Kerr County
Recent News About Kerr County
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Census Bureau reports Kerr County population was 51,843 in 2019
Kerr County had a population of 51,843 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Hill Country Chronicle.
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Census Bureau reports Kerr County population was 52,195 in 2020
Kerr County had a population of 52,195 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Hill Country Chronicle.
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Kerr County promotes Kerrville Pets Alive's efforts to end shelter euthanasia
Kerr County has teamed with Kerrville Pets Alive! to improve the performance of Kerr County Animal Services and to save and improve the lives of pets.
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Aerospace component manufacturer Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing expands in Kerr County
Leading aerospace component manufacturer Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing is expanding its business to Kerr County.
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Kerr County receives state approval for bars to reopen at 50% capacity
Bars in Kerr County recently received approval to reopen, though they are still only permitted to operate at 50% capacity.
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KerrKonnect to provide free rides to early voting locations on Oct. 22
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.
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Proposal to cut veterans services in Kerr County generates debate
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.
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COVID-19 triggers April spike in Kerr County's unemployment rate
The executive director of the Kerr Economic Development Corp. attributes Kerr County's unemployment rate of 11.3% in April to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kerr County residents unlikely to receive relief from rising property values
Like many of their fellow Texans, Kerr County residents are concerned with the spike in their housing appraisals.
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Kerr County Jail aces inspection, receives compliance certification during hectic time
Kerr County Jail has been honored to receive a state compliance certificate with only a few suggestions on improving operations.
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Kerr County ranked 104th in Texas for resident earnings in 2018
Kerr County ranked 104th among counties in Texas by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Kerr County ranked 86th in Texas for resident earnings in 2019
Kerr County ranked 86th among counties in Texas by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.