Kerrville Daily Briefing

Here’s a quick look at what’s happening around Kerrville today, from a community fundraiser for a local teen to a new hub for long-term flood recovery.

Community rallies around injured Hill Country teen

Friends, neighbors and strangers are stepping up to support 17-year-old Zayne Boggs after a serious crash involving a Kerrville ISD school bus last week. Boggs was skateboarding home from school when he lost his balance and collided with the side of the bus, suffering extensive injuries that required multiple surgeries in a San Antonio hospital.

Family members say he faces a long recovery but is in good spirits, and fundraising efforts are underway to help with medical costs and travel. School officials have stayed in close contact with the family and say they are working with authorities to review the incident while making sure the student has what he needs during rehabilitation.

New disaster relief center marks shift to rebuilding

Seven months after the devastating July 4 flooding that claimed 119 lives in Kerr County, community leaders gathered Friday to open the Kerr Together Disaster Relief Center at 98 Coronado Drive. The center is designed as a one-stop location where residents and business owners can connect with case managers, construction resources and financial assistance for rebuilding.

Local officials described the opening as a turning point from emergency response to long-term recovery. The facility will be operated by the Kerr County Long-Term Recovery Group, which has identified tens of millions of dollars in future projects and secured warehouse space for building materials. Speakers at the ceremony emphasized that Kerr County’s recovery efforts are months ahead of typical disaster timelines, thanks to strong coordination among local governments, nonprofits and volunteers.

Quick civic and events roundup

Today’s grand opening celebration for Kerr Together is also on the city’s public events calendar, with members of the City Council and Economic Improvement Corporation expected to attend. Later this month, business and civic leaders will gather for the Hill Country Economic Summit on February 26 at the Hill Country Youth Event Center, offering an update on the regional economy and growth in the Kerrville area.

County officials continue to remind residents to check the latest burn ban status before doing any outdoor burning, as restrictions remain in place for parts of the county affected by last summer’s flooding. Election officials also note that some voter registration cards are arriving later than usual because of statewide redistricting litigation, but the delay will not prevent registered voters from casting ballots as long as they bring proper identification to the polls.

Sources

• https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/02/07/community-support-pours-in-for-kerrville-teen-injured-in-school-bus-crash/
• https://www.ksat.com/video/news/2026/02/07/community-support-pours-in-for-kerrville-teen-injured-in-school-bus-crash-0Y119/
• https://kerrcountylead.com/kerr-together-opens-disaster-relief-center-marking-shift-to-long-term-recovery/
• https://www.kerrvilletx.gov/2150
• https://kerrcountytx.gov/
• https://business.kerrvillechamber.biz/events/details/hill-country-economic-summit-2026-29243