Texas music icon announces benefit concert for his flood-stricken hometown

Robert Earl Keen, the longtime country singer-songwriter, lives in Kerrville and his two daughters attended Camp Mystic growing up. DALLAS — The devastating Hill Country floods hit close to home for a Texas music icon.  Robert Earl Keen, the longtime country singer-songwriter, lives in Kerrville and his two daughters attended Camp Mystic growing up. Keen … Read more

‘A river runs through my dreams’ | A writer reflects on her Camp Mystic childhood

Writer Karyna McGlynn spent seven summers attending Camp Mystic, the site of the recent Guadalupe River flood tragedy that claimed many young campers’ lives. AUSTIN, Texas — I was a “Mystic Girl” for seven years, between 1987 and 1993. Camp Mystic is a very wholesome place, where kindness and friendship are just constantly reiterated. The … Read more

‘Someone has to do it’ | East Texans doing their part in Hill Country Storm recovery

“There’s no two people out here, no two different departments,” Casey Billing said. “It’s all one unit together out here searching for the same cause.” TYLER, Texas — East Texans and volunteers from across the region are stepping up in a big way to support recovery efforts in the flood-ravaged Hill Country. Volunteers are helping … Read more

‘Stay out of flood waters’ | Texas Parks and Wildlife warning about dangers in the water

Floodwaters can remain hazardous for days and may contain harmful bacteria, hidden debris, and powerful currents. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Officials are cautioning folks who may want to get in the water that there may be hidden dangers lurking in the water. Texas Parks and Wildlife wants you to wait to get back in the … Read more