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Kerr 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.

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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.”

The 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.

Can 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.

Starting 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.

Tomorrow, 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.

Kerr 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.

“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.

Losing 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.

Are 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.

A 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.

Most 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.

As 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.

Kerr 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.

Today, 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.

Every 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.

Kerr 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!

Late Thursday afternoon, July 25, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly sent a letter and a signed Declaration of Disaster to Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Kerr 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.

An 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.

As 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.

Kerr 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.

The 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.

Local 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.

Most 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!

Kerr 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.

Does 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.

Know 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.”

Celebrating 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."

The 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.

Thinking of putting in a driveway? Thinking of changing or improving a driveway that’s already there? Don’t forget: You need a permit!

A “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.

The 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.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning, May 24, in Flat Rock Park officially opened the Veterans' Pathway.

A 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.

Most county offices will be closing for a one-day break on Monday, May 27, to observe the federal holiday, Memorial Day.

Featuring 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.

Kerr 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.

Everyone 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.

Another 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.

Anyone 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.

Nadene 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.

Kerr County Clerk Ian Collum resigned on Wednesday, May 1, but the City of Kerrville election tomorrow, May 4, will be unaffected, county leaders said.

With 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.

The 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.

Kerr 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.

Motorists 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.

Kerr 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.

The 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.

Kerr 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.

Related 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.

Kerr 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.

For 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.

There 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...

Local 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.

A 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.

The 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.

With 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.

Three 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.

The 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.

A 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.

Citing 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.

The 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.

Robert 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.

The 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.

Citing 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.

Dead 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.

Kerr 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!

Starting 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.

Dog 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.

Early, 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.

U.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."

Gumaro 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.

Kerr County, Texas, will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, in observance of the federal holiday, Presidents Day.

While 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.

Kerr 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.

In 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.

Kerr 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.

Do 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.

Own 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.

Kerr 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.

A 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.

The 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.

The 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.

With 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!

For 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.

Kerr 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.

Local 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.

Most 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.

Kerr 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.

Obstructing 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.

During 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.

Kerr 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.

Most 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.

Meeting 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.

Most 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.

Kerr 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.

Making 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.

A 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.

Kerr 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.

Kerr 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.

The 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.

When 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.

Most 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.

U.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.

The 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.

In 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.

The 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.

Kerr 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.

Kerr County motorists who own electric vehicles are being reminded that they will soon be expected to pay an additional fee when registering their vehicle.

Kerr 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.

If you have served your country and still want to continue serving by helping your fellow military veterans, then Kerr County wants YOU!

Do 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!

Kerr County, Texas, offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.

The 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.

As 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.

Kerr 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.

The 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.

Kerr 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.

The 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.

Kerr 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.

Kerr 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.

Residents 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.

Interested 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.

All 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.

Obstructing 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.

Kerr County, Texas -- the local rabies authority -- received confirmation Wednesday, April 19, that two more animals had tested positive for rabies.

Early, 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

Does 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.

The annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event has been postponed until later this summer or early fall, it has been announced.

Kerr 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.

Kerr 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.

During 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.

Featuring 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.

Due 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.

Everywhere you look, signs of spring are starting to appear. - Photo by Lisa Treiber-Walter, director of Kerr County Public Relations and web content coordinator

Hypothetical 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.