Boerne woman reunites belongings swept away by Hill Country floods with Australian camp counselor
Read full article: Boerne woman reunites belongings swept away by Hill Country floods with Australian camp counselorTeri 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.
Cat lost after July 4 floods in Hill Country reunited with owner 6 months later
Read full article: Cat lost after July 4 floods in Hill Country reunited with owner 6 months laterLesa Baird spends a lot of her day cuddled up with her best friend, her cat Ella. The two were inseparable before the July 4 floods in the Hill Country, but now they are more connected than ever.
Hunt receives $30K check to help community after catastrophic Fourth of July floods
Read full article: Hunt receives $30K check to help community after catastrophic Fourth of July floodsMore than two dozen people from around the community met Tuesday at the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department to share the news of a check presentation.
‘Forrest Gump’ actor approved to hold special benefit concert in Kerrville for first responders
Read full article: ‘Forrest Gump’ actor approved to hold special benefit concert in Kerrville for first responders“Forrest Gump” actor Gary Sinise plans to hold a special benefit concert in Kerrville later this year.
Mental health assessment predicts over 6,000 PTSD cases in adults following July 4 floods without care
Read full article: Mental health assessment predicts over 6,000 PTSD cases in adults following July 4 floods without careThe Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country said trauma-related symptoms following the Fourth of July floods are likely to intensify and continue for years without assistance.
Parents of girl killed in July 4 floods share story of grief, unexpected friendship with ex-Navy SEAL
Read full article: Parents of girl killed in July 4 floods share story of grief, unexpected friendship with ex-Navy SEALFor the first time, the parents of 8-year-old Kellyanne Lytal, who died in the floodwaters at Camp Mystic, are sharing their story.
Florida woman arrested, accused of posing as family of Hill Country flood victim to solicit donations
Read full article: Florida woman arrested, accused of posing as family of Hill Country flood victim to solicit donationsA woman accused of posing as the family of a Hill Country flooding victim to obtain online donations has been arrested in Florida by the U.S. Marshals Service, according to Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen.
$10 million in relief activated for small businesses affected by Hill Country flooding
Read full article: $10 million in relief activated for small businesses affected by Hill Country floodingThe Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is announcing a new small-business initiative for the Kerrville region and providing a six-month recovery update on the July 4 floods on Tuesday morning.
Kerr County commissioners approve next steps for permanent flood siren warning system
Read full article: Kerr County commissioners approve next steps for permanent flood siren warning systemKerr County Commissioners held a meeting on Monday morning to discuss several topics, including the implementation of an outdoor flood warning system.
Hunt community faces ongoing communication, mail challenges months after catastrophic floods
Read full article: Hunt community faces ongoing communication, mail challenges months after catastrophic floodsSlow and unreliable communication remains a problem in the Hill Country six months after the devastating floods, according to emergency responders.
‘To the Hill Country with Love’ concert honors Hill Country first responders 6 months after floods
Read full article: ‘To the Hill Country with Love’ concert honors Hill Country first responders 6 months after floodsIt has been six months since the devastating Hill Country floods. Since that day, support for the community has never wavered.
From Hill Country flooding to Bexar County wildfires, here are the Top 5 weather events of 2025
Read full article: From Hill Country flooding to Bexar County wildfires, here are the Top 5 weather events of 2025Another 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.
Kerrville landowner plans monument to honor volunteers who aided during deadly July 4 floods
Read full article: Kerrville landowner plans monument to honor volunteers who aided during deadly July 4 floodsAlong the Guadalupe River, one man is trying to turn a piece of land into a place of remembrance.
Habitat for Humanity Kerr County faces delays to repair 12 homes by year’s end
Read full article: Habitat for Humanity Kerr County faces delays to repair 12 homes by year’s endHabitat for Humanity Kerr County is hoping to have some families in new homes by the end of the year, but they face some delays.
‘A no-brainer’: Hill Country camps add flood-warning towers months after deadly July 4 floods
Read full article: ‘A no-brainer’: Hill Country camps add flood-warning towers months after deadly July 4 floodsSeveral camps in the Hill Country are installing a potentially life-saving tool they hope never has to be used.
‘We’re not taking any chances’: Camp Mystic Cypress Lake director discusses new flood warning sirens
Read full article: ‘We’re not taking any chances’: Camp Mystic Cypress Lake director discusses new flood warning sirensBritt 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.
Hill Country flood survivors face new needs as cold weather drives demand for winter essentials
Read full article: Hill Country flood survivors face new needs as cold weather drives demand for winter essentialsThe Supply Center in Hunt is accepting donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, next to the former site of the Hunt Store.
Kerr County workshop updates community members on flood recovery efforts
Read full article: Kerr County workshop updates community members on flood recovery effortsThe Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country held a workshop on Monday at the Arcadia Live Theater in Kerrville to update nonprofit leaders and local stakeholders on the ongoing flood recovery from the July 4 disaster.
Hundreds of 911 calls during July 4 floods show panic, resolve, desire to help
Read full article: Hundreds of 911 calls during July 4 floods show panic, resolve, desire to helpAmid catastrophic flooding and cries for help on the morning of July 4, newly released 911 calls reveal Kerr County dispatchers remaining calm and steady-handed, while several community members were attempting to help their neighbors.
Camp Mystic announces enhanced safety plans after death of 25 girls, 2 counselors
Read full article: Camp Mystic announces enhanced safety plans after death of 25 girls, 2 counselorsThe owners of Camp Mystic in Texas have announced new safety upgrades following a tragic July 4 flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors.
Flood recovery slow in Kerr County despite $100M raised by Texas Hill Country foundation, residents say
Read full article: Flood recovery slow in Kerr County despite $100M raised by Texas Hill Country foundation, residents sayNearly 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.
Hill Country flood survivors still not in permanent home during the holidays
Read full article: Hill Country flood survivors still not in permanent home during the holidaysCindy and Ken Collier share their story of survival and recovery is hopes of reminding the nation that families are still not spending the holidays in permanent homes after the July 4 floods.
Hill Country floods leave Kerr County businesses struggling to rebuild months later
Read full article: Hill Country floods leave Kerr County businesses struggling to rebuild months laterThe holidays are here, but many victims of the Hill Country floods in Kerr County are still trying to rebuild their lives nearly five months after the storm.
Kerrville senior, community center re-opens after July 4th flooding damage
Read full article: Kerrville senior, community center re-opens after July 4th flooding damageFour months after devastating July 4 flooding damaged its facility, the Dietert Center in Kerrville has reopened its doors thanks to an outpouring of community volunteers and support.
New Texas summer camp opening for kids who have lost loved ones, breaking stigma surrounding grief
Read full article: New Texas summer camp opening for kids who have lost loved ones, breaking stigma surrounding griefLosing a loved one can derail a child’s life, and it often causes them to miss out on normal childhood experiences. That’s why Experience Camps was created 15 years ago.
Families, Camp Mystic respond to lawsuits filed after 27 girls, counselors killed in Hill Country floods
Read full article: Families, Camp Mystic respond to lawsuits filed after 27 girls, counselors killed in Hill Country floodsLawsuits began to be filed on Monday against Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died during the Fourth of July floods in the Hill Country.
Families sue Camp Mystic over deadly Hill Country floods that killed 27 campers, counselors
Read full article: Families sue Camp Mystic over deadly Hill Country floods that killed 27 campers, counselorsThe 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.
Texas’ $20 billion investment in water faces long road ahead, could further address flooding concerns
Read full article: Texas’ $20 billion investment in water faces long road ahead, could further address flooding concernsTexas voters overwhelmingly approved a historic $20 billion investment in the state’s water infrastructure, marking the largest water-related funding commitment in Texas history.
Texas Game Wardens to adapt K-9 training after Hill Country floods as search for missing continues
Read full article: Texas Game Wardens to adapt K-9 training after Hill Country floods as search for missing continuesTexas 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.
Invasive plant spreads after Hill Country floods; Guadalupe bass, native species hold steady
Read full article: Invasive plant spreads after Hill Country floods; Guadalupe bass, native species hold steadyFour 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.