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Recent News/Announcements from Kerr County, TexasNow is the time to prepare for winter months ahead
November 21, 2024Even though afternoon temperatures are nice and mild right now, it is time for Kerr County residents to prepare their homes for the upcoming winter months.
“I realize it is hard to think about an ice storm when afternoon temperatures are still pretty comfortable or even warm. But those morning mercury readings are dipping further down and getting pretty chilly. That serves as a great reminder for us that it is time to get ready for whatever ice storms or cold snaps this winter may bring,” said William B. “Dub” Thomas, coordinator of Kerr County Emergency Management.
Here are some good tips for winter safety and cost savings.
Learn MoreVeterans Service Office announces temporary change in service
November 18, 2024Short staffing and an abbreviated week due to the Thanksgiving holiday has prompted the Kerr County Veterans Service Office to announce a temporary change in service.
From Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 25-27, the office will honor only appointments already reserved and decline walk-ins. Service will return to normal on Monday, Dec. 2.
Learn MoreKerr County, Texas, to close for Thanksgiving break
November 18, 2024Kerr County's elected officials wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season ahead!
So that county employees may enjoy time with their family and friends, most county offices will be observing a two-day closing on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29.
Learn MoreUptick in parvo cases locally spurs KCAS to start protocol
November 16, 2024An increase in local cases of canine parvovirus -- "parvo" -- has spurred Kerr County Animal Services to implement new safety protocol at its animal control facility.
Learn MoreVets urged to take part in VA listening session set Nov. 19
November 13, 2024Local vets are urged to take part in a VA listening session planned Tuesday, Nov. 19. The topic? The possible link between exposure to PFAs and subsequent cancer.
Learn MoreKerr County, Texas, closing Monday for Veterans Day
November 5, 2024We, at Kerr County, Texas, salute our nation's military veterans who served in any branch during war or peacetime. Thank you for your service!
In observance of the Veterans Day federal holiday, most county offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11.
Learn MoreRabies case spurs KCAS to issue public alert
October 30, 2024Any person who touched a bat in front of the Big Lots store, 1305 Sidney Baker Street in Kerrville on Thursday, Oct. 24, is being urged to seek immediate medical attention and contact health authorities, since the bat has since tested positive for rabies.
Learn MoreKerr County Veterans Service Office asking veterans to lend combat boots for display
October 24, 2024Local military veterans who still have a pair of combat boots on hand are being asked to loan them to the Kerr County Veterans Service Office for a special display it has planned for the 2025 Memorial Day Program.
Learn MoreNational Veteran Buddy Check Week urges military reconnections Oct. 21-25
October 21, 2024"Got Your Six!"
U.S. military veterans are encouraged to continue their support of one another by reconnecting during National Buddy Check Week coming up on Oct. 21-25.
“Many of your service buddies may be doing well, while others may need some encouragement,” Sanchez aid. “Whether it’s a call, a text or a shared conversation over coffee, reaching out does make a difference.”
Learn MoreEarly voting period set Oct. 21-Nov. 1 in Kerr County
October 21, 2024Kerr County voters who would like to take advantage of the flexibility of early, in-person voting in the General Election will soon get to do so. Early balloting will start on Monday, Oct. 21, and run through Friday, Nov. 1.
Learn MoreEarly voters, event attendees given parking directions
October 21, 2024Due to the high traffic being drawn by concurrent events at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX27 in Kerrville, special parking directions have been issued by the center’s management.
Learn MoreKerr County leaders approve costly graffiti clean-up, seek Crime Stoppers tips
October 16, 2024Kerr County commissioners learned this week that spray-painted graffiti that popped up recently on the Flat Rock Dam will cost an estimated $1,700 to “wipe the slate clean.”
They have issued an appeal to the public to submit Kerr County Crime Stoppers tips that will lead to the identity and arrest of the person(s) responsible for the crime.
Learn MoreKerr County, Texas, to close for Columbus Day Oct. 14
October 3, 2024The upcoming Monday, Oct. 14, Columbus Day holiday will mean that most local county governmental offices will be closed for the day.
Closing that day will be the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street in Kerrville, and the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex, 510 College Street in Ingram.
Emergency services, including law enforcement agencies, fire departments and EMS will continue without interruption.
Learn MoreDon't Forget! CERT open house set Saturday
September 27, 2024Can you keep a level head during disaster? If so, then CERT -- the Community Emergency Response Team -- could use your help!
The Kerr County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will host an informative open house on Saturday, Sept. 28, as part of its active search for new squad members.
Learn MoreVehicle safety inspections being eliminated Jan. 1 due to law
September 16, 2024Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Texas vehicle safety inspections will be a thing of the past.
After the start of the new year, Kerr County vehicle owners will no longer need to obtain a vehicle safety inspection before getting their registration renewed, said Kerr County Tax Assessor-Collector Bob Reeves, whose offices handles vehicle registrations and other Texas Department of Motor Vehicle transactions.
Learn MoreThis week is 'Constitution Week' thanks to Kerr County leaders
September 16, 2024Tomorrow, Sept. 17, and the week to follow has been declared "Constitution Week" by the Kerr County Commissioners' Court.
By doing so, the elected leaders said they are encouraging locals to work together to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of our great nation's founding document, and of the rights and duties of citizenship.
Learn MoreDrive-thru flu, COVID shot clinic set Wednesday, Sept. 18, at HCYEC
September 16, 2024Kerr County, Texas, will host its annual communitywide drive-through clinic on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
This year’s event, co-hosted again by HEB, will offer both flu shots and COVID vaccinations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Any citizen wishing to get either the flu or COVID vaccinations (or both) is invited to the event, which will be staged at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, located at 3785 TX27 in Kerrville.
Learn MoreCool Under Pressure? Then CERT wants YOU!
September 10, 2024“Are you someone who can remain calm under pressure and are willing to lend a hand when someone is in need? If so, then you may just be the perfect fit for CERT,” said Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator William B. “Dub” Thomas.
The Kerr County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will host an informative open house on Saturday, Sept. 28, as part of its active search for new squad members.
Learn MoreReport death of U.S. veteran ASAP to avoid problems, scams
September 10, 2024Losing a loved one is never easy. But the Kerr County Veterans Service Office urges those who lose a family member who was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces to report that death immediately to the VA.
Doing so helps the surviving dependents avoid problems with benefits payments. Additionally, there are some things that can be done to avoid falling victim to scams.
Learn MoreFree haircuts, food and info all on tap for new veterans benefits fair Sept. 5
September 3, 2024Are you a U.S. military veteran? Or maybe a veteran's family member or survivor? If so, then you will NOT want to miss the upcoming new Kerr County Veterans Benefits Fair on Thursday, Sept. 5.
The event is free! Plus, there will be door prizes, free food while it lasts and free haircuts. It will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by the Kerr County Veterans Service Office in the Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville.
Featured will be more than 70 exhibitors eager to connect veterans with the benefits they have earned and the resources available to them.
So, whether you are finding yourself needing help with this month's rent or whether you just want to meet other veterans to right motorcycles with, come on out and see what this first-ever event has to offer.
Learn MoreBat is Kerr's 15th case of rabies this year
August 30, 2024A bat that was found in a Kerr County resident’s backyard among his dogs has tested positive for rabies, becoming the county’s 15th case this year.
Learn MoreKerr County offices to close Sept. 2 for Labor Day
August 25, 2024Most Kerr County, Texas, offices and departments will be closing their doors for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 2. Emergency services will continue without interruption.
Labor Day marks the final holiday of the 2023-24 fiscal year for the county. Read for more information, including a link to the new FY 2024-25 Kerr County Holiday Schedule.
Learn More‘Be prepared!’ for any disaster by attending free expo Aug. 31
August 22, 2024As the Boy Scouts say..."Be Prepared!"
Kerr County residents and their visitors will have a chance to become better prepared for whatever disasters they may face by attending the free Kerr County Disaster Preparedness Expo on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Hill Country Youth Event Center.
Learn MoreKerr County citizens asked to help save lives with blood drive
August 15, 2024Kerr County residents are being asked to roll up their sleeves and save lives by participating in the upcoming, Monday, Sept. 9. Texas, which normally faces supply shortages during the summer months, is facing crucial shortages now, especially because of the hurricane that struck the Gulf Coast.
Learn MoreKerr County records rabies case in cat that bit citizen
August 14, 2024Today, Aug. 14, Kerr County recorded a positive case of rabies in a cat, making it the 14th case of rabies this year. People should avoid feeding or coming into contact with all wild animals, including feral dogs and cats.
Learn MoreReporting storm damages essential for Kerr County aid
August 5, 2024Every homeowner, business owner and agricultural operator in the county who suffered losses or damages from the July 23 storm and flooding is asked to report those damages to the Texas Division of Emergency Management using their online iSTAT tool or by visiting with TDEM reps this Friday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex in Ingram.
Learn MoreKerr County features Ilda Mendoza in employee spotlight
August 5, 2024Kerr County, Texas, likes to shine the spotlight on its stellar employees in a monthly tribute titled "We ARE Kerr County, Texas".
We think it is a great way to help you put the faces with the names you may have already heard!
It's also a way for you to get to know your county servants, as these behind-the-scenes stars reveal what they wish the community knew about their local government, what they enjoy most about their work, some important things they've learned on the job, a little about their personal and professional backgrounds, some other "fun facts" and more.
Please join us in celebrating our August employee in the spotlight -- Kerr County Human Resources Generalist Ilda Mendoza!
Learn MoreJudge declares disaster in Kerr County following rains, flooding
July 26, 2024Late Thursday afternoon, July 25, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly sent a letter and a signed Declaration of Disaster to Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Learn MoreResidents asked to report damages in Kerr County using iSTAT tool
July 25, 2024Kerr County residents who suffered damages and/or losses to their primary residence, their business or their agricultural property as a result of the rainstorms that fell on Tuesday, July 23, are being encouraged to report those damages.
Learn MoreKerr County residents may report damages from recent storm using online tool
July 24, 2024An Individual Self-Reporting Assessment Tool is offered for local residents, who are being encouraged by Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator William B. "Dub" Thomas to report their damages incurred during the July 23, 2024, storms.
Learn MoreVets with claims 'in process' urged to use VA status tool at any time
July 22, 2024As part of the many ways it offers free help to area U.S. military veterans, the Kerr County Veterans Service Office is “at-the-ready” to help them check on the status of their claims. It also applauds and encourages any veteran who wants to check on the status of their own claim online to use the free VA Claim Status Tool.
Learn MoreEmployee spotlight shines on Kerr County's Oliva Avila
July 22, 2024Kerr County, Texas, likes to shine the spotlight on its employees who do a stellar job in a monthly tribute titled "We ARE Kerr County, Texas".
Put the faces to the names of your county servants, find out what they wish citizens knew about their county government, learn about their history and more!
For July, we feature and celebrate Kerr County Maintenance Department Custodian Oliva Avila.
Learn MoreKerr County veterans urged to create new login for VA
July 18, 2024The Kerr County Veterans Service Office is urging U.S. military veterans in the area to start setting up their accounts for online access to the VA.
Learn MoreKerr Treasurer Soldan lauded for milestone in investment education
July 17, 2024Local taxpayers can rest easy that investments made with their tax monies are in good, responsible and knowledgeable hands, evidenced by the fact that Kerr County Treasurer Tracy Soldan was honored recently by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for her commitment to county investment education.
Learn MoreKerr County offices closing for Independence Day
July 3, 2024Most county offices -- including those at the Kerr County Courthouse in Kerrville and the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex in Ingram -- will be closing for a one-day break on Thursday, July 4, to observe Independence Day.
Have a safe, enjoyable holiday, everyone!
Learn MoreEmployee spotlight shines on Kerr County Chief Deputy Kim Pawlak
June 18, 2024Kerr County, Texas, likes to shine the spotlight on its employees who do a stellar job in their service to our local community in a monthly tribute titled "We ARE Kerr County, Texas".
Put the faces to the names of your county servants, find out what they wish citizens knew about their county government, learn about their history and more!
For June, we feature and celebrate Kerr County Chief Deputy Treasurer Kim Pawlak.
Learn MoreKerr Veterans Service Offices urges veterans to update addresses
June 14, 2024Does your mail from the VA arrive late or go missing altogether? If so, then you might being accruing interest and fees unnecessarily or even see your debt sent to a collection agency.
“Now’s the time to make sure your mailing address is up to date,” said Kerr County Veteran Service Officer Jenna Sanchez.
Learn MoreVeterans in need offered assistance through Silver Sage
June 13, 2024Know a veteran who needs help paying their rent or utilities? Then, the Kerr County Veterans Service Office stands ready to help connect local military veterans in need with the Silver Sage program.
“We encounter many veterans and/or surviving spouses of veterans who are in need of financial assistance,” said Kerr County VSO Jenna Sanchez. “Luckily, we have Silver Sage, which offers help thanks to grant funding from the Texas Veterans Commission.”
Learn MoreKerr County proclaims July 3 as 'Peterson Health Appreciation Day'
June 12, 2024Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the July 3, 1949, opening of Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital in the community and its growth and success over the subsequent years as it has cared for our citizens, the Kerr County Commissioners' Court adopted a resolution proclaiming July 3 as "Peterson Health Appreciation Day."
Learn MoreKerr County Historical Commission earns distinguished award
June 11, 2024The Kerr County Historical Commission has received a state award for its continued exceptional service in preserving local and state history.
The local group, which operates under the direction of the county commissioners’ court, received the Texas Historical Commission’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award.
Learn MoreReminder: Work on driveways (new or existing) requires permit
June 5, 2024Thinking of putting in a driveway? Thinking of changing or improving a driveway that’s already there? Don’t forget: You need a permit!
Learn MoreKerr County adds another rabies case to 2024 roster
May 29, 2024A “banner” year for rabies cases seems to be continuing as the local rabies authority -- Kerr County Animal Services -- reported today, May 29, that it had posted a 13th case of the viral disease.
Learn MoreLargest crowd in program's history attends Kerr County Memorial Day observance
May 28, 2024The largest crowd to date turned up Monday, May 27, for the Kerr County Memorial Day Program. In addition to the laying of dozens of wreaths at the base of the county's memorial stones and hearing Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly recite "In Flanders Field", attendees also heard a powerful message from keynote speaker, Roy A. Boudreaux.
Learn MoreVeterans' Pathway open to pedestrians following Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony
May 28, 2024A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning, May 24, in Flat Rock Park officially opened the Veterans' Pathway.
Learn MoreVeterans Service Office to close June 3-7 for staff training
May 28, 2024Kerr County notified that skunk is its 12th case of rabies for 2024
May 26, 2024A 12th case of rabies has been confirmed in Kerr County – this time in a skunk killed by a family’s pets inside Kerrville’s city limits.
Learn MoreMost county offices to close Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day
May 22, 2024Most county offices will be closing for a one-day break on Monday, May 27, to observe the federal holiday, Memorial Day.
Learn MorePublic Invited to Kerr County Memorial Day Program on Monday
May 20, 2024Featuring a new parking plan and an improved way of displaying memorial wreaths, the Kerr County Memorial Day Program is scheduled for Monday, May 27.
All residents and visitors in the area are invited by Kerr County elected officials to join them in paying respects to this nation’s fallen heroes during a 10 a.m. ceremony at the Kerr County War Memorial on the courthouse grounds in Kerrville, 700 Main Street.
Read on for more details, including a parking schematic for event day.
Learn MorePublic invited to Friday, May 24, ceremony to open Veterans' Pathway
May 17, 2024Kerr County leaders invite the community to attend a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, May 24, that will officially open the Veterans’ Pathway.
The recently completed sidewalk project provides pedestrian access from the Kerrville VA, across the improved intersection at TX-27, and then along Riverside Drive for those going to the Kerrville River Trail or straight across for those taking the downward, route into Flat Rock Park.
The ceremony will be held near the county park's boat ramp, and all are invited to celebrate the opening of this new asset.
Learn MoreKerr leaders invite public to pay respects during May 27 Memorial Day program
May 14, 2024Everyone in Kerr County, Texas, is invited to gather May 27 for a program honoring the United States military men and women who gave their lives to protect the free, American way of life.
The 10 a.m. observance at the Kerr County War Memorial on the grounds of the courthouse in Kerrville, 700 Main Street, will feature a presentation of dozens of patriotic wreaths, a Memorial Day message by the keynote speaker, TAPS and much more.
Learn MoreKerr County posts 11th case of rabies for the year
May 8, 2024Another positive case of rabies – the 11th such case this year – has now been confirmed by lab testing for Kerr County. This latest case was in a fox.
Learn MoreInsurance, financial reps sought for Aug. 31 preparedness expo
May 8, 2024Anyone interested in learning how to better prepare for whatever natural or manmade emergency comes their way will surely want to attend the 2nd Annual Kerr County Emergency Preparedness Expo on Saturday, Aug. 31. The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Happy State Bank Expo Hall of the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX-27 in Kerrville.
Plans are underway to make this year's event even bigger and better than last year's roster of 41 vendors. Additional vendors are being sought now.
Learn MoreNadene Alford appointed by court as new Kerr County Clerk
May 6, 2024Nadene Alford, a county employee whose 39 years of loyal service include stints as chief deputy in not only the county clerk’s office but also the tax assessor-collector’s office, has been sworn in as the Kerr County Clerk.
She will serve through Dec. 31, 2024, to fulfill the unexpired term of Ian Collum, who resigned due to health reasons.
Learn MoreKerr County Clerk resigns; May 4 City of Kerrville election to continue unchanged
May 3, 2024Kerr County Clerk Ian Collum resigned on Wednesday, May 1, but the City of Kerrville election tomorrow, May 4, will be unaffected, county leaders said.
Learn MoreLab confirms 10th positive rabies case of year in Kerr County
May 2, 2024With news coming this morning (May 2) that a raccoon from here was positive for rabies, Kerr County has now had 10 confirmed cases this year, punctuating it as one of the highest case years in the past decade.
Learn MoreLocal groups invited to join in presentation of wreaths during Memorial Day program
May 2, 2024The Kerr County Commissioners’ Court invites all local organizations to pay tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes by presenting wreaths during the annual Kerr County Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 27, at the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street in Kerrville.
Learn MoreVets urged to take online class on Gulf War exposures
May 1, 2024Kerr County area veterans are being urged to take an online class which will focus on Gulf War exposures to harmful materials and the possible related health problems veterans could be experiencing in subsequent years.
Learn MoreWest Kerr motorists can expect delays Wednesday
April 23, 2024Motorists in West Kerr County will experience traffic delays on Wednesday, April 24, due to Texas Department of Transportation work to remove a pedestrian bridge over TX39 between Ingram and Hunt.
Learn MoreKerr County's rabies count increases again with latest confirmed case
April 22, 2024Kerr County has now had nine confirmed cases of rabies in recent weeks, matching the most recent high number of cases posted in 2021. This latest case was found in a skunk that appeared to be ill and located near a family's pet in their backyard south of Kerrville.
Learn More2 more rabies cases confirmed in Kerr County, Texas
April 16, 2024The seventh and eighth cases of rabies this year have been confirmed in the county, prompting Kerr County Animal Services to issue a message of caution to the public.
“If you have not gotten your family pets vaccinated against rabies – a terrible, viral and deadly disease that attacks the central nervous system -- then I would say there is no time like the present,” said KCAS Director Reagan Givens.
Learn MoreKerr County posts 6th rabies case of year
April 3, 2024Kerr County has now registered its sixth official case of rabies for 2024 -- this time in a dog. The previous five cases were all in skunks inside Kerrville's city limits.
Learn MoreKerr Judge implements burn ban and no dig order for eclipse
April 2, 2024Related to the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly has implemented a limited burn ban and no dig order. It has been amended and clarifications have been offered regarding its practical application and necessity.
Learn MoreKerr County's confirmed rabies cases now number 5 skunks
April 1, 2024Kerr County Animal Services received a call last week that has now resulted in the county's fifth confirmed rabies case of the year.
Like the previous four cases, this incident also involved a rabid skunk found inside city limits.
Learn MoreKerr County residents asked to not trap animals from April 5-9
April 1, 2024For a period of 5 days -- from April 5-9 -- local residents are being asked by Kerr County Animal Services to refrain from trapping any wildlife or stray cats. The limited suspension of trapping is due to the anticipated large convergence of visitors to the area, which will strain infrastructure and create traffic congestion.
Learn MoreCounty plans no road closures related to April 8 eclipse, but detours likely
March 25, 2024There are no road closures planned out in Kerr County during the eclipse event on Monday, April 8, but detours are likely.
Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator William B. “Dub” Thomas has released the following Kerr County, Texas, eclipse traffic information...
Learn MoreProperty owners invited to March 27 town hall meeting on ag use questionnaire
March 20, 2024Local property owners who have questions surrounding an agricultural use questionnaire recently mailed by the Kerr Central Appraisal District are invited to an upcoming town hall meeting.
The informational meeting will be hosted by Kerr County Commissioner (Pct. 4) Don Harris on Wednesday, March 27, at 6 p.m. at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX27 in Kerrville.
Learn More4th case of rabies within 2 weeks matches county to its total for all of last year
March 20, 2024A fourth case of rabies for Kerr County has been confirmed today, March 20, matching the total number of cases in all of 2023, according to Reagan Givens, director of Kerr County Animal Services, the local rabies authority.
This latest instance, like the three other cases before it, involved a skunk inside Kerrville city limits, Givens said.
Learn MoreLargest parking area in Kerr County to open for parking during April 8 eclipse
March 19, 2024The largest parking area in the county will be open and hosting viewers during the total solar eclipse, Monday, April 8.
Paid parking in controlled lots with access to clean, climate-controlled restrooms all day will be offered at the Hill Country Youth Event Center grounds, which also includes the center's regular lots, as well as areas at the adjacent polo field, River Star Arts and Events Park and Flat Rock Park.
Learn MoreLocals advised to begin preparations now for eclipse
March 18, 2024With Kerr County being in the “path of totality” making it a prime viewing area for the upcoming total solar eclipse, local leaders are anticipating the population to swell to two or three times for the weekend leading up to and during the eclipse on Monday, April 8.
As such, there are a few things residents are being encouraged to do in preparation starting now, so that they are not inconvenienced if local food and fuel sources run low or out.
Learn MoreThird positive rabies case prompts caution to public
March 18, 2024Three skunks have now tested positive for rabies in Kerr County in a span of 8 days, prompting the local animal control authority to caution residents to keep a vigilant eye and make sure their pets are vaccinated.
Learn MoreKerrville-Kerr County Airport announces plan for limited aircraft access during eclipse
March 14, 2024The Kerrville-Kerr County Airport (KERV) announced today its plan for limited aircraft access over the total solar eclipse weekend, from April 5-8. No more permissions for access are being given, and interested parties are being referred to alternative airports in the area.
Learn More2nd positive rabies case in a week confirmed in Kerr County
March 13, 2024A second case of rabies has been confirmed within a week’s time in Kerrville, according to Kerr County Animal Services Director Reagan Givens.
The rabies was identified in a skunk found deceased in a resident’s backyard on Ridgemont Lane in Kerrville. Two dogs might have been exposed.
Learn MoreKerr County, Texas to close offices on eclipse day, April 8
March 12, 2024Citing a need to keep employees safe and to allow them to stay home to alleviate the strain expected on local roads and infrastructure, the Kerr County Commissioners’ Court voted unanimously to close county facilities on Monday, April 8 – the day of the total solar eclipse.
Learn MoreFirst positive rabies case of 2024 confirmed in Kerr County
March 8, 2024The first positive case of rabies for 2024 has been confirmed in a skunk in Kerrville on Friday, March 8.
Kerr County Animal Services Director Reagan Givens said his office received report of the animal on Thursday. The skunk, which was spotted on Tivy Street in Kerrville, was reported to be acting ill/abnormally.
Learn MoreCounty Employee Spotlight - March
March 6, 2024Robert Hunter Moose is our featured Kerr County, Texas, employee for March 2024.
Nominated by his direct supervisor, First Assistant County Attorney Moose is a great example of our county employees in service to our citizens.
Read what he enjoys most about his job and what he would like our citizens to know about their county government.
Learn MoreVeterans Crisis Hotline fully functional for military vets in need
March 6, 2024The VA's Veterans Crisis Hotline, reached by dialing "988" and choosing Option 1, recently had accessibility problems. Those are resolved now, it is fully functional and it is ready to help military veterans in need.
If you are veteran who is having a tough time, please reach out for help to the 988 hotline or in any of the other ways detailed here.
Learn MoreJudge issues disaster declaration ahead of April 8 total solar eclipse
March 4, 2024Citing the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 and the anticipated impact on local resources expected by an influx of visitors to the area, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly has issued a declaration of disaster, effective Monday, March 4.
The measure was necessary in order for the county to possibly qualify for and obtain any needed state assistance and resources in advance of the event.
Learn MoreNew policy outlines county role in removal of dead animals
February 28, 2024Dead animals may only be removed by the Kerr County Road and Bridge Department if the carcasses are in the county roadway or on county rights of way, a new policy makes clear.
The court order, which was adopted unanimously by the Kerr County Commissioners’ Court in regular session Monday, Feb. 26, states that the Road and Bridge crew may remove the carcasses only if they pose a danger to motorists.
Learn MoreKerr County, Texas earns workplace safety award
February 28, 2024Kerr County, Texas, has received an award recognizing it as one of the safest places to work among county governments across the Lone Star State.
Your local government bringing home the top award presented by the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool makes it a 16-year streak of success!
Learn MoreVets alerted to changes In benefit payments methods
February 26, 2024Starting Saturday, April 20, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will no longer send a veteran’s benefits payments or his/her family members’ benefits payments to more than one bank account. That's why the Kerr County Veterans Service Office is encouraging area veterans to log in to their benefits portal now and update their financial institution information.
Learn MoreDiscount rabies vaccines, county registration offered locally Feb. 24-March 9
February 23, 2024Dog and cat owners in Kerr County are in for some real treats in the next couple of weeks.
Kerr County Animal Services, Kerrville Pets Alive! and local veterinarians are working together to host a clinic offering rabies vaccinations at a discounted rate and free microchipping starting this Saturday, Feb. 24, and running through Saturday, March 9.
Learn MoreEarly voting in primaries to continue through March 1
February 22, 2024Early, in-person voting in both the Republican Party and Democrat Party primaries will continue throughout the weekend and all next week before coming to an end on Friday, March 1.
Learn MoreVeterans urged to sign up for free VA virtual class
February 22, 2024U.S. Armed Forces veterans who were deployed at any time in the last 30 years and who might have been exposed to burn pits and suffered subsequent illnesses are being urged to sign up for a free, VA-hosted class online titled: "Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits: What You Need to Know."
Learn MoreCounty Employee Spotlight-February
February 12, 2024Gumaro Ramirez, a Designated Representative in the Kerr County Environmental Health - OSSF Office, is our featured Kerr County, Texas, employee for February 2024. Nominated by his direct supervisor, Gumaro is a great example of our employees in service to our citizens. Read his question-and-answer about his job and what he hopes our citizens know about their county government.
Learn MoreKerr County offices to close for Feb. 19 Presidents Day holiday
February 12, 2024Kerr County, Texas, will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, in observance of the federal holiday, Presidents Day.
Learn MoreVeterans in crisis urged to call alternative number
February 6, 2024While the VA reported intermittent access problems with its 688 Veterans Crisis Line, the local veterans service office offered military veterans who may be in crisis several other ways to reach the support they need.
Learn MoreKerr County judge welcomes Megaacrete owners during launch
February 5, 2024Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly was among the local elected officials to extend an official welcome to Megaacrete owners during a launch event hosted by the Kerr EDC on Feb. 1 at Arcadia Live. The multi-million-dollar manufacturing facility will be built near the Kerrville/Kerr County Airport and will have a positive local economic impact.
Learn MoreCounty Employee Spotlight
February 5, 2024In January, the employee spotlight shone on Terry Lyle, a senior court compliance officer in District Clerk Dawn Lantz's office. Learn more about this county employee of 22 years, and read what she enjoys most about her job in service to our citizens.
Learn MoreKerr County Veterans Service Office looking to return documents
January 31, 2024Kerr County area veterans who might have submitted documents with the Kerr County Veterans Service Office since it opened in 2015 are being sought now to retrieve those papers.
Anyone who has turned over papers to that office since 2015 is asked to get in touch to see if there are records they need to pick up. The Kerr County Veterans Service Office may be reached by telephone at 830-792-2203 or email at veterans@co.kerr.tx.us.
Learn MoreKerr County teaming up with NWS to host 'Skywarn' training on Feb. 15
January 22, 2024Do you or someone you know have a keen interest in severe weather? If so, then you'll surely want to take the free, 2-hour "Skywarn" training session to be hosted by Kerr County, Texas, in partnership with the National Weather Service on Thursday, Feb. 15. Attendees will learn more about hazardous weather, as well as have the opportunity to become an official Skywarn spotter.
Learn MoreKerr County Property Owners Reminded that their Tax Bills are Due by Jan. 31
January 16, 2024Own property in Kerr County, Texas? If so, then your 2023 taxes are due by Jan. 31, 2024. That is, unless you want to face costly penalties and interest that add up pretty fast!
Read further for more information on how to pay, where to pay, who qualifies for dividing their taxes into installments, who handles property appraisals and more.
Learn MoreCommunity Emergency Response Team Seeking New Squad Members
January 16, 2024Kerr County residents who want to serve their fellow citizens in their times of greatest need are urged to consider joining the ranks of the Kerr County Community Emergency Response Team just ahead of its upcoming February training dates. Read for details.
Learn MoreHard freeze warning remains through Wednesday morning
January 15, 2024A hard freeze warning remains in effect in the area through Wednesday morning, Jan. 17, and a decision on whether or not Kerr County, Texas, offices will have a delayed start on Tuesday, Jan. 16, will fall in line with whatever the Kerrville ISD decides. Read for details.
Learn MoreArctic front arrives tonight
January 13, 2024The anticipated arctic front is nearly here! It is set to arrive in just a couple of hours, starting around 6 p.m. today, Saturday, bringing with it days of hard freezing temperatures and possibly light freezing rain. Read for details.
Learn MoreArctic front to arrive sooner and bring chance of freezing rain
January 12, 2024The latest update from the Austin/San Antonio National Weather Service forecast office has this season’s strongest cold front arriving now earlier than initially predicted and bringing with it the possibility of precipitation. Read for more.
Learn MoreKerr County Animal Services urges pet owners to prepare
January 11, 2024With temperatures expected to dip possibly into the single digits overnight on Sunday and Monday, Kerr County Animal Services felt it imperative to remind local pet owners of how to keep their furry, four-legged family members safe. Read for more details!
Learn MoreColdest 'Snap' So Far This Year Expected to Arrive Sunday
January 9, 2024For anyone who might have forgotten what winter feels like, a polar front is set to arrive late this weekend to cold “snap” them out of it.
“We’re talking low temperatures in the 10- to 15-degree range this Sunday (Jan. 14) through Tuesday (Jan. 16),” said Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator William B. “Dub” Thomas.
Read on for more details.
Learn MoreCountywide Stock Show Underway at Hill Country Youth Event Center
January 5, 2024Kerr County's 4-H and FFA youths have been busy in the show ring for the countywide stock show, which will culminate with a 1 p.m. sale tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 6.
Learn MoreKerr County Officials Participate In, Host Cowboy Breakfast at Courthouse to Kick Off Stock Show Season
January 2, 2024Local elected officials, 4-H and FFA students, their parents and supporters all gathered before daybreak on Tuesday, Jan. 2, for the annual Cowboy Breakfast -- signaling the start of stock show season in the county.
Learn MoreKerr County, Texas, Offices Closing Monday for New Year's Day Holiday
December 27, 2023Most Kerr County, Texas, offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 1, for the New Year's Day holiday. Business will resume with normal operating hours on Tuesday, Jan. 2.
Learn MoreVeterans Service Office Temporarily Closes to Facilitate Move to 550 Earl Garrett
December 20, 2023Kerr County Veterans Service Office, previously located in Suite 118 on the first floor of the courthouse in Kerrville, has announced that it will be temporarily closed through Jan. 5, 2024, in order to facilitate its move to Room 107 of the county's 550 Earl Garrett Street building.
Learn MoreWest Kerr County Culvert Stoppers At Illegal Antics Again
December 20, 2023Obstructing a waterway in Texas is a crime, but some individual(s) in West Kerr County continues to illegally block up the low-water crossing at 100 Dowling Road West -- costing local taxpayers in labor and equipment to clean up the mess when those resources could be used elsewhere. County leaders are looking for information that can stop them.
Learn MoreRecruits Sought to Join Community Emergency Response Team
November 20, 2023During this season of Thanksgiving, local residents who are grateful and who want to find a way to give back to their community are urged to consider joining the ranks of the Kerr County Community Emergency Response Team.
Learn MoreKerr County's Paul Gonzales Among 2% of Texas Constables to Finish Leadership Institute
November 17, 2023Kerr County Constable (Pct. 3) Paul Gonzales has now done something that only 2% of all the constables in Texas have succeeded in doing – completing the Texas Constables Leadership College.
Learn MoreKerr County to Close for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23-24
November 17, 2023Most Kerr County, Texas, offices will be closed for two full days next week -- Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23-24 -- in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Learn MoreCollum Appointed Kerr County Clerk by Commissioners’ Court
November 9, 2023Meeting in special session on Nov. 6, the Kerr County Commissioners’ Court unanimously appointed Ian Collum as the new Kerr County Clerk. He will serve out the unexpired term vacated by former clerk, Jackie Dowdy, whose resignation was formally accepted by the court on Oct. 6.
Learn MoreKerr County, Texas Closing Friday for Veterans Day Holiday
November 8, 2023Most Kerr County, Texas, offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of the federal Veterans Day holiday. This one-day closure will impact offices primarily in the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street in Kerrville, and at the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex, 510 College Street in Ingram.
Learn MoreEarly, In-Person Voting to Start Monday, Oct. 23, at Two Sites
October 20, 2023Kerr County voters who would like to take advantage of the scheduling flexibility offered by early, in-person voting will soon get their chance to do so. Early voting opens Monday, Oct. 23, at two locations in Kerr County.
Learn MoreHistoric Appointment Monday Seats Kerr County's First Female Commissioner
October 17, 2023Making history, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly has appointed the county’s first woman to the commissioners’ court. Anne Overby will be sworn in Oct. 23 to represent citizens living in Kerr County Precinct 1.
Learn MoreKerr County Confirms 4th Rabies Case of 2023
October 10, 2023A deceased bat found on Main Street in Kerrville has tested positive for rabies. It is the fourth positive case of rabies confirmed through lab testing this year.
Learn MoreCounty Offices to Close Oct. 9 for Columbus Day
October 3, 2023Kerr County’s Treasurer Named Top Treasurer in State
September 29, 2023Kerr County Treasurer Tracy Soldan has been named the Texas Outstanding County Treasurer for 2023. She was recognized during the 75th Annual County Treasurers’ Association of Texas Conference held Sept. 18-21 at the Doubletree Hotel in McAllen, Texas.
Learn MoreVoter Registration Deadline, Early Voting Dates Set
September 27, 2023Kerr County residents who would like to vote in the November Constitutional Amendment Election, but who are not registered to vote have until the Oct. 10, 2023, deadline to get properly signed up. Additionally, the dates for requesting a ballot by mail, as well as the early voting period, have been announced.
Learn MoreGet Ready, Get Set! Kerr County Plans Emergency Preparedness Expo
September 25, 2023The first-ever Kerr County Emergency Preparedness Expo will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Happy State Bank Expo Hall at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX-27 in Kerrville. Admission will be free.
Learn MoreKerr County Victims Services Lauded by Thin Blue Line Motorcycle Club
September 6, 2023When a drunk driver caused a multiple-fatality crash on TX16 South of Kerrville a couple of years ago, Kerr County Victims Services Coordinator Pam Peter and Victims’ Rights Assistant Cathy Rae stepped up to do their jobs. But how they approached their responsibilities left a lasting and positive impact on many lives.
Learn MoreMost County Offices to Close Monday, Sept. 4, for Labor Day Holiday
August 31, 2023Most Kerr County, Texas, offices and departments will be closing on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of the federal holiday, Labor Day. Emergency services will continue uninterrupted.
Learn MoreMilitary Veterans Urged to Apply for VA Care Before Sept. 30
August 28, 2023U.S. Armed Forces veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in Veterans Administration health care and left the military before Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1, 2013, are eligible to enroll directly for VA health care due to the PACT Act.
Learn MoreDrive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Scheduled Sept. 6
August 22, 2023The annual, drive-thru flu shot clinic, co-hosted by HEB and Kerr County, Texas, is scheduled between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
Learn MoreKerr County Veterans Service Office Adds New Assistant VSO Allsup
August 21, 2023In an effort to meet a continuously-growing demand from local military veterans who need assistance matching up with benefits they are due, the Kerr County Veterans Service Office has hired Chase Allsup as its new assistant veterans service officer.
Learn MoreKerr County Plans First Emergency Preparedness Expo Sept. 30
August 11, 2023The public will get a chance to learn from the experts for free on how to handle disasters during the first-ever Kerr County Emergency Preparedness Expo on Sept. 30 at the Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville.
Learn MoreKerr County Environmental Health Offices to Close Temporariliy for Relocation
August 9, 2023Kerr County Environmental Health has announced that it will close temporarily from Aug. 14-18 as its offices are relocated from the courthouse annex basement to a new location – Suite 100 of the county-owned building at 550 Earl Garret Street in Kerrville.
Learn MoreElectric Vehicle Owners Face Added Fee Starting Sept. 1
July 28, 2023Kerr County motorists who own electric vehicles are being reminded that they will soon be expected to pay an additional fee when registering their vehicle.
Learn MoreMilitary Veterans Urged to Apply by Aug. 9 for PACT Act Benefits
July 17, 2023Kerr County Veterans Service Officer Jennifer Sanchez reminds local veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces that they have until Aug. 9 to apply for PACT Act benefits, if they hope to receive a year of backdated benefits.
Learn MoreKerr County Seeking Assistant Veterans Service Officer
July 7, 2023If you have served your country and still want to continue serving by helping your fellow military veterans, then Kerr County wants YOU!
Learn MoreHelp Kerr County Vote! Become a certified VDR
July 3, 2023Do you want to help with the Kerr County elections process? Then get involved! Training is planned for the next group of VDRs - Volunteer Deputy Registrars!
Learn MoreKerr County, Texas, offices to close for Independence Day
June 30, 2023Kerr County, Texas, offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.
Learn MoreKerr County Historical Commission Earns Award
June 27, 2023The Kerr County Historical Commission was lauded Monday by county elected officials for having earned a statewide honor for its exceptional work in preserving local and state history.
Learn MoreJudge: County Plays No Role In Legal Case of Commissioner
June 26, 2023As elected officials and citizens await the trial that could remove Kerr County Commissioner (Pct. 1) Harley David Belew from office, the county judge has clarified the county’s position.
Learn MoreProperty Tax Second Installment Due by June 30
June 26, 2023Kerr County property owners who opted to pay their property taxes in two installments are being reminded that their second installment is due by this Friday, June 30, in order to avoid penalties and interest.
Learn MoreUPDATE: Technical Difficulties Resolved
June 23, 2023The Kerr County Tax Office once again is able to assist the public with motor vehicle transactions after a statewide technical issue with the Motor Vehicle Department's system was resolved.
Learn MoreKerr Constable Gonzales Acquires Ballistic Shield
June 12, 2023Kerr County Constable (Pct. 3) Paul Gonzales never knows what he might encounter in an emergency situation, but now he has an added layer of security -- a ballistic shield.
Learn MoreKerr County Hosts 2023 Memorial Day Program
May 29, 2023Town Hall on Human Smuggling Set May 30
May 26, 2023Boxwood Drive in Center Point to Close for Repairs Starting May 25
May 23, 2023All Invited to Pay Respects During 2023 Kerr County Memorial Day Program Monday
May 23, 2023Kerr County Veterans Service Office Announces Break May 31-June 19
May 23, 2023Kerr Child Services Board Honored by SJRC Texas
May 22, 2023The Kerr County Child Services Board was honored recently by SJRC Texas for its devotion to and positive impact on the lives of children. The board falls under the direction of the Kerr County Commissioners’ Court and funding is from several sources, including the county, donations of jury fees and grants from nonprofits and churches.
Learn MoreRiver Flooding Expected In Kerr County Over Weekend
May 11, 2023Kerr County residents and visitors to the area are being urged to stay away from the Guadalupe and other waterways this weekend. Flooding is predicted by the National Weather Service forecasters and the West Gulf River Forecast Center, who state that multiple rounds of rainfall are expected to drop significant amounts of precipitation over a large portion of the state starting Friday.
Learn MoreKerr County Treasurer Tracy Soldan Earns TAC Iris Stagner Award
May 10, 2023Kerr County Treasurer Tracy Soldan was honored recently with an award recognizing her commitment to worksite wellness and for creating a good-health culture for the employees of Kerr County, Texas.
Learn MoreKerr South Drivers Alerted To Traffic Detour Starting Monday
May 5, 2023Residents who live, work or travel on the south side of Kerrville might experience a traffic detour starting Monday, May 8, due to work that is being done to add parking to Peterson Regional Medical Center.
Learn MoreMonarchs & Mowing
May 4, 2023Interested in what happens to the monarch butterfly's natural milkweed habitat along county roadsides? The Kerr Road and Bridge Department has offered some information on its mowing of rights of way and conservation efforts to promote the monarch population.
Learn MoreKerr County Invites All To Memorial Day Program
May 1, 2023All are invited to the 2023 Kerr County Memorial Day Observance at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 29, at the Kerr County Courthouse War Memorial, 700 Main Street. Join together to pay proper respects to the men and women of the U.S. military who gave their lives so that we may enjoy the freedoms we do today.
Learn MoreWest Kerr Culvert Stoppers Sought for Criminal Activity
April 25, 2023Obstructing a waterway in Texas is a crime and some individuals in West Kerr County have committed this offense repeatedly over the past few years, costing local taxpayers money for the crews called out time and time again to clean up the mess. Now, action has been taken.
Learn MoreProperty Owners Urged to Submit Sewer Project Concerns Soon
April 21, 2023Kerr County Has Second, Third Rabies Cases Confirmed
April 20, 2023Kerr County, Texas -- the local rabies authority -- received confirmation Wednesday, April 19, that two more animals had tested positive for rabies.
Learn MoreEarly, In-Person Voting to Start Monday in 4 Local Elections
April 18, 2023Early, in-person voting in four local elections will start this coming Monday, April 24. See the times, locations and which races are on the ballots, plus more at: https://kerrcountytx.gov/voting-in-kerr-county/kerr-county-elections
Learn MoreLocal Groups Invited to Take Part in Memorial Day Laying of Wreaths
April 14, 2023Does your group want to express its respect for this nation's military heroes? All local organizations are invited by Kerr County, Texas, to present a wreath in remembrance of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the upcoming May 29 Memorial Day program at the War Memorial on the grounds of the Kerr County Courthouse.
Learn MoreHousehold Hazardous Waste Collection Event Postponed
April 14, 2023The annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event has been postponed until later this summer or early fall, it has been announced.
Learn MoreKerr County Confirms First Rabies Case of 2023
April 13, 2023Kerr County Animal Services received a report on Friday, April 7, that a skunk had come into contact with a property owner’s dogs off Seabee Highway North, located east of Spur 100 and the Kerrville VA Medical Center in Kerrville. Confirmation came Thursday, April 13, that the skunk had rabies.
Learn MoreKerr County Earns 2022 TAC RMP Excellence in Workplace Safety Award
April 3, 2023Kerr County, Texas, is 1 of just 11 counties across Texas to be honored as the safest places to work among county governments.
The county received the 2022 Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) Excellence in Safety Award based on its involvement and commitment to safety in the workplace, as well as passing on cost savings to local taxpayers because of its control of workers’ compensation claims.
Learn MoreKerr County Honors Vietnam War Veterans with Program
March 29, 2023Update Given on County/City Interlocal Agreement Termination
March 27, 2023During Kerr County Commissioners’ Court on Monday, an update was given on the status of the interlocal agreement between Kerr County, Texas, and the City of Kerrville regarding animal control and library services. The agreement was terminated March 13, with each governmental entity stating that services will continue to be provided equally to all citizens -- whether they live inside or outside Kerrville's city limits.
Learn MoreVietnam War Veterans to be Honored Wednesday at Courthouse Memorial
March 27, 2023www.kerrcountytx.gov
March 20, 2023Featuring a new address, an upgraded look and more user-friendly, transparent accessibility to local government than ever before, Kerr County, Texas, launched a new website Wednesday, March 15, at www.kerrcountytx.gov.
“The new site will be more easily found on the web and it has a clean, pleasing look to it, but our most important goal behind this major transformation has been to make sure that we offer the public an up-to-date, functional site that is easily navigated, gives them the information they need at their fingertips and improves their online experience with us,” said Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly.
Learn MoreTax Office to Close March 16
March 8, 2023Due to computer upgrades, the Kerr County Tax Office, located in Suite 124 on the first floor of the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main Street in Kerrville, will be closed all day on Thursday, March 16.
Learn MoreSpring Abloom
March 2, 2023Everywhere you look, signs of spring are starting to appear. - Photo by Lisa Treiber-Walter, director of Kerr County Public Relations and web content coordinator
Learn MoreKerr County Agencies Work 'What If?' Scenario
February 10, 2023Hypothetical Mass Casualty Attack Response Helps ID Processes, Issues That Need Addressing.
Nearly 100 personnel from Kerr County emergency agencies – ranging from such areas as law enforcement, fire suppression, emergency medical and mental health to public information, school districts, charitable organizations, and more – were on hand Wednesday, Feb. 8, to participate in a mass casualty workshop.
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