Economic impact: Potential decline in sales tax revenue | COVID-19 Kerrville
During Monday afternoon's Economic Improvement Corporation (EIC) meeting, City of Kerrville Finance Director Amy Dozier presented the board with monthly financial statements showing strong sales tax numbers for the preceding months. But, also a warning about what to expect going forward as...
EIC approves $500k for Doyle Community Center upgrades
On Monday, Kerrville's Economic Improvement Corporation (EIC) approved $500,000 in funding for the Doyle School Community Center. The monies will be used to improve the aging building and infrastructure. The EIC's funds come from a one-half cent sales tax collected on all...
Local updates on March 17 | COVID-19 Kerr County
News is breaking at a head-spinning pace around the country, and we are tracking local developments as best we can with our limited volunteer resources. Here is a brief rundown of local news that has transpired today, along with an updated Texas...
City of Kerrville issues a Declaration of Disaster in response to COVID-19
"...today I am issuing a Declaration of Disaster, in accordance with Section 418.018(a) of the Texas Government Code, to take effect for the next seven days, which can be renewed as needed by the Kerrville City Council. This declaration...
Fake News Alert! Potential criminal charges for false claims about virus in Kerrville
The Hill Country Community Journal reported on Sunday that a fake news story is being circulated claiming "First COVID-19 Patient in Kerrville Texas." This is FALSE. There have been NO official cases of coronavirus reported in Kerrville or Kerr County.
