‘They need that love’: Chaplains with Texans on Mission spread ‘help, hope and healing’ for flood-impacted communities

The Dallas-based nonprofit has deployed 10 chaplains to serve as spiritual beacons for first responders and families affected by the devastating flash flooding. KERRVILLE, Texas — Standing alongside families and first responders in the flood-ravaged Hill Country are chaplains from Texans on Mission, a faith-based organization offering help, hope and healing.  “I’ve been in Katrina, … Read more

Droves of volunteers join the thousands assisting flood recovery efforts in Kerr County

Over 12,000 volunteers have already assisted in Kerr County, according to the Texas Division of Emergency Management. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Check-in for volunteers at Tivy Antler Stadium in Kerrville began at 8 a.m., but 30 minutes before that, a line of cars had already piled up full of people ready to help.  Team Rubicon … Read more

Camp Mystic counselor Katherine Ferruzzo confirmed dead in Texas Hill Country floods, family says

The body of Katherine Ferruzzo, a recent graduate of Memorial High School, was recovered Friday, according to a statement from her family. HOUSTON — A counselor at Camp Mystic with Houston ties died in the July 4th flood in the Texas Hill Country, her family confirmed. The body of Katherine Ferruzzo, a recent graduate of … Read more

Woman who survived Texas Hill Country flooding says she ‘lost everything but I didn’t lose my faith’

Michelle McGuire describes clinging to a tree in the dark floodwaters, praying to survive as her house, truck — and nearly her life — were swept away. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Michelle McGuire woke up to the sound of water. “I thought ‘God is it raining,” McGuire wondered. Before she knew it, her bed and … Read more