Last week alone, the Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries received half a million dollars in physical donations. BOERNE, Texas — Donations are pouring in for the victims of the Hill Country floods. The Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries in Boerne is working to ensure the donations don’t go to waste. As more volunteers work to … Read more
The San Antonio family was swept away by floodwaters while staying in a cabin along the Guadalupe River in Hunt. SAN ANTONIO — In Kerrville, a chain-link fence is now adorned with photos of the victims lost on July Fourth. Among them are Emlyn and Penny Jeffrey, along with their 11-year-old granddaughter, Madelyn “Emmy” Jeffrey. … Read more
The man’s body was found just before 6 p.m. Sunday evening. SAN ANTONIO — Multiple agencies aided in the recovery of a young man who drowned at Calaveras Lake on Sunday morning, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency crews, including San Antonio Fire and BCSO, received a call about a water rescue at … Read more
Casita Blu and Paws on the River were nearly destroyed in the flood. Now, the owner is rebuilding smarter—designing for safety in Texas’ flood-prone Hill Country. INGRAM, Texas — After deadly floodwaters tore through the Texas Hill Country on July 4, one Ingram man is rebuilding what he nearly lost—his businesses, his home and his … Read more
The Missions will take the field wearing jerseys from high schools impacted by the devastating floods, and game-worn autographed jerseys will be auctioned off. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Missions have announced they will be hosting a game to raise funds for those impacted by the deadly Fourth of July floods. On Saturday, Aug. … Read more
Kendall County leaders can explain exactly what they were doing ahead of the flood to keep people safe. Warning sirens were just a part of it. KENDALL COUNTY, Texas — Sitting just east of Kerr County in Central Texas, Kendall County was also hit by devastating flooding the morning of July Fourth. The wall … Read more
Bob Cordes has sharpened more than 300 chainsaw blades so far, proving crucial for first responders as they press on with search and recovery efforts. KERRVILLE, Texas — When catastrophic flooding struck the Hill Country on July Fourth, Bob Cordes of Kerrville began working around the clock, sharpening chainsaw blades free of charge for first … Read more