Feelings of hopelessness common after tragedies like Central Texas floods, psychologists say

From taking a break from the news to volunteering, an expert offers suggestions on how to deal with our feelings about the flood tragedy. AUSTIN, Texas — There’s no question that many of the images of the Hill Country and Central Texas floods on television and social media have been difficult to watch because of … Read more

‘Nothing short of a miracle,’ | East Texas sisters share harrowing flash flood survival story

“We thought it was a normal thunderstorm,” Lilly Kummerfeld said. “We didn’t know about any of the destruction or the horrible things happening at that moment.” TYLER, Texas — A beloved summer camp tradition became a nightmare when two East Texas sisters were swept up in a deadly flash flood. For the first time, the … Read more

San Antonio police search for missing woman with intellectual disability last seen Monday

Authorities are searching for 30-year-old Ashley Carr, last seen Monday on the 10200 block of Squanto Drive in the city’s northwest side. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department is searching for a woman last seen Monday in the city’s northwest side. Officials issued an Endangered Missing Persons Alert for 30-year-old Ashley Carr. Police … Read more

Kerrville residents recall harrowing escape from deadly flooding and unity amid recovery

Pearl Cole and her family reflect on evacuating their Kerrville home during the flooding that devastated the area on July Fourth. KERRVILLE, Texas — Kerrville resident Pearl Cole says it was about 4:30 Friday morning when her brother woke her up saying he was in ankle-deep water. Her brother has dementia, so Cole said she … Read more

‘Could we have done more? Perhaps so’ | Former Kerr County official recalls emergency siren debate

Pushback from residents in 2017 might be the reason why there were no emergency sirens along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Kerr County leaders debated the issue of installing emergency sirens along the Guadalupe River nearly a decade ago, but one former official said there was pushback from some residents. … Read more