Big 12 Media Days began with tributes to flood victims in Central Texas, overshadowing football discussions. FRISCO, Texas — As the college football world gathers in Frisco for Big 12 Media Days, the upcoming season remains a major talking point — but it’s far from the only one. Just days earlier, catastrophic flooding devastated parts of … Read more
Greg Adkins showed our sister station KHOU 11 News the debris left behind in his backyard, which sits right next to the Guadalupe River. KERRVILLE, Texas — With floodwaters from the Guadalupe River now receded, the scope of devastation across Kerr County is becoming clearer. In Kerrville, one resident is sharing his harrowing story of … Read more
Close family friends say 17-year-old Malaya Hammond died heroically, in an effort to save her family. MARBLE FALLS, Texas — Husband and wife Mikki Willis and Nadia Salamanca are close family friends of Liz and Matthew Hammond, who live in Marble Falls and had three children, the oldest being 17-year-old Malaya Hammond. “The parents are … Read more
Nick Panagiotu watched a family disappear in a matter of seconds during the Texas Hill Country storm on July 4. He’s still trying to understand how he survived. KERRVILLE, Texas — Early morning on July 4, Nick Panagiotu stepped out of his RV into chaos. The Blue Oak RV Park, a quiet haven shaded by … Read more
More than 160 people remain missing after flash floods in Kerr County. CENTER POINT, Texas — The Guadalupe River has returned to safer levels five days after a powerful flash flood swept through Kerr County, but the scene in Center Point remains anything but normal. Debris lines the riverbanks, and more than 160 people are … Read more
Hunt VFD chief Lee Pool said his community has ‘grit’ and will overcome this tragedy. HUNT, Texas — First responders in Kerr County continue to work day in and day out to find the missing. Among those first responders is the volunteer fire department out of Hunt. Hunt was one of the hardest hit areas … Read more
Mary Grace Baker was among 27 Camp Mystic campers who went missing during the July 4 flooding. BEAUMONT, Texas — The family of 8-year-old Mary Grace Baker confirmed Monday night that their daughter’s body has been found following devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country that has killed at least 43 people, including 15 children. … Read more