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The City of Kerrville Public Works, Solid Waste Division is reminding citizens that the 2024 solid waste landfill vouchers are now available.  Eligible residents may request up to two solid waste vouchers to be issued and used during 2024.  Residents may discard unwanted appliances, water heaters and other miscellaneous furniture.  Refrigerators, freezers and A/C units are allowed only if the refrigerant has been reclaimed and the unit has been tagged […]

The Fredericksburg Police Department has arrested one individual in connection to an aggravated robbery which occurred late Tuesday night.  The robbery resulted in the death of one person, who died at the convenience store, located in the 1000 block of South State Highway 16. Around 11:46 p.m. on Wednesday, FPD took 21-year old Awes Singko Rapet into custody.  Rapet is charged with Capital Murder and is being held in the […]

The National Safety Council encourages everyone to attempt to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals, if possible.  According to a new report from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),an estimated 10,200 individuals were involved in incidents involving fireworks in 2022. If consumer fireworks are legal to buy and use where you live, the NSC provides the following safety tips: Never allow young children to handle fireworks, […]

Kerr County offices will be closed January 1 for New Year's Day and are expected to reopen with their normal business hours on Tuesday, January 2.  The one-day holiday will affect county departments located in the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street in Kerrville, and the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex, 510 College Street in Ingram. All emergency services will continue without interruption.  Law enforcement, fire department, and EMS agencies […]

The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting live Christmas trees for recycling through January 14, 2024.  The designated drop-off area will be located in Lehmann-Monroe Park, 204 Park Lane, near the Park Lane/La Casa Street park entrance, and there is no cost associated with this program. Live Christmas trees must be free of ornaments, lights, hangers, icicles, strings, and any other glass, metal, or plastic.  Trees […]

The City of Kerrville municipal offices, including the city secretary's office, will be closed Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.  Additionally, the city's offices will be closed on Monday, January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday.  Citizens needing assistance can email City Secretary Shelley McElhannon at shelley.mcelhannon@kerrvilletx.gov. The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library will be closed Saturday, December 23 through Tuesday, December 26 […]

Kerr County officials have announced its upcoming holiday closings , which include two brief breaks for county employees.  Most county departments, including those located in the Kerr County Courthouse, and at the West Kerr County Courthouse, will be closed for Christmas on both December 25-26, and closed on New Year's Day. Monday, January 1, 2024.  Neither of these holiday breaks will mean an interruption of emergency services, including law enforcement, […]

The City of Kerrville has announced that application packets are now available for persons interested in running for a place on the upcoming May 4, 2024 ballot for the Kerrville City Council.  Applications can be picked up in the city secretary's office at City Hall, 701 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Note:  January 15, 2024 is a holiday, and City Hall will be closed.) The […]