Hill Country Chronicle

Kerr County receives state approval for bars to reopen at 50% capacity

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 23, 2020

Bars in Kerr County recently received approval to reopen, though they are still only permitted to operate at 50% capacity.

KerrKonnect to provide free rides to early voting locations on Oct. 22

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 21, 2020

KerrKonnect, Kerrville’s nonprofit door-to-door transit system, will offer free rides to early voters – whether members or not – living within 10 miles of the Kerr County Courthouse on Oct. 22.

Sabinal ISD receives over $200,000 from federal grant to improve security

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 25, 2020

The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $213,785 to the Sabinal ISD through its Community Oriented Policing Services, or COPS, grant program to improve security at school facilities within the district.

Proposal to cut veterans services in Kerr County generates debate

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 2, 2020

As Kerr County looks for ways to cut costs in the face of economic uncertainties, County Judge Rob Kelly recently noted that there is no legal requirement for the county to have a Veteran County Service Officer and could close the office.