‘Weeks, months’ of recovery ahead as crews clear mountains of debris from Guadalupe River

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Crews working along a stretch of the Guadalupe River say it’s been “heartbreaking” finding vehicles and RVs deep underneath debris caused by the deadly flash floods. INGRAM, Texas — Ingram Volunteer Fire Department held a press conference to give an update on deadly floods that washed through on Fourth of July weekend. As of Wednesday … Read more

Conroe flood victim Reese Manchaca honored with police escort from Kerrville

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Claire Reese Manchaca recently graduated from Caney Creek High School. She and some friends were in the Texas Hill Country when the flooding hit. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A Conroe ISD graduate was among those who died in the catastrophic Texas Hill Country flooding over the Fourth of July weekend. Claire Reese Manchaca, 21, was … Read more

Escorted home | Hill Country flood victim’s body returned to Conroe so she can be laid to rest

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Claire Reese Manchaca recently graduated from Caney Creek High School. She and some friends were in the Texas Hill Country when the flooding hit. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A recent Conroe ISD graduate was among those who died in the catastrophic Texas Hill Country flooding over the Fourth of July weekend. Claire Reese Manchaca was … Read more

City of Bandera to test emergency flood sirens Thursday in light of tragedy in Texas Hill Country

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Bandera city officials said the deadly floods have highlighted the critical importance of effective emergency communication and preparedness. BANDERA, Texas — Officials in Bandera announced that the city plans to conduct a test of its outdoor warning sirens at noon on Thursday. The test comes in light of the catastrophic Fourth of July floods in … Read more

Gov. Abbott asked for flags to be lowered to half-staff as Texas mourns Hill Country flood victims

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“Individuals, businesses, and other political entities are encouraged to fly their flags at half-staff for the same length of time as a mark of respect.” HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott is encouraging Texans to lower flags to half-staff to honor the victims of the devastating Hill Country floods.  The death toll on Wednesday stood at … Read more