Newly obtained records shed light into what Kerrville officials were doing as flooding started. KERRVILLE, Texas — It was 5:10 a.m. on July Fourth. The Guadalupe River at Hunt had risen to 37 feet and a massive wall of water was headed towards Ingram and then Kerrville. What did Kerrville’s leaders do and when did … Read more
This is the second time in the past year the jail has been found to be out of compliance with state standards. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County jail was deemed noncompliant with multiple state standards, county officials say, after a recent unannounced inspection in July. The county was notified by the Texas Commission … Read more
Jaysen died on July 18 after being hospitalized for over a week and a half. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The parents of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr, who died earlier this month after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba, spoke publicly for the first time Tuesday, calling on state agencies and lawmakers to take action so that no other … Read more
The Collin County case is set to go to trial next year. FRISCO, Texas — A Collin County judge Monday issued a sweeping gag order in the Frisco track meet stabbing case, which has drawn national attention. The order, signed by Judge John Roach, bars parties to the case, law enforcement, witnesses, and expert consultants … Read more
County officials are establishing a call center for residents to receive information on cleanup updates and timelines. KENDALL COUNTY, Texas — Nearly a month after the July Fourth floods devastated much of the Texas Hill Country, authorities in Kendall County say they’re moving into the cleanup stage—a process expected to take eight to 10 weeks. … Read more
“He’s still missing. We want them looking,” said Claire Traweek Ramsey. “We want them to know that he’s still missing.” KERR COUNTY, Texas — Despite earlier reports of the number still missing from the Central Texas Floods, WFAA has confirmed that at least three people are still unaccounted for. Memorial services were held in Marble … Read more
Raelyn Balfour’s son died after she left him in a hot car in 2007. HOUSTON — The temperature is rising, and so is the possibility of heat-related car deaths. Child advocates are urging parents to stay alert. On Tuesday, doctors, safety experts, and law enforcement joined forces to get the message out. Temperatures inside hot … Read more