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City of Kerrville
Kerrville is ideally located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, 65 miles northwest of San Antonio and 103 miles southwest of Austin. Kerrville is the county seat for Kerr County. Kerrville is a home-rule charter city and operates under a Council-Manager form of government.
Kerrville began over 100 years ago and has evolved from a shingle maker’s camp along the tranquil Guadalupe River to a thriving small city with many year-round activities. The City of Kerrville (the “City”) and the surrounding area is rich with historical sites where events occurred that have shaped the history of Kerrville. Kerrville’s high quality of life, geographical advantage, and history of dedicated City officials lends to an environment of opportunity, optimism, and growth. What has evolved is a strong sense of community spirit and citizen participation that is necessary for the City to successfully implement projects.
Kerrville began over 100 years ago and has evolved from a shingle maker’s camp along the tranquil Guadalupe River to a thriving small city with many year-round activities. The City of Kerrville (the “City”) and the surrounding area is rich with historical sites where events occurred that have shaped the history of Kerrville. Kerrville’s high quality of life, geographical advantage, and history of dedicated City officials lends to an environment of opportunity, optimism, and growth. What has evolved is a strong sense of community spirit and citizen participation that is necessary for the City to successfully implement projects.
Purpose
Nestled on the banks of the Guadalupe River, Kerrville is a vibrant community that is the capital of the Texas Hill Country. Its friendly people and majestic scenery make Kerrville a natural place to live, work and play. We boast a community rich in culture and heritage.
Our local lore includes many inspiring stories of heroic deeds by our early German pioneers and the cowboys who began major cattle drives in Kerrville as they headed north on the Great Western Cattle Trail. Our community has continued to thrive since its foundation in 1889.
Kerrville is home to a multitude of popular events and attractions that draw visitors from all corners of the globe. A few of our world class events and attractions include the Kerrville’s 4th on the River, Kerrville River Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, Museum of Western Art, James Avery Headquarters, and Schreiner University.
Kerrville is best known for its 6-mile long walking and biking trail, more commonly referred to as the Kerrville River Trail, and beautiful parks such as Kerrville-Schreiner Park, Louise Hays Park and Flat Rock Park that line the Guadalupe River which runs directly through the City and is treasured by those who live in and visit Kerrville.
Our local lore includes many inspiring stories of heroic deeds by our early German pioneers and the cowboys who began major cattle drives in Kerrville as they headed north on the Great Western Cattle Trail. Our community has continued to thrive since its foundation in 1889.
Kerrville is home to a multitude of popular events and attractions that draw visitors from all corners of the globe. A few of our world class events and attractions include the Kerrville’s 4th on the River, Kerrville River Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, Museum of Western Art, James Avery Headquarters, and Schreiner University.
Kerrville is best known for its 6-mile long walking and biking trail, more commonly referred to as the Kerrville River Trail, and beautiful parks such as Kerrville-Schreiner Park, Louise Hays Park and Flat Rock Park that line the Guadalupe River which runs directly through the City and is treasured by those who live in and visit Kerrville.
Vision
Kerrville is a community that provides for prosperity and opportunity in an environment that offers a high quality of life.
Mission
The City of Kerrville's mission is to create an environment that fosters prosperity and opportunity
Additional Culture Details
Strategic Focus Areas.
Better known as the “3E’s”, our Strategic Focus Areas are key strategies expressed within our Vision and Mission statements.
The following further explains these Strategic Initiatives:
• Engagement: Strengthening relationships and building trust.
• Empowerment: Investing in and developing our team as the most important resource.
• Execution: Implementing Kerrville 2050 through strategic planning.
Better known as the “3E’s”, our Strategic Focus Areas are key strategies expressed within our Vision and Mission statements.
The following further explains these Strategic Initiatives:
• Engagement: Strengthening relationships and building trust.
• Empowerment: Investing in and developing our team as the most important resource.
• Execution: Implementing Kerrville 2050 through strategic planning.
Values
- STANDARDS
- The City will be held to higher standards in terms of integrity, productivity and quality of work.
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