Kerr County released thousands of pages of texts and emails on Tuesday afternoon detailing officials’ response during the catastrophic July 4 floods in the Hill Country.
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.
“Forrest Gump” actor Gary Sinise plans to hold a special benefit concert in Kerrville later this year.
In Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.
KSAT is providing the latest on weather, traffic, power outages and more in and around San Antonio during this weekend’s wintry weather.
Local governments across Comal, Kendall and Kerr counties are ramping up preparations for a cold and potentially icy weekend, with officials warning residents to stay home if possible and to use caution if travel is unavoidable.
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.
Texas Department of Transportation officials are seeking public input on which major road projects should be prioritized in rural counties outside Bexar County over the next several years.
Hundreds of newly released messages add more detail to the devastating timeline of the deadly floods.
The 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 held a meeting on Monday morning to discuss several topics, including the implementation of an outdoor flood warning system.
Slow and unreliable communication remains a problem in the Hill Country six months after the devastating floods, according to emergency responders.
The county where more than 100 died in July floods wants to quickly build a $5 million flood warning system.
Habitat for Humanity Kerr County is hoping to have some families in new homes by the end of the year, but they face some delays.
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 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.
The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of three men accused of possessing controlled substances. One of them, deputies said, hid methamphetamine in a child’s toy.
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.
Amid 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.
Texas earmarked $1.4 billion to help fund flood prevention projects. But after learning that so many communities turned down the money, two lawmakers who approved the program acknowledged it was flawed.
The owners of Camp Mystic in Texas have announced new safety upgrades following a tragic July 4 flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors.
As Kerr County prepares to celebrate the first major holiday since the deadly July floods, KSAT returned to the area to see how people in the region are recovering.
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.
RJ and Annie Harber have leaned on faith, their community and each other to move through each day after losing their daughters and RJ’s parents. But memories of that night still haunt them.
The CodeRED emergency alert system is experiencing a “cyber incident” resulting in a nationwide service outage, including in Kerr County, the sheriff’s office said Monday.
The 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.
Lawsuits 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.
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.
Four lawsuits that were filed separately Monday allege Camp Mystic officials’ lack of planning and stalled evacuation contributed to the deaths of several children and counselors.
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.
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.
This weekend, a benefit concert organized by local volunteers will raise money for two Hunt‑area nonprofits to support ongoing recovery efforts after July's devastating flooding.
Only about one-fifth of applicants for federal disaster assistance in Kerr County, Texas have been deemed eligible to get financial help so far.
Kerr County commissioners met Tuesday to discuss ongoing flood recovery efforts and the status of implementing a flood warning system.
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.
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.
Limited services at the Hunt Post Office are available through a U.S. Postal Service mobile unit after the Hill Country floods destroyed the building.
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 camp sent a letter to families and alumni Tuesday, announcing it would reopen one of its two locations for summer 2026, which is the organization’s 100th anniversary.
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.
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.
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 Cailloux family has gifted the Hill Country Arts Foundation the Wall of Hope, a memorial created after the devastating July 4 floods in the Texas Hill Country.
The families of 12 Hill Country flood victims have been added to the lawsuit against a Hill Country campground.
Two dads helped lead Camp Mystic parents to advocate for new camp rules in the Texas Legislature. What they wanted most was to have their daughters back.
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 original president of the Kerr County Sheriff’s Foundation created the nonprofit weeks after pleading guilty in two felony cases there, court records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
The Kerr County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a motion on Monday to reappoint the President and Treasurer of the county’s Emergency Services District (ESD) #4.
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.
A man was arrested on multiple charges following a string of vehicle thefts, the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office said.
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.
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.
Those seeking federal assistance programs now have until Sept. 28 to apply for funds from FEMA and loans from the Small Business Administration.
As the Texas legislature debates a new camp safety bill, three Kerr County camps are pushing to have one part of the bill removed. They say the costs of moving cabins out of flood zones could cause them to close.
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.
The Hill Country Arts Foundation continues to present plays, finding new spaces for the community to enjoy art after the devastating July 4 flooding.
Senate Bill 10 seeks to limit the growth of property tax rates after a disaster. One expert argues, however, the bill fails to meaningfully reform the process because it is written too loosely.
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.
Nearly two months after deadly July 4 floods devastated the Texas Hill Country, questions remain about whether the Guadalupe River is safe for Labor Day weekend.
In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Tribune climate reporter Emily Foxhall about the emotional pleas Camp Mystic parents made to state lawmakers and analyze the proposed new laws in response to the Kerrville floods.
Kerr County officials are considering draining Ingram Lake following the Hill Country floods, responding to growing concerns from neighbors about pollution, debris and safety hazards in the water.
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.
Kerr County residents and business owners will ask leaders to take steps towards restoring recreational activities on Ingram Lake and the Guadalupe River on Monday.
The county said 411,059 cubic yards would be enough to fill 32 football fields with over six feet of storm debris.
Senate Bill 10 would close a lever actively being considered to fund disaster recovery from the Hill Country Floods
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has a four-pronged recovery plan: rebuilding homes, supporting mental health, economic recovery, and reviving the area’s quality of life.
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.