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Local COVID-19 numbers have surged and are now at the same level as when things shut down via the Texas governor's order, according to Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas. "Since July 29, Peterson Regional Medical Center has notified me of 205 additional cases of COVID-19." As of Tuesday, August 10, there were 29 people hospitalized in Peterson Regional Medical Center for treatment of COVID-19, eight of which where […]

Due to the recent local uptick in positive COVID-19 cases in Kerr County, standard safety protocols will be observed by city council, city staff, and citizens/visitors attending city council meetings. Masks will remain voluntary, but highly encouraged, six-foot distance seating will be observed and visitor seating will be designated. Visitor overflow will be in the city hall lobby or outside city hall. Any citizen wishing to speak at city council […]

The City of Kerrville would like to make residents aware of the status of the Streets Reconstruction Project and have confirmed that construction has been completed on Cottage Street, Hillside Drive, Wallace Street and Upper Street North. Preparation is underway for the remaining streets in the ongoing project and will resume in mid to late August. The streets listed for reconstruction include West Barnett Street, McFarland Drive, Remschel Avenue and […]

Kerrville Independent School District will be hosting a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination clinic which will be conducted at the Tivy High School Gym on Saturday, August 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered by the Texas Military Department to people age 12 and older and is available to students, staff and Kerrville families. Vaccines are free of charge but pre-registration is required in order to […]

Governor Abbott issued a proclamation Thursday announcing he will convene a second special legislative session on August 7 to tackle 17 agenda items. The first special session was set to address some of these agenda items but was stalled after House Democrats left the state for Washington D.C. creating a lack of quorum, halting the legislature's ability to do business. The walkout by House Democrats was to protest the Republican-led […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department's 'Movies in the Park' series will continue this Friday, August 6 at 9 p.m. with the showing of "Lilo and Stitch" (Rated PG.) The event will take place at the amphitheater in Kerrville-Schreiner Park, 2385 Bandera Highway. Individuals are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, flashlights and insect repellant. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase on site and entrance is […]

Members of the Fredericksburg Police Department, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety Ranger Division, are continuing to investigate the fire and tragic deaths of Azalyia Hernandez, 15, and Eliza Maurer, 16, which occurred on November 22, 2020 at the Ten19 Friendship Lane Apartments. Investigators have interviewed and polygraphed numerous witnesses and persons of interest in the case. DNA evidence has been identified from an unknown person at the […]

Local COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise for the third consecutive week. "As of today, August 2, there are 28 individuals suffering from COVID infections so severe that they need care in Peterson Regional Medical Center. "That is the highest hospitalization rate we have had here locally since January 26, when we saw 29 PRMC inpatients receiving care for COVID-19," said Dub Thomas, Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator. Thomas added that […]

On Thursday, Peterson Health announced that a new primary and specialty care clinic will open in Fredericksburg in the fall of 2021. The new clinic will be located adjacent to the Frieden development off Highway 87 at 97 Hitching Post Trail, and will be led by Derrick Borecky, MD, who is relocating from Florida. According to Peterson Health's CEO and President Corey Edmondson, "Peterson Health is on the grow! We […]