U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at Wednesday night’s ESPY Awards

Steve Edelstein is the owner of the Ingram Dam Shopping Center. All of the businesses there were washed away by last July's flooding. Now, he's nearing a return to business normalcy.

The Hunt Store was a central piece of the community before the devastating flood last year, and the owners promise it will be again.

Rebuilding was not optional for a staple business in the Texas Hill Country.

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.

At the Kerrville Cross, the Hill Country Flood Memorial Wall was dedicated Friday morning as a place for remembrance and reflection, with plans for future additions as more funds are raised.

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.

Hunt ISD ranks among the best schools in Region 20, which includes 58 districts in and around South Central Texas. District staff members were able to help students process the trauma of the July 4, 2025, flood and achieve academic success.

First responders who helped carry out rescues and recovery efforts in the Fourth of July floods are now opening up about what they experienced.

It’s been nearly a year since the deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country, and many families are just barely getting adjusted to their new lives.

A 99-year-old World War II veteran is retelling how he survived the Fourth of July floods.

As the one-year mark of the devastating Fourth of July floods in the Hill Country approaches, Jay Moeller is still learning how to live with an unimaginable loss.

When law enforcement officers respond to active shooter situations, major crashes, natural disasters or other emergencies, having the right medical equipment can mean the difference between life and death.

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.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has spent $82 million on overall recovery since July 4, 2025. Forty-three percent of that total has been spent getting flood survivors into temporary and, eventually, permanent housing.

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.

A year into recovery efforts in west Kerr County, many families are still waiting for permanent housing, rent help and access to resources, according to Hill Country organizations working with survivors.

Texas lawmakers released a 115-page investigative report Thursday on the mishaps at Camp Mystic on July 4 last year that led to the deaths of 27 people.

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?

The benefit concert in Kerrville featuring “Forrest Gump” actor Gary Sinise has been called off.

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.

Bexar County commissioners got a firsthand look at a new river warning system on Friday.

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.

For Kerrville native Nancy Alford, returning to help after the Hill Country floods has been emotional and meaningful.

Six months after her home and everything inside of it were flooded, Stephanie Smith remains without a home.

Slow and unreliable communication remains a problem in the Hill Country six months after the devastating floods, according to emergency responders.

KSAT viewers shared articles from KSAT.com thousands of times across social media platforms this year. Here are the 10 most-shared stories.

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 Kerrville Police Department has released the 911 calls from the catastrophic July 4 floods in the Hill Country.

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.

The Kerrville City Council approved raising the property tax rate by nearly 8% on Tuesday night.

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?

The images from the Fourth of July floods in the Hill Country are unforgettable. The Guadalupe River’s raging waters bowled over anything and everything in its path.

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.

As cleanup continues in the Hill Country, volunteers in Travis County uncovered something prehistoric while clearing debris.

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.

After losing everything in Kerr County flood, a local artist finds healing through songwriting and community support.

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.

A Texas family is suing a Hill Country campground after two of their relatives died in the July 4 floods.

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.

Kerr County officials have released the names of 117 victims from the Hill Country floods.

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.

Sam’s Burger Joint hosted a benefit concert on Saturday for those affected by deadly flooding last month in the Texas Hill Country.

A nearly century-old piece of history is fueling hope for a Hunt flood survivor.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has opened emergency grants for institutions impacted by the July flooding across Central Texas.

The tribute was created by artist Roberto Marquez, who arrived in Kerrville days after the storm and began building crosses from debris found in Guadalupe Park.