic will be drive up only, but masks are required. HEB will supply a mask if needed. Parents must bring a written prescription for children 4-6 years of age, and must also be present for those receiving shots who […]

Kerr County officials held a COVID-19 Community Update Thursday discussing the county's recent rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Kerrville Mayor Bill Blackburn spoke first reminding individuals to continue practicing basic safety measures such as washing hands regularly, social distancing and staying at home if you are feeling sick. According to Kerrville Fire Chief Eric Maloney there are 173 active COVID-19 cases, 39 hospitalizations at PRMC and the county's official […]

Fredericksburg Middle School officials have made the decision to go remote for Friday and the campus will stay closed through Labor Day. "During this time, the campus will be deep cleaned, but all staff will be available to help with your child," FMS Principal Sheryl Jacks said. As of 10:34 a.m. Thursday, Fredericksburg ISD officials said no other campus will be going remote. Teachers will be providing sixth grade students […]

A skunk that was discovered in a residential yard in The Woods subdivision in Kerr County has been confirmed positive for rabies, becoming Kerr County's 5th case of rabies in 2021. The incident was reported on August 26 to Kerr County Animal Services, according to Reagan Givens, director. "It is thought to have come into contact with the homeowner's dogs. The skunk was picked up by one of our officers […]

The City of Kerrville's Municipal Court is conducting a Warrant Resolution Drive from now through October 15, focusing on anyone with outstanding warrants and encouraging the public to take necessary steps to resolve their cases with the Court. The Court encourages individuals to resolve their outstanding warrants promptly to avoid being arrested during the warrant enforcement period beginning October 18. There are approximately 1,028 outstanding warrants in Municipal Court with […]