How Kerr County flood survivors can get federal aid, shelter, food and pet assistance

National, federal and local resources are available for impacted survivors. SAN ANTONIO — A devastating sequence of events unfolded across the Texas Hill Country early Friday morning, culminating in a flash flood emergency that left unimaginable damage in its wake.  Kerr County authorities said dozens of people are dead, many remain unaccounted for and more … Read more

‘Together we can make it’: VFW Post 1480 mobilizes relief mission after flooding devastates Hill Country

There’s an urgent need for chainsaws and replacement chainsaw blades as search crews scour the debris-filled banks of the Guadalupe River. KERRVILLE, Texas — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1480, situated along the Guadalupe River, was directly impacted by floodwaters. But just days later, it has become a headquarters for recovery — filled with … Read more

Search-and-rescue efforts continue in Ingram after deadly Texas Hill Country floods

Searchers in the Hill Country are combing through the debris, while utilizing whatever they can to help bring families closure. INGRAM, Texas — Search and rescue efforts are still not stopping in Ingram now on day seven following the flood. First responders and volunteers are also finding belongings that had been swept away in the … Read more

Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 flood

Officials in Texas are facing mounting questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm’s way before a flash flood swept down the Guadalupe River. KERRVILLE, Texas — Officials in Texas are facing mounting questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm’s way before a flash flood swept … Read more

‘It can happen anywhere’ | Kerrville food truck sharing food and blessings around the clock

Shims Be Blessed Catering and Food Trailer served over 100 breakfast sandwiches and 300 cheeseburgers in just one day. KERRVILLE, Texas — “Look for the helpers,” is a famous Fred Rogers quote that has been used time and time again by the mayor of Kerrville. It’s especially relevant in Kerr and Kendall County where hundreds … Read more

Boil water notice lifted for Canyon Lakes Shores and surrounding areas

Deer Creek is still under the water boil. SAN ANTONIO — The boil water notice for Canyon Lake Shores and its surrounding area has been lifted, according to The Texas Water Company. “Water quality has been restored and meets all state safety standards following recent flooding and sedimentation from the Guadalupe River,” the company said in … Read more