Pursuant to Section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, the Governor of the State of Texas, on March 18 issued a proclamation authorizing political subdivisions that would otherwise hold elections on May 2 to move their general elections for 2020 to Nov. 3 due to public health and safety c…

“Walk Across Texas!” is a free, eight-week program designed to help Texans establish the habit of regular physical activity.

Bandera Electric Cooperative has temporarily suspended disconnections and waived late fees to support its members who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19 health event. This decision is meant to provide temporary relief to members during these challenging times.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and in an effort to protect the health and safety of citizens and employees, the Bulky Item collection and the monthly Brush/Yard Waste collection scheduled for April will be postponed until further notice.

Kerrville City Council moved deeper into the virtual meeting world at its March 24 meeting, limiting the in-person audience to council and essential city staff, seated at a distance from each other; and having phoned-in or emailed comments from the public on agenda items.

Kerr County Clerk Jackie J.D. Dowdy announced Thursday, March 19, that her office at the Kerr County Courthouse was closing in-person access, effective immediately, in an effort to promote social distancing to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.

United States military veterans in Kerr County will still receive assistance from the Kerr County Veterans Office by phone or email, but in-person access at the courthouse has been suspended, effective immediately.

In an abundance of caution and in keeping with the recommendations of the CDC and the Texas Office of Court Administrations, the Kerr County District Clerks Office is taking precautionary measures to reduce potential exposure to staff and community members through participation and cooperati…

For the safety of its employees and local citizens, the Kerr County Tax Office is now closed to the public until further notice.

Schreiner University has named qualified students to its President's and Dean's List.

The Texas Board of Legal Specialization welcomed 239 attorneys and 29 paralegals to its Board Certification program at its annual Induction Ceremony Friday, March 6 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin.

The Kerr County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold its 2020 Spring Fish Sale on May 15 at the Kerr County SWCD parking lot, and the staff is taking orders now for the type and quantity of live fish customers may want for their lakes and ponds.

Kerr County citizens and local healthcare providers are not the only ones who need to be prepared for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. Local businesses/employers need to be ready and take certain precautions, too, according to Kerr County leaders.

Kerrville City Council met March 10 for one of its shortest regular meetings and approved a grant application to the state for a “tactical micro robot;” rezoned a piece of Spur 100 property for the current owner; and presented a proclamation to the executive director of Dietert Center in hon…

For the first time, the Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting an Adult Basketball League in Carver Park, 820 Webster Ave. The league is set to begin April 14, with games on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The team entry fee is $275 and is due by April 3. Late registration will be accepted …

The Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the inaugural Mother & Son Dance on May 9, 2020 at the Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe Dr. Tickets for this special evening will go on sale Monday, March 23, at 8 a.m.

The City of Kerrville Public Works, Solid Waste Division reminds citizens about their free bulk waste drop off voucher for this quarter. The voucher is intended for residents that have an active account for solid waste services and is good to be used one time through March 31, 2020. Resident…

Kerr County has had its first confirmed case of rabies in a wild animal of the year, prompting local officials to issue a safety notification.

The Republican Women of Kerr County will host its March meeting on March 20 in the Blue Bonnet Room, Inn of the Hills in Kerrville, Texas beginning at 11:30 a.m.

The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center in San Antonio provided this notice of upcoming stops in Kerrville for their blood donation sites and times.

The Kerrville Low Vision Club sponsored by the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind will meet at the Dietert Center on Tuesday, March 10 from 10-11:30 a.m.

The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Kerrville invites the Kerrville community to celebrate National Boys & Girls Clubs Week.

Now in its seventh year, H-E-B “Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best” has expanded its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State to now include non-food items.

Area women are invited to participate in the annual observance of “World Day of Prayer” at 10 a.m., followed by a luncheon on Friday, March 6.

Spring isn’t quite here yet, but there’s a lot going on at Glory Community Garden. 

The Hill Country Cluster of Dog Shows will be held in Kerrville, at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, March 5-8.

Peterson Health continues to work hand in hand with valued community partners to include the City of Kerrville, Kerr County, local law enforcement, EMS, and local school districts to monitor the activity and spread of the coronavirus.

Toni Manchester, broker/owner of Century 21-The Hills Realty, recently announced that in recognition of its outstanding sales production and commitment to quality service, Century 21 Real Estate, LLC recently honored Century 21-The Hills Realty with the 2019 Century 21 President's Award.

The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center in San Antonio provided this notice of upcoming stop in Kerrville for their blood donation sites and times. All qualified area donors are encouraged to “give the gift of life.”

On the lengthy Democratic and Republican ballots for the March 3 primary election, the actual election races and candidates take up the first and part of the second pages.

Kerr County Commissioners debated recycling, and two senior housing projects Monday, and approved purchase of a movable lighted message sign.

Caleb Clayton, of Kerrville, was one of more than 300 University of Dallas undergraduate students named to the fall 2019 Honor Roll for earning a semester GPA of 3.0-3.49.

The Joshua D. Brown Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas has announced the speakers for the February meeting will be Jim and Carol Westermeier, of Boerne, who will present “Planning a Heritage Trip to an Ancestor’s Homeland.”

On Friday, Feb. 21, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Dietert Center, seven adults and four children with severe visual impairment from the Texas Hill Country will receive donated Onyx Electronic Video Magnifiers and other assistive technology from Sight Savers America, a nationally expanding nonprofit…

The City of Kerrville continually strives to provide reliable, high-quality water supplies to its citizens as part of its mission to create an environment that continues to foster prosperity and opportunity. In an effort to provide a long-range plan for the city to meet the water supply need…

All the valentines in February remind us that our child/children are not here to share these hearts.

Want to save lives in peril? If so, then the Kerr County Search and Rescue Team is looking for new members who are passionate about helping people and who can complete upcoming mandatory weekend training sessions.