Kerrville-based jewelry company James Avery mourns loss of young family member killed in flooding. KERRVILLE, Texas — Texas-based company James Avery artisan jewelry is mourning the loss of a young family member who died in last week’s flash flooding. The company’s chairman announced Friday that 8-year-old Renee Smajstrla died in the Kerr County floods. She … Read more
Volunteers say they’re so sorry for the lives lost and just want to be out in the community to support everyone. CENTER POINT, Texas — We’ve seen so many examples of Texans coming together, and that was certainly the case on Friday. A group from San Antonio made their way to the Hill Country, bringing … Read more
“This deployment is personal to and for Texans,” said San Antonio Zoo President and CEO Tim Morrow. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Zoo is stepping up to help after the deadly Fourth of July floods that devastated the Texas Hill Country. The zoo said it has deployed its Disaster Response, Rescue and Recovery Team—a … Read more
The National Weather Service warns of potential flash floods due to expected heavy rain across the Hill Country and I-35 corridor this weekend. SAN ANTONIO — As search and recovery efforts continue a week following the deadly Fourth of July floods, the National Weather Service warns of isolated flash floods due to the possibility of … Read more
“The design features a bold ‘Texas Strong’ script set within a rope outline of the state–a heartfelt nod to Camp Mystic’s iconic logo,” the website reads. HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs are teaming up to provide support for flood relief efforts in Central Texas. “Together, we are Texas Strong,” … Read more
All they are asking are donations to the Texas Hill County Community Fund to aid in the flood relief. BOERNE, Texas — Want to show your support for the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund? Hill Country Strong yard signs are available thanks to the incredible generosity of a Boerne business owner. Signarama and the Mattingly … Read more
“You’ll never find them. I’ve already talked to ranchers about what to look for in their areas that were flooded… long term,” he said. It’s been one week since search-and-rescue efforts began in Kerr County after the devasting Fourth of July floods. Those efforts have since transitioned into a search-and-recover mission. One man whose job … Read more