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The Kerrville Fire Department will be joining forces with other area agencies this week in hosting "Safe Kids" car demonstrations, created to show how quickly automobiles can heat up during summer conditions. A digital thermometer will be used to compare the outside ambient air temperature versus the temperature inside a locked car with windows rolled up. The demonstrations will take place from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the following […]

The Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department announced that the Concerts by the River series will continue on Saturday, July 17 at 7 p.m. with "Modal Mojo and the Mike Kasberg Jazz Trio." Concert goers are encouraged to bring their owm lawn chairs and picnic baskets. Concerts by the River is a series of free concerts that takes place in Louise Hays Park, located at 202 Thompson Drive. The next concert […]

July 2021 is National Park and Recreation Month, with this year's theme being "Our Park and Recreation Story." Since 1985, America has celebrated July as Parks and Recreation Month, with the goal being raising awareness of the vital impact that parks and recreation have on communities across the country. With nearly 25 city parks, Kerrville Park's and Recreation offers a wide range of activities within its park system, including swimming, […]

Property owners who suffered damages from the February ice and snowstorm can seek federal funding to help cover the costs of repairs, despite whether or not their property was uninsured or only partially covered by insurance. The first step is to call the toll-free FEMA help line at (800) 621-3362. The deadline to file a claim for Kerr County residents is August 23, 2021. On June 24, Kerr County was […]

Peterson Health is expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine by offering ongoing vaccine clinics at Peterson Urgent Care. The first vaccination clinic will be held on Thursday, July 15th at the new Peterson Urgent Care located at 130 Main Street in Kerrville. Peterson Health will be administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, which is a one dose vaccine. The ongoing vaccine clinics are scheduled to be held every Tuesday […]

Texas Democratic lawmakers staged a planned walkout Monday in their latest effort to block Republican elections overhaul bills. Not since 2003 have state lawmakers crossed state lines to break quorum, as more than 50 House Democrats boarded two private jets from Austin to Washington DC on Monday. The Texas Constitution requires a quorum, two-thirds of lawmakers present, in order to conduct state business in the House and Senate. Texas Democrats […]

Kerr County investigators arrested 39-year old Bradley Russell Hicks, of Center Point on June 25, for allegedly operating a DMT lab. Investigators initially began working the case regarding possible hallucinogen drug production in the Center Point area after acting on a tip from another state agency. Investigators made contact with a person of interest and gained consent to search the person's home on Elm Pass Road. During the search, investigators […]

With the announcement of an early retirement by Kerr County Commissioner (Pct. 2) Tom Moser, applicants are being sought by candidates who would like to be appointed to serve out Moser's remaining term. Moser announced his retirement June 28. By state law, county commissioners must live in the precincts they represent. Moser is relocating within Kerr County but will no longer be residing in Precinct Two. Kerr County Judge Rob […]

State lawmakers will reconvene in Austin on Thursday for a special legislative session called by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Abbott made the announcement three weeks after the 87th regular legislative session ended. A special session in Texas can last no more than 30 days. If the governor isn't satisfied with the outcome of this special session, or if he wants lawmakers to focus on additional topics, he can call additional […]