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.
The Community Foundation has allocated $5 million in grants to 15 nonprofits and pledged an additional $10 million over two years to support long-term mental health recovery following the Hill Country flood.
Efforts to reopen the Hunt Post Office are ongoing after it was destroyed by last year's flood on July 4 flood, which has forced residents to travel to Ingram for mail services.
Ten months after the deadly July 4 floods, the Bulverde Creek Elementary School community gathered to remember a former student whose life was cut short and to celebrate the impact she left behind.
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.
The deaths of more than two dozen campers and counselors at Camp Mystic during the July 4 floods in the Hill Country were a tragedy. But were they also a crime?
President Donald Trump honored a Hill Country flood survivor and rescuer Tuesday evening during the State of the Union address.
Gary Broach’s home is not on the floodplain, but on the Fourth of July last year, backflow from the Guadalupe River pushed a wall of water and debris into Bumble Bee Creek.
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.
More 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 Gary Sinise plans to hold a special benefit concert in Kerrville later this year.
The 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.
For the first time, the parents of 8-year-old Kellyanne Lytal, who died in the floodwaters at Camp Mystic, are sharing their story.
A 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.
Slow and unreliable communication remains a problem in the Hill Country six months after the devastating floods, according to emergency responders.
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.
The 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.
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.
Kerr County commissioners met Tuesday to discuss ongoing flood recovery efforts and the status of implementing a flood warning system.
Marissa Rios says the Hunt community is still reeling from the catastrophic floods on the Fourth of July in the Hill Country.
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.
KSAT asked some of the volunteers to share what happened in the early hours of July 4 when floodwaters severely impacted the Hill County. Here are their stories.
Crews with the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department were at ground zero on the Fourth of July when the catastrophic floods hit the Hill Country.
The family of an 8-year-old girl still missing after the devastating July 4 floods sent a blistering letter to Camp Mystic leadership following the announcement that the camp will reopen next year.
When the Fourth of July floods tore through Ingram, many residents found themselves suddenly without the basic things: homes, cars, paperwork and even shoes.
Kerr County Commissioners Court met on Monday to discuss continued flood recovery efforts and several community items.
A benefit concert for residents of Hunt recovering from the Hill Country floods is slated for next month.
Before the two do battle on the gridiron — for perhaps the final time for a long time — Southern Methodist University and Texas Christian University put their metroplex melee on the backburner on Thursday.
The families of 12 Hill Country flood victims have been added to the lawsuit against a Hill Country campground.
The City of Kerrville’s Economic Improvement Corporation is expected to meet on Monday to discuss the city’s continued response to the floods on the Fourth of July.
Hill Country and Central Texas homeowners, renters and businesses have two weeks left to request federal assistance after the catastrophic floods in July.
Two disaster recovery centers (DRCs) in Kerr County will close briefly before reopening early next week; however, officials are sending mixed signals on the closures.
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?
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.
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
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.
Ongoing cleanup from deadly July 4 flooding and a looming vote to adopt a proposed budget were topics of conversation during a short Kerr County commissioners meeting Tuesday morning.
Since the deadly July 4 floods in the Texas Hill Country, Christina Flood has used her talents to assist those in dire straits.
The Hill Country Arts Foundation continues to present plays, finding new spaces for the community to enjoy art after the devastating July 4 flooding.
Small business owners in Kerrville, Ingram struggle to get back on their feet, facing up to millions of dollars in rebuilds
Adrian Wollney owns Riverhills Automotive Services Center in Kerrville and has recently invested in a mobile garage truck. The mobile unit was helpful on July 4 when the Guadalupe River flooded.
Kerr County is moving forward with a multi-phase flood warning system designed to provide life-saving alerts to residents in flood-prone areas of the Hill Country.
The Texas House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding is holding a hearing on Friday.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has committed $40 million to a housing fund to help people displaced by the July 4 floods.
The parents of Camp Mystic flood victims delivered emotional testimonies before the Texas Senate Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 1.
The parents of Camp Mystic flood victims are scheduled to testify at a Texas Senate committee hearing on Wednesday.
A devastating flash flood that swept through Ingram, Texas, over the Fourth of July weekend continues to haunt local business owner Lorena Guillen, who lost not only her RV park and had damage to her home and restaurant but also witnessed the tragic deaths of a vacationing family.
A New Braunfels restaurant hosted auctions to benefit three families who live in unincorporated areas
The Lutheran Church Charities honored more than 100 people who were killed in the Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend during a Thursday remembrance event.
Five weeks after the Hill Country experienced a historic flood, Kendall County officials said its recreational water is not completely safe for public use.
Kerrville City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss the city’s continued response after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country.
Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said during a Monday commissioners’ court meeting that he wants the county to dip into its savings to avoid raising the tax rate.
The family of a San Antonio woman who died helping flood victims in Sandy Creek after the Hill Country floods remembers her as “selfless” and “courageous.”
Checks from country music legend George Strait’s July benefit concert were presented to families impacted by the floods in the Texas Hill Country.
During the Hill Country floods, many people lost everything. Cheri Shine, whose home in Kerrville was destroyed, has prioritized seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
Hill Country and Central Texas homeowners, renters and businesses have less than 30 days to request federal help after catastrophic floods pummeled the state last month.
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has opened emergency grants for institutions impacted by the July flooding across Central Texas.
One month has passed since Kerr County experienced severe flooding while locals and visitors were gearing up for the Fourth of July weekend.
The Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team assembles volunteers nationwide to assist in gutting and rebuilding homes following floods.
After natural disasters destroy homes, survivors often open up about their most prized possessions. The items people think of first aren’t typically the most expensive, but instead, the most meaningful.
Chris Carrillo, pulpit minister at the Riverside Church of Christ, never imagined he would coordinate disaster relief. This has been made possible through donations after the deadly Fourth of July floods.
Many families in the Texas Hill Country are starting from scratch after the July 4 floods. Several have been turning to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for help.
Monday, Aug. 4, marked one month since catastrophic flooding ripped through the Texas Hill Country, killing over 100 people in Kerr County alone.
KSAT's Ernie Zuniga spent much of the day on Monday revisiting stories of resilience and resolve in Kerr County, one month after deadly flooding on July 4.
Known for her festive holiday designs on storefront windows around town, Callie Stetler is now painting messages of hope on the windows of local businesses in Kerr County.
In the month since deadly floods demolished portions of Kerr County, killing at least 108 people there, KSAT Investigates has worked to piece together how the county’s emergency response played out.
The deadly July 4 flooding that claimed more than 100 lives in the Kerr County area has left the Ingram community damaged and discouraged, but residents continue to rebuild.
Following the catastrophic Hill Country floods, those affected are seeking preventative solutions and improved access to resources in the aftermath of natural disasters.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country will outline its long-term recovery strategy one month after catastrophic flooding devastated the area.
The San Antonio Zoo announced a new campaign on Friday that will benefit people affected by the devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country, according to a news release.
Communication breakdowns among first responders during the July 4 floods in the Texas Hill Country exposed a critical problem: incompatible and outdated radio systems.
Ten more counties have been added to a federal disaster declaration following flooding across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday.
The recently created state Senate and state House joint committee on disaster preparedness and flooding is set to hold its second meeting in two weeks.
In the days since the July 4 floods inundated the Kerrville community, volunteers with Kerrville Pets Alive! have been working to help reunite more than 350 animals with their owners, all while providing free food and regular shelter operations.
The Kendall County Emergency Management Office provided cleanup updates and announced a new debris call center during a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
Scott Turner, the U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, toured Hunt, Texas, one of several Hill Country communities impacted by the catastrophic Fourth of July floods.