Efforts to restore the Guadalupe River are moving forward after recent flooding erased some of the progress made by nonprofits and landowners to heal the river corridor.
For many Kerrville residents, the Guadalupe River is the go-to spot for a walk, a cool dip or a dose of fresh air — but city officials say the July 16 flood left behind damage so severe that parts of the river trail aren’t safe to reopen yet.
The Kerrville City Council voted Wednesday to extend its disaster declaration as crews continue responding to major flood damage across the city and Kerr County.
Corrival Ranch in Boerne suffered up to $1 million in damage after sudden flooding from Sister Creek left buildings submerged and equipment ruined.
“We were all thinking to ourselves, this is déjà vu. Is it really happening, and can I deal with it?” a Center Point Volunteer Fire Department chaplain said.
Officials in Texas have implemented major changes to improve flood warnings after last year's deadly floods in Hill Country.
Residents across Kerr County spent their Friday cleaning up after another round of flooding swept through the area, bringing renewed anxiety to communities still recovering from last year’s deadly Fourth of July floods.
A mandatory evacuation was issued Thursday for parts of Comal County along the Guadalupe River, according to a county news release.
While Gov. Greg Abbott declared “the worst of the rain is behind us,” he cautioned that rivers in the hardest-hit counties still pose a danger.
More than 1,300 first responders were deployed and at least 75 people were rescued amid devastating floods in Texas, according to Gov. Greg Abbott.
Authorities in Texas have rescued hundreds of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes and at least two people have died due to catastrophic flooding.
KSAT has crews in the Hill Country and Bexar County as severe weather continues to affect South Central Texas.
At least two people died in South Central Texas as floodwaters once again inundated parts of the area Thursday — prompting water rescues, evacuations and widespread road closures as emergency crews respond to another dangerous flooding event along the Guadalupe River.
The Hunt Store was a central piece of the community before the devastating flood last year, and the owners promise it will be again.
On July 4, 2025, rental property manager Eddie Matthews evacuated approximately 75 people from two different properties in Ingram. One year later, he's opening up about recovering after a crisis.
As the one-year mark of the deadly Hill Country floods nears, Pam Nelson Harte showed progress on her property and opened up about the slow recovery.
A year after deadly floodwaters tore through the historic River Inn and Conference Center in Hunt, signs of recovery are finally beginning to emerge along the banks of the Guadalupe River.
One year after the devastating Hill Country flood that claimed more than 130 lives, Kerr County is preparing to remember the victims while continuing to rebuild and push for changes aimed at preventing another tragedy.
Community leaders in Kerr County emphasize that technology alone is insufficient unless residents and visitors are trained and informed about how to use these warning systems during emergencies.
The Guadalupe and Comal Rivers both run through New Braunfels and are popular summer attractions for tubers beating the heat. Friday and Saturday are expected to be the busiest days of the three-day weekend.
First responders who helped carry out rescues and recovery efforts in the Fourth of July floods are now opening up about what they experienced.
Crider’s dance hall is back. Homes are rebuilt. Kids swim in the river. But there’s also deep grief after the river killed 119 people and traumatized more.
Kerr County commissioners discussed flood warning system agreements during a Tuesday morning meeting, weeks after the county became the first in Texas to install and test new state-funded flash flood warning sirens and sensors under Senate Bill 3.
Camp Mystic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. Attorneys representing families of the Mystic campers who died said this will delay lawsuits against the camp.
Aaron Parsley, a senior editor at Texas Monthly, was among the many along the Guadalupe River who were thrust into catastrophe when floodwaters tore apart homes and carried people downstream.
A member of the U.S. Coast Guard, who was among the many who responded to the deadly July 4 flooding in the Hill Country, is set to be recognized at next month’s ESPYs.
The body found in the Guadalupe River last week was identified as former New Braunfels councilwoman Juliet Elizabeth Watson, the New Braunfels Police Department said Monday.
During the floods on the Fourth of July last year, experts say the Guadalupe River lost as much as half of the overall green material in the riparian area.
For the past 10 months, there’s been a partnership between community members, nonprofits and volunteers to help clean up the Guadalupe River after the deadly floods on July 4, 2025.
Jellystone Park on the Guadalupe River has reopened its riverfront after last summer’s devastating floods tore through the Hill Country.
Audibility varies by conditions; the manufacturer estimates up to about a 1-mile radius. Sirens activate via National Weather Service flood warnings or manually by Kerr County emergency management.
Camp Mystic planned to reopen this summer at its Cypress Lake location a half-mile away from the Guadalupe River location, but the Eastland family elected to not renew its camp license application on Thursday.
Camp Mystic withdrew an application to renew its license on Thursday, following two days of emotional testimony at the Texas Capitol.
After nine hours of emotional testimony from parents affected by the Hill Country floods, one mother from San Antonio testified in front of Texas State lawmakers inside the state Capitol on Tuesday, criticizing Camp Mystic’s directors.
One of the directors of Camp Mystic has offered a tearful apology to the families of the 25 girls and two teen counselors killed in the 2025 Texas flood.
A state lawmaker suggested a scenario in which Camp Mystic could open, but without the Eastland family involved in running the business during the second open meeting on Tuesday in Austin.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced $14 million worth of grants on Thursday to a variety of projects to restore areas along the Guadalupe River.
Camp Mystic filed to renew its license in March. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has repeatedly urged state officials to reject the application.
William B. “Dub” Thomas is set to retire after 11 years as Kerr County’s emergency management coordinator.
Water is flowing again into Lake McQueeney, marking a major milestone in the long-awaited restoration of two popular Guadalupe River lakes that have sat largely empty for years due to aging dam failures.
Cabins, grounds and other buildings hit by the July 4 flood on the Guadalupe River cannot be renovated or removed, according to the order.
A Texas judge has ordered Camp Mystic to preserve damaged cabins and other parts of the grounds hit by last year’s catastrophic flood that swept away and killed 25 girls and two counselors.
The lieutenant governor’s request to delay renewing the camp’s license came hours after parents who lost children in the July 4 flood sued the state for its alleged failure to enforce an evacuation plan requirement.
Private landowners are stepping up to connect the dots between flood alert towers at the summer camps along the Guadalupe River.
Lack of a state floodplain policy enabled oil companies to build in parts of Texas hit by an epic inundation less than 30 years ago.
The family of Cecilia “Cile” Steward, the only child still missing after the deadly flood at Camp Mystic, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the camp.
Teri Hauger said she and her team discovered a purple suitcase belonging to a girl who was working as a camp counselor at Heart O’ The Hills.
KSAT is providing the latest on weather, traffic, power outages and more in and around San Antonio during this weekend’s wintry weather.
For the first time, the parents of 8-year-old Kellyanne Lytal, who died in the floodwaters at Camp Mystic, are sharing their story.
Another year came and went in the blink of an eye. 2025 was memorable for many reasons, including heavy rainfall, a worsening drought, beautiful Northern Lights displays and even more snow.
Along the Guadalupe River, one man is trying to turn a piece of land into a place of remembrance.
Several camps in the Hill Country are installing a potentially life-saving tool they hope never has to be used.
Britt Eastland, the co-director of Camp Mystic Cypress Lake in Hunt, spoke to KSAT about why the camp is taking extra safety precautions following the deadly Hill Country floods on July 4, 2025.
Britt Eastland, the co-director of Camp Mystic Cypress Lake in Hunt, spoke to KSAT about why the camp is taking extra safety precautions following the deadly Hill Country floods on July 4, 2025.
Nearly six months after the July 4 flood that swamped parts of Kerr County, families and business owners say recovery is moving too slowly, even after the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced it had raised $100 million from donors around the world.
The families of five campers and two counselors who died during the Hill Country floods have filed a lawsuit against Camp Mystic and its owners, alleging “gross negligence and reckless disregard for safety,” according to the lawsuit.
Heart O’ the Hills Camp for Girls will construct new facilities out of the Guadalupe River floodplain, according to its new operators Elisabeth and John Hay.
Texas Game Wardens are incorporating lessons learned from the devastating Hill Country floods into their K-9 training programs, as the search for two missing people continues months after the disaster.
Four months after major flooding in the Hill Country, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department began a year-long fish recovery and habitat survey in October on the Guadalupe, Llano, Nueces, Pedernales, and San Saba rivers.
There’s a new path forward for Mike Blackledge, whose Center Point home had the Guadalupe River rush through it on the morning of July 4th.
Kerr County commissioners met on Monday to discuss several community-related topics, including a new study regarding flood impacts.
The City of Kerrville said it is working to remove crosswalk art from three well-trafficked intersections after Governor Greg Abbott threatened to withhold funding from any Texas city who doesn’t comply with the order.
Community members in Ingram wanted to show their neighbor their appreciation on Saturday to celebrate his birthday and express their gratitude for the help he has provided to the community after the flood.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Camp Mystic leaders would be invited to testify before the committees, as part of what Speaker Dustin Burrows said would be a “comprehensive and thorough review.”
The stretch of the River Trail between the Camp Meeting Creek bridge and the Francisco Lemos Street bridge is now open for the first time since the deadly Fourth of July flood in Kerrville.
1011 Bistro co-owner Tomas Valdes said his Kerrville restaurant, which has been open since 2012, is set to close permanently.
The family of the only girl who remains missing after the July 4 flood wants a halt to all discussions of reopening and memorials to the 27 campers and staff who were killed.
Whataburger announced Tuesday that more than $1 million was raised through a fundraiser to support communities affected by the devastating Hill Country floods.
Dozens of rescue teams responded to the call for help after the July 4 flooding in Kerr County, including officers from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Game Wardens and the specialized air team.
The Kerrville City Council approved its fiscal year 2026 budget on Tuesday night, but one big question remains unanswered: Will the property tax rate increase in Kerrville?
The Kerr County Commissioners’ Court approved its new budget and lowered the property tax rate, capping off a prolonged debate following deadly flooding in July.
Commissioner Don Harris placed two action items on the agenda regarding the replacement of the President and Treasurer of Emergency Services District #4.
The measures intended to make camps safer are also raising concerns about potential economic consequences to the Hill Country.
Joined by a throng of lawmakers and the families of flood victims from Camp Mystic, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed three flood and camp safety bills into law.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will sign two camp safety bills into law on Friday morning in Austin in response to the deadly July flooding.
Located about 20 miles from New Braunfels, Canyon Lake is known as a popular spot for water recreation. But in July, its vital role in flood control was highlighted as the reservoir helped to keep the Guadalupe River from flooding communities downstream.
Two months after the Hill Country floods, two pieces of state legislation outlining new safety requirements for summer camps is headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for his signature
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott joined AT&T officials to give away more than 200 laptops to Center Point Independent School District students on Thursday.
Both legislative chambers adjourned without agreeing on changes to Senate Bill 2, which aimed to create new training and licensing requirements for local officials.
With a new month came a new challenge for Persyn and her team. She said she was messaging a mother of a Camp Mystic camper about tracking down a lost possession. Suddenly, her activity of the page stopped.
On July 4, Barbara and C. Daniel Zoeller’s peaceful yard in Comfort was flooded with water from the Guadalupe River below them. Barbara thought they were prepared, but no one was ready for the fast-rising water.