‘Serving, protecting and helping’ | Kerrville PD recalls hundreds of rescues made during deadly Fourth of July floods

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Officials said officers evacuated over 100 homes and rescued over 200 people in the first hour on Friday. SAN ANTONIO — Hundreds of people were rescued in the deadly flood that devastated Hill Country on July 4. Many towns were hit by the high waters especially Kerrville, Ingram and Hunt.  In Kerrville the Fourth of … Read more

‘One thing left that we could send back to part of the family’: Pet rescue working to find pets, helping rescuers find missing people after floods

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An animal rescue is helping to identify missing and deceased pets after the Central Texas floods and helping rescuers find missing people. KERRVILLE, Texas — As three puppies are unloaded at an animal rescue in Kerrville, their faces mirror that of most people here now: a mix of shock, apprehension, and fear.  They’re slightly shaking … Read more

Texas corporations, some celebrities have generously donated to help victims of flooding in Texas Hill Country

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Celebrities and Texas corporations have donated millions of dollars to help Texas flood victims. SAN ANTONIO — Celebrities and major corporations have announced generous donations to help victims of flooding in the Texas Hill Country, where at least 59 people have died in the aftermath of the July Fourth natural disaster.  More than $15 million … Read more

City of San Antonio ACS needs volunteers to help support their efforts to help pets displaced by flood

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Help is needed with walking and caring for incoming pets, cleaning kennels and more. SAN ANTONIO — If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to help flood victims and love animals, here’s your chance. The City of San Antonio Animal Care Services is asking for help caring for the animals being received from the Texas … Read more

Kerrville restaurant pushes forward after floods, offering comfort and support

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Kerrville’s ‘The Boat’ restaurant reopens its upper level, serving patrons and offering community support after significant flood damage. KERRVILLE, Texas — As floodwaters from the Guadalupe River begin to recede, some Kerrville businesses are doing more than just picking up the pieces — they’re stepping up for their community. The Boat, a riverside oyster bar … Read more

‘Tiny but mighty’ | Kemah overwhelms donation drive to help Texas Hill Country flood victims

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Kemah residents and first responders rallied to collect donations for Texas Hill Country flood victims, filling trailers with supplies in less than 48 hours. KEMAH, Texas — A massive wave of generosity has come out of Kemah, where residents and first responders rallied together to collect donations for communities devastated by the recent floods in … Read more

North Texas children with tie to Camp Mystic raise money for flood relief with lemonade stand

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One of the two kids had reportedly just returned from Camp Mystic just weeks before the devastating floods. FORT WORTH, Texas — A pair of North Texas children with a tie to Camp Mystic raised money for the camp after it was ravaged in the devastating floods in Central Texas over the July 4 weekend.  Corrigan and … Read more