Kerr County, Texas

06/17/2026

𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟵

Kerr County's tax offices have announced a temporary closing this Friday, June 19.

This full-day closing will be observed by both the Kerr County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office (in the Kerr County Courthouse, Suite 124, 700 Main Street in Kerrville) and the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex (510 College Street in Ingram.)

The one-day closing to the public is necessary to accommodate state-managed training of the staff.

Both offices will reopen and resume normal operating hours on Monday, June 22.

06/16/2026

𝗙𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆,
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟳

Kerr County senior citizens and military veterans aged 60 years and older are invited to a special resource event on Wednesday, June 17, at 550 Earl Garrett Street.

In addition to learning about what resources may be available to them, such as income support, residential repair assistance, personal assistance and more, there also will be the opportunity to receive a free box fan (while supplies last.)

The Kerr County Veterans Service Office (VSO) in partnership with the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) will host the free fan giveaway and resource event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Wednesday, June 17, at the Kerr County VSO offices, 550 Earl Garrett Street in Kerrville.

“The purpose of this event is to connect eligible Kerr County senior citizens with valuable support services designed to help them maintain their independence, health and quality of life,” said Jenna Sanchez, Kerr County Veterans Service Officer.

Services available may include:
𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 -- Assistance with managing utility bills and maintaining financial stability.

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 -- Support for health-related needs, including eyeglasses, dental care, incontinence supplies, and other essential services.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 -- Minor home repairs and modifications to help ensure a safe and comfortable living environment.

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 -- Help with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and other essential tasks.

𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 -- Installation of electronic monitoring systems that provide peace of mind and rapid response in the event of an emergency.

𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 -- Fans will be available for eligible seniors while supplies last. AACOG may also be able to assist qualifying residents with window air conditioning units to help maintain a safe and comfortable home environment during periods of extreme heat.

The Kerr County VSO and AACOG are committed to helping seniors access resources that support independent living and improve overall well-being.

06/15/2026

𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲
𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗺

In the face of an ongoing and significant threat of the New World Screwworm (NWS) identified in neighboring Gillespie County, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly today, June 15, signed a Kerr County Local State of Disaster Declaration, which went into effect immediately.

The declaration will continue for a period of 7 days, after which it will appear before the Kerr County Commissioners’ Court in its regular, open session planned Monday, June 22, for consideration of an extension.

By signing the disaster declaration, Judge Kelly has activated the county’s Emergency Management Plan, which directs the Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator and all other county officials and personnel to coordinate with all the appropriate local, state and federal agencies and stakeholders when it comes to surveillance, reporting, public information, preparedness and response operations related to the screwworm threat in the county.

Additionally, the county judge signed a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott stating that he recognizes that the presence of the screwworm in our area poses an imminent threat of widespread and severe damage, injury or loss of life or property, specifically threatening Kerr County’s wildlife and livestock industry and economy.

On Jan. 29, Gov. Abbott issued a state of disaster for all Texas counties proclaiming that the northward spread of the New World Screwworm from Central and South America toward the U.S. southern border threatens the state’s livestock industry and economy and posed an imminent threat of widespread and severe property damage.

On June 9, the Texas Animal Health Commission issued an executive director order restricting animal movements in part of Kerr County due to a case of screwworm confirmed in adjacent Gillespie County.

On Monday, June 15, there were 6 infested zones identified by TAHC in Texas.

To view a map of active infested/surveillance zones, visit the TAHC website and click on “Viewable Zone Map”: https://www.tahc.texas.gov/emergency/nws.html

For more information about NWS, visit www.screwworm.org

𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚
To report a case of maggots witnessed in an open wound on a living, warm-blooded animal, call:
• 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗖𝗞 -- TAHC (Texas Animal Health Commission) – 𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟱𝟱𝟬-𝟴𝟮𝟰𝟮
• 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 – TPWD (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department) – 𝟱𝟭𝟮-𝟯𝟴𝟵-𝟰𝟱𝟬𝟱

06/15/2026

𝑲𝒆𝒓𝒓 𝑬𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕
𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒔 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝑮𝒖𝒂𝒅𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒑𝒆
𝑹𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎

Kerr County Emergency Management is proud to be an operating partner in one of the most significant public safety investments this community has ever seen. The Guadalupe River Flood Warning System is not simply a network of sirens and gauges. It is a commitment - one that demands clear protocols, trained personnel and disciplined coordination across multiple agencies. That is exactly what we are building.

We are actively developing and finalizing the Standard Operating Procedures that will govern how and when this system is activated. Those procedures define who has the authority to trigger a siren, under what conditions and through what chain of communication - from National Weather Service flash flood warnings and observed river conditions to real-time data flowing directly to our emergency managers through the UGRA watershed dashboard, RiverHub.

Every decision point will be documented, tested and backed by signed memorandums of understanding with our partner agencies.

"Should another flooding event affect the area, we are ready and able to activate all completed outdoor warning sirens, along with our other warning methods,” said Kerr County Emergency Management Coordinator Shorey Harmon. “As this system continues to roll out, these and additional capabilities will be reflected in our final plan for operations.”

This work does not happen in isolation. The close collaboration among the UGRA, local cities and our state and federal partners has been essential — and it continues every week. This team has worked side by side to ensure that hardware, communications, data systems and human procedures are integrated into a single, reliable, actionable system. That kind of coordination takes time to do right, and our community is doing it right.

When a siren sounds in Kerr County, it will mean something. We are working to help the public know what it means, why it sounds and what to do when they hear it. That clarity is the product of deliberate preparation, and it is the foundation of public trust.

“We are deeply aware of the history of this river and the lives it has touched. This system, built by this community, will provide a layer of safety that future generations will inherit and build upon,” Harmon said.

“We are grateful to UGRA, Kerr County leadership, our city partners, and every agency that has contributed to this effort. We are ready to do our part in Emergency Management,” he added.

For real-time river and rainfall conditions, the public is encouraged to monitor RiverHub a https://riverhub.ugra.org and to ensure they have enabled emergency alerts on their devices.

Stay informed. Have a plan. Know your route to safety.

06/15/2026

Heavy rain and flooding are affecting parts of Texas Monday. Slow down, pay attention and if you see water over the road, remember: turn around, don't drown. You can also check drivetexas.org for the latest conditions.

06/15/2026

06/13/2026

Not a great turnout at Kerr County Animal Control, we wish we had seen more folks. But you have another chance tomorrow (Sunday) to see more available pets at 2102 Memorial Blvd 10-2p.
There are several dogs at KCAC whose owners know they are there - please come reclaim your dogs. They can’t wait for you much longer, we are CODE RED at Kerr County Animal Control !
If you can adopt tomorrow, it will make space for us to at least save a few more from KCAC.

06/13/2026

Don't miss this paws-itively awesome adoption weekend.

🐾 Saturday, June 13th
8 a.m.-noon
Kerr County Animal Control
199 Spur 100
In Kerrville

🐾 Sunday, June 14
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
KPA! Dog Adoption Event
2102 Memorial Blvd
In Kerrville

Thank you, KPA!, for helping these great pets find their new homes.

06/10/2026

*** 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 ***
𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝟬𝟯;
𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱

Due to the detection of New World Screwworm in neighboring Gillespie County, some areas of Gillespie, Kerr and Kimble Counties have been designated as an Infested Zone 03.

To protect the health of animals in this state, reduce the spread of NWS to non-infested animals, and prevent NWS from establishing in new areas, a quarantine has been imposed by the Texas Animal Health Commission and animal movements are restricted.

New World Screwworm (NWS) is a parasitic fly that poses a serious threat to livestock, exotic livestock, fowl and exotic fowl in Texas.

NWS flies lay eggs in wounds or soft tissues of live warm-blooded animals; the larvae hatch and burrow into living tissue, leading to the painful condition NWS myiasis. As the infestation worsens and the wounds become larger, it can cause serious injury, secondary infection and possibly death if not treated.

Please see the full details, as detailed by the Texas Animal Health Commission, in the official order below.