Gov. Abbott expands disaster declaration to include more counties, requests federal aid

Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster after flooding claimed dozens of lives in Kerr County. KERRVILLE, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expanded a disaster declaration initially issued in the wake of the tragic flooding in Kerr County, as flooding continued to affect other parts of South and Central Texas. Kerr County officials said at … Read more

‘Today will be a hard day’ | Recovery efforts continue a second day as 32 people are confirmed dead in devastating floods

Deadly floods in Kerr County have killed at least 32, with 850 rescued. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Rescue and recovery efforts have entered a second day after devastating and deadly floods hit Kerr County and other parts of the Hill Country on the July Fourth holiday. Kerr County officials said at a news conference Saturday … Read more

Remembering those lost during the devastating Fourth of July flooding in the Hill Country

Dozens of people have died from the flooding, according to officials. KERR COUNTY, Texas — A devastating scene unfolded in the Hill Country on the Fourth of July as at least 27 people, including children, died due to flooding in Kerr County. That number is expected to increase and search and rescue operations continue Saturday.  … Read more

Houston Texans make donation to support those impacted by deadly Texas Hill Country floods

“We are heartbroken by the loss and damage that our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country have endured,” the team’s owners wrote on social media. KERR COUNTY, Texas — The Houston Texans are committing half a million dollars to “provide support and resources” to the communities impacted by the catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill … Read more