‘We found a Bible’: Austin woman mourns grandparents who died in Hill Country flooding

Krystal Torres said she had just celebrated her grandmother’s birthday two weeks ago in Hunt, having made a cake for the family celebration. HUNT, Texas — Jose and Alicia Olvera called Hunt home for years, serving as caretakers of a ranch nestled along the Guadalupe River. After decades of marriage and memories made with family, … Read more

FEMA to open ‘Disaster Recovery Center’ in Kerrville following fatal Texas floods

Those eligible could received FEMA assistance for losses not covered by their insurance. SAN ANTONIO — Officials announced that a designated disaster recovery center will open in Kerrville Thursday, following the devastating Texas floods that killed dozens of people, beginning on the Fourth of July.  FEMA along with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) … Read more

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces agenda for upcoming special session

The Texas Legislature will consider 18 agenda items when the special session begins on July 21, including relief funding for the Hill Country flooding. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Legislature’s special session starts later this month, and items on its agenda include flood relief, hemp regulation and elimination of the STAAR test. Texas Gov. Greg … Read more

‘Weeks, months’ of recovery ahead as crews clear mountains of debris from Guadalupe River

Crews working along a stretch of the Guadalupe River say it’s been “heartbreaking” finding vehicles and RVs deep underneath debris caused by the deadly flash floods. INGRAM, Texas — Ingram Volunteer Fire Department held a press conference to give an update on deadly floods that washed through on Fourth of July weekend. As of Wednesday … Read more

Escorted home | Hill Country flood victim’s body returned to Conroe so she can be laid to rest

Claire Reese Manchaca recently graduated from Caney Creek High School. She and some friends were in the Texas Hill Country when the flooding hit. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A recent Conroe ISD graduate was among those who died in the catastrophic Texas Hill Country flooding over the Fourth of July weekend. Claire Reese Manchaca was … Read more