Flood Relief Fund allocation explained: CEO responds to residents’ urgent questions

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is managing $60 million for flood relief in Kerr County, currently focusing on emergency grants. KERRVILLE, Texas — In just two and a half weeks, $60 million in flood relief has poured into Kerr County, but many residents who lost everything are still wondering: when will the … Read more

River managers in Kerr County had the money to improve flood detection. Here’s what they did with it instead.

The UGRA faced criticism in the Wednesday hearings at the Texas capitol. AUSTIN, Texas — The Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGLA), which runs on property taxes in Kerr County, has six river gauges on the Guadalupe River.   Only July 4th, that river was hit with sudden and devastating flooding that claimed the lives of … Read more

The Upper Guadalupe River Authority didn’t spend a budget surplus on river improvements. Lawmakers want to know why.

The UGRA faced criticism in the Wednesday hearings at the Texas capitol. AUSTIN, Texas — The Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGLA), which runs on property taxes in Kerr County, has six river gauges on the Guadalupe River.   Only July 4th, that river was hit with sudden and devastating flooding that claimed the lives of … Read more

City Council to receive another briefing on the Spurs arena Friday

It remains to be seen exactly what will be talked about as conversations surrounding Project Marvel continue. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio city leaders are scheduled to receive another public briefing on plans to build a downtown Spurs arena Friday afternoon—marking the first such meeting since Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and the current council were … Read more

San Antonio refugee families targeted in widespread SNAP benefits scam

More than 300 clients are impacted and an estimated over $36,000 has been stolen, according to the Center for Refugee Services. SAN ANTONIO — A widespread scam targeting SNAP benefits is leaving hundreds of refugee families in San Antonio without immediate money to buy food. Margaret Costantino, executive director of the Center for Refugee Services … Read more

Kerr County small businesses find renewed hope with SBA disaster loans

The SBA offers low-interest and deferred disaster loans to Kerr County businesses. KERR COUNTY, Texas — More resources and help are available to small businesses in Kerr County weeks after the catastrophic floods tore through the Hill Country area.  On Thursday the Small Business Administration held a round table discussion with local leaders and businesses … Read more

San Antonio nonprofit asking for volunteers to simulate ‘fake injuries’ for disaster simulation training

San Antonio Aware and Prepared said the training will add realism and be essential for the evaluation of rescuer’s skills. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Aware and Prepared is looking for volunteers interested in being role players for disaster simulation training exercises. The nonprofit is looking for 10 to 15 individuals willing to possibly be … Read more