The Kerrville Daily Times

01/17/2026

The Tivy girls' basketball team struggled early against Boerne’s full-court pressure but showed resilience with a strong second-half rally before falling 52-39 on Friday night at Tivy Gym.

Tivy struggled early against Boerne’s full-court pressure but showed resilience with a strong second-half rally before falling 52-39 on Friday night at Tivy Gym.

01/17/2026

My friend, Horace Gore, quarterbacked his high school football team, served two years in the U.S. Army and earned an A&M degree in wildlife.

My friend, Horace Gore, quarterbacked his high school football team, served two years in the U.S. Army and earned an A&M degree in wildlife.

01/17/2026

Maybe you know what it’s like to be lonely or to feel helpless every once in a while. Maybe you want to honor the memory of someone you loved. Or you want that feeling of knowing you made a difference in someone’s life.

Maybe you know what it’s like to be lonely or to feel helpless every once in a while. Maybe you want to honor the memory of someone you loved. Or

01/17/2026

🚨 Red Flag Warning – Saturday, Jan. 17 🚨

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday due to critical fire weather conditions.

🔥 What to know:
• Winds: North to northeast at 10–20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph
• Humidity: As low as 13%
• Impacts: Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

🌙 Saturday night’s forecast: After the warning expires, skies will be mostly clear, with overnight temperatures dropping to around 23 degrees. Take steps now to protect pets, plants, and exposed pipes. Open kitchen and bathroom cabinets to allow warm air flow onto water pipes, and cover exterior faucets.

If a water leak occurs, a hand valve is typically located on the side of the water meter.

If a customer does not have a hand valve, they should contact the City to have the water turned off. After hours, broken water lines should be reported to 830-257-8181.

Please use caution, avoid activities that could spark a fire, and stay weather-aware.

Visit https://www.weather.gov/ to stay updated on weather news.

01/17/2026

On the evening of Feb. 21, 1930, the tinkling bell of a telephone woke Kerrville resident Tom Tarver from a deep slumber. When the call was answered, the telephone operator announced that Seattle, Washington, was calling.

On the evening of Feb. 21, 1930, the tinkling bell of a telephone woke Kerrville resident Tom Tarver from a deep slumber. When the call was answered, the telephone operator

01/17/2026

Our elementary school Red Rover recess games were fairly even through the fourth grade. Two captains, “pickers” we called them, would be selected to choose up sides. The picks invariably revolved around friendships.

Our elementary school Red Rover recess games were fairly even through the fourth grade. Two captains, “pickers” we called them, would be selected to choose up sides. The picks invariably

01/17/2026

Funeral services set

Denny Brandt

01/17/2026

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will host a free webinar, “2026 Tax Updates: What Service Providers Need to Know,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will host a free webinar, “2026 Tax Updates: What Service Providers Need to Know,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3.

01/17/2026

Schreiner University announced the launch of its new online and in-person box office, offering streamlined access to tickets for university athletics, arts and campus events.

Schreiner University has launched a new online and in-person box office, making it easier for students, alumni and the community to buy tickets for athletics, arts and campus events.

01/17/2026

The Ingram boys' basketball team secured a convincing 51-33 victory in their home game against the Gloria Deo Academy Lions on Monday.

Ingram’s boys earned a convincing home win while the Lady Warriors dropped a low-scoring road game.

01/17/2026

Wildfire activity across the state is expected to increase this winter and spring as above-normal vegetation dries and becomes highly flammable.

Wildfire activity across the state is expected to increase this winter and spring as above-normal vegetation dries and becomes highly flammable.

01/17/2026

The Hill Country Alliance, in partnership with KerrEDC Long-Term Recovery River Working Group and funded by The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, is providing grass seed to landowners and land stewards whose riparian areas were impacted by the July 2025 floods.

The Hill Country Alliance, in partnership with KerrEDC Long-Term Recovery River Working Group and funded by The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, is providing grass seed to landowners