Texas nonprofit deploys volunteers to Kerrville for disaster relief after deadly floods

Dallas-based nonprofit, Texans on a Mission, was on the ground in Kerrville assisting in disaster relief. KERRVILLE, Texas — Disaster relief is on the way to areas surrounding Kerrville, and in some cities, help has already arrived. Hundreds of first responders were in Kerrville on Monday searching for those still missing from the deadly flooding … Read more

Disaster relief rolls out to Kerrville after deadly floods

Dallas-based nonprofit, Texans on a Mission, was on the ground in Kerrville assisting in disaster relief. KERRVILLE, Texas — Disaster relief is on the way to areas surrounding Kerrville, and in some cities, help has already arrived. Hundreds of first responders were in Kerrville on Monday searching for those still missing from the deadly flooding … Read more

United States Attorney’s Office warns of scams involving deadly Texas floods

Natural disasters and severe weather can create opportunities for fraud, according to the United States Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Scammers and fraudsters are trying to profit from the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, which has killed over 70 people, according to the United States Attorney’s Office of the … Read more

6 bodies recovered in Kendall County amid devasting flooding, no one reported missing, officials say

Fast-moving waters rose 26 feet on the Guadalupe River in just 45 minutes before daybreak Friday. SAN ANTONIO — As much as 10 inches of heavy rain poured down Thursday night into Friday morning, causing severe flash flooding along the Guadalupe River. At least 75 people have died in Kendall and Kerr County from the … Read more

He wasn’t supposed to go in the water. What this Coast Guard swimmer did instead saved lives

A young Coast Guard rescue swimmer saved 165 children and staff during Texas’s July 4 flooding. KERRVILLE, Texas — On his very first mission, a young Coast Guard rescue swimmer became a symbol of bravery and compassion during the catastrophic Fourth of July flooding in Central Texas. Scott Ruskan, a rescue swimmer with the U.S. Coast … Read more

UTSA faculty member confirmed among deceased in Texas Hill Country floods, 2 students believed missing

The University of Texas at San Antonio announced on Monday that a faculty member was among those killed in the catastrophic July Fourth floods. SAN ANTONIO — The University of Texas at San Antonio community is mourning the lives lost in the deadly July Fourth flooding in the Texas Hill Country, including one faculty member. University … Read more