Beloved Liberty teacher and her husband killed in Texas floods; 2 young sons missing

Relatives say John and Julia Burgess were camping in an RV along with their two young sons, Jack and James, when floodwaters roared through the Hill Country. LIBERTY, Texas — American flags still fly in a Liberty, Texas neighborhood where the Fourth of July also brought heartbreaking news. On Monday, neighbors left flowers and stuffed … Read more

Sesame Street sending love to Texas

The beloved children’s show posted a heartfelt message on social media reminding families here that they’re not alone. KERRVILLE, Texas — Sesame Street is sending some love to Texas. The beloved children’s show posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, reminding families here that they’re not alone. “We’re thinking of all our friends in Texas,” said … Read more

Searches continue for 5th day in Kerr County as Trump prepares to visit Texas

Officials reported at least 84 bodies recovered across Kerr and Kendall counties on Monday. That number is expected to grow. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Another day of desperate searching gets underway Tuesday in Kerr County, where at least 10 young Camp Mystic campers and a counselor remain missing four days after July Fourth floods ripped … Read more

Political leaders looking ahead on how to prevent more disastrous flooding in Hill Country

Senator Ted Cruz brought up the idea on how we can improve emergency response times and what can be most effective to accomplish this. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Political leaders across Texas and the nation have been in and out of Kerrville providing resources and support for the Hill Country after last week’s flooding. Some … Read more