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Kerr County is one step closer to a major transformation as officials consider acquiring a new hub to consolidate offices displaced by July's devastating flood.

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Committee recommends purchase of 429 Sydney Baker to relocate Kerr County offices
A Kerr County building committee told the Commissioner's Court it recommends buying 429 Sydney Baker in Kerrville as a hub to relocate county offices displaced by a July flood; the committee cited structural assessments and proposed a staged move while repairs proceed at other county facilities.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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Kerr County is taking a bold stand to secure the future of NextGen 911, warning that failing to address funding shortfalls could jeopardize emergency services for everyone.

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Kerr County backs resolution urging lawmakers to fix NextGen 911 funding shortfall
Kerr County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution supporting legislative action to modernize and sustainably fund Next Generation 911, after the county’s 911 district warned rising wireless costs and declining wireline revenue threaten operations.
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October 30, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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Hundreds of families in Kerr County are still waiting for vital recovery aid after this year's devastating floods, and a local survivor is urging the court to support a transformative fund to help them rebuild.

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Flood survivors ask Kerr County to back state 'Texas Forever Fund' for recovery
A flood survivor and disaster-survivor group urged the Kerr County Commissioners Court to support a state-level 'Texas Forever Fund' to fill gaps left by denied FEMA individual assistance and speed recovery for affected families; the court heard the appeal during public input.
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October 30, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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Kerr County Commissioners have taken a decisive step, voting 4-1 to hire outside legal counsel amidst a heated dispute over a commissioner's ballot eligibility just weeks before the election.

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Kerr County court votes 4-1 to hire outside counsel in dispute over commissioner race
Kerr County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 on Oct. 22 to retain Austin firm Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to represent the county in litigation tied to a dispute over the ballot eligibility of a Precinct 2 commissioner candidate; the court also agreed the eligibility question will be addressed at canvass after votes are counted.
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October 25, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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Trey Treanor, counsel for the Kerr County Republican Party, is pushing for an administrative review to avoid costly litigation over candidate eligibility, citing crucial guidance from the Texas Secretary of State.

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Republican Party counsel urges administrative review or preservation for litigation; cites Secretary of State guidance
Trey Treanor, counsel for the Kerr County Republican Party, told the commissioners court on Oct. 22 that the Secretary of State is the proper forum for election-code interpretation and that his letters and preservation requests were intended to protect clients’ rights while avoiding costly litigation.
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October 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Kerr County is taking decisive action to repair Flat Rock Dam after severe flooding, with plans for up to 25 projects in the works!

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Kerr County seeks engineers for Flat Rock Dam repair; FEMA application ratified
The court ratified the county's FEMA public-assistance submission for July 26 flooding, estimated 20–25 projects including a dam, and authorized an RFQ and selection committee for engineering services for Flat Rock Dam repairs.
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October 14, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Kerr County commissioners have taken a significant step by unanimously approving the purchase of the former Kerrville police station, paving the way for vital due diligence investigations.

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Kerr County commissioners unanimously authorize PSA to pursue purchase of former Kerrville police station
Kerr County commissioners voted 5-0 to authorize the county judge to execute a purchase-and-sale agreement for the building at 429 Sidney Baker, sending contract terms into executive session and approving escrow action if needed.
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October 7, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT! We're proud to endorse Jeremy Walther for Kerr County Commissioner Precinct 2! 💜

Localist | Independent | Creative | Pragmatic | Grounded

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October 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Kerr County officials report significant progress on flood repairs, but urgent funding challenges could put the burden on local taxpayers.

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Court hears progress on flood repairs; officials warn debris cleanup will require local match to FEMA assistance
Road and Bridge and emergency management updated commissioners on repairs to roads, bridges and guardrails from 2025–26 floods; staff said FEMA covers up to 75% of approved debris removal and the county must identify the local match, delaying completion.
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October 1, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Kerr County Commissioners made history with a unanimous vote to adopt a new $2026–27 budget, setting the stage for crucial community projects and tax rates.

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Kerr County adopts $2026–27 budget and sets tax rates; record vote taken
After auditor true‑up presentations and debate over allocations and firefighter support, the Commissioners Court adopted the FY 2026–27 budget and record‑voted to set the combined county and lateral roads tax rate; the votes were unanimous.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Kerr County Commissioners are taking a significant step by exploring the potential purchase of the former police department building, but will it be a smart investment or a costly mistake?

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Kerr County commissioners approve nonbinding LOI to explore buying former Kerrville police building
After hearing a city broker’s presentation and public comment, the Kerr County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to enter a nonbinding letter of intent with the City of Kerrville to explore buying the former Kerrville Police Department building, subject to inspections and negotiated terms.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:49 AM
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Kerr Together has mobilized an astounding 25,000 volunteer hours to aid flood recovery efforts, helping nearly 1,000 households get back on their feet!

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Kerr Together reports thousands served and 25,000 volunteer hours in ongoing flood recovery
Kerr Together representatives told commissioners that 966 residents and 123 businesses have been identified as affected by July 16 flooding; Light on the Hill and partners have provided emergency financial assistance to 769 households and mobilized roughly 25,000 volunteer hours so far in 2026.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:47 AM
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Let’s go #KerrCounty! Vote #JamesTalarico for US Senate in November & help #Texas flip the 120th Congress Blue. The future of our democracy depends on it.
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INSANE crowd for James Talarico’s rally in deep-red Kerr County 👀
September 1, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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Kerr County is set to record a staggering $1.5 million airport land purchase in next year's budget, as officials navigate the reimbursement maze with TxDOT!

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County records airport land payment in next year’s budget, expects TxDOT refund
Kerr County staff moved an airport land purchase into next year’s permanent improvements fund and told commissioners the county will seek TxDOT Aviation reimbursement—staff estimated roughly $1.4M–$1.5M tied to the prior acquisition.
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September 2, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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Kerr County is set to reopen its courthouse in phases this September, but the loss of 16,000 square feet in the basement means some changes are inevitable.

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Kerr County outlines phased courthouse reopening; basement lost to flood, parts of building to reopen in early September
Officials said the basement will not be reused after recent floods, estimated at 16,000 square feet lost, and described a phased return: county clerk Sept. 1, tax office (subject to TxDMV rules) on Sept. 2, auditor Sept. 3, and courts Sept. 4. Elevator repairs, ADA access and environmental certifications remain barriers to reopening the second floor.
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September 2, 2026 at 5:08 AM
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They Rebuilt After Texas’ Devastating #Floods. Then Their Home Flooded Again
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They Rebuilt After Texas’ Devastating Floods. Then Their Home Flooded Again.
Texas lawmakers repeatedly failed to take action that could have protected residents in flood-prone areas. That’s left Kerr County residents with difficult choices after two straight summers of floodi...
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August 24, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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They Rebuilt After Texas’ Devastating #Floods. Then Their Home Flooded Again
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They Rebuilt After Texas’ Devastating Floods. Then Their Home Flooded Again.
Texas lawmakers repeatedly failed to take action that could have protected residents in flood-prone areas. That’s left Kerr County residents with difficult choices after two straight summers of floodi...
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August 24, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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"A curveball for camping culture"
By Madison Iszler

Houston Chronicle — Saturday 22 August 📑

The story examines the intersection of recreational lifestyle and environmental risk, focusing on the practical and regulatory challenges facing residents…

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August 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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#KerrCounty emergency chief was off duty and ill as flooding struck, leaving communities without warnings.
Texas Emergency Coordinator Missed Deadly Flooding Due to Illness and Time Off
Kerr County's emergency chief was off duty and ill as flooding struck, leaving communities without warnings.
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August 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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It breaks my heart to see the flooding in Kerr County after all the heavy rain. 🙁

On my next stream, I’ll be raising money for their Flood Relief Fund. Anything you can give, big or small, will help. 💙

Donate now:
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July 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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🎯 A question for Texan officials. How much money did you spend on that little adventure trafficking migrants to the Northeast? And why didn't you see fit to ensure Kerr County was safe? #KerrCounty #Texas #siren #Republicans Thanks, @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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This 2017 video developed by #KerrCounty #EmergencyServices personnel to inform residents & visitors of the #Flooding dangers there is chilling. It appears at least some county and state officials understood the risks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTsJ...

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Be Flood Aware 2017
YouTube video by Upper Guadalupe River Authority
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July 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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The @nytimes.com article includes a quote from #KerrCounty Judge #RobKelly, saying the county did not have a warning system.
But Kerr County appears to use an alert & warning system called #CodeRed. public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/EC...

It’s not clear if the county used it on 7/4.

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Community Notification Enrollment
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July 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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@nytimes.com: #NWS #SanAntonio office that issued #FlashFloodWarnings for #KerrCounty on 7/4/25 has been without a #WarningCoordinationMeteorologist since April, when the person took early retirement as part of #Trump-#DOGE cuts. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u... #EM #greysky
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
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July 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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#Meteorologists: #NWS accurately predicted the risk of flooding in #Texas, could not have foreseen extreme severity of the storm, & did its job in issuing #FlashFloodWarnings, underscoring the need to properly fund the agency. www.wired.com/story/meteor... #TXwx #KerrCounty
Meteorologists Say the National Weather Service Did Its Job in Texas
DOGE cut hundreds of jobs at the NWS, but experts who spoke to WIRED say the agency accurately predicted the state's weekend flood risk.
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July 6, 2025 at 11:21 AM