Aftermath of deadly Texas Hill Country floods prompts response from statewide emergency task force

When communities are overwhelmed after disaster strikes, the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force is called in. SAN ANTONIO — As the water began to rise at the Guadalupe River on the Fourth of July, first responders stepped into action. The medical need quickly rose from a local response to a statewide call for help. First … Read more

Central Texas flood victims can report damage by phone or online through Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool

Texas officials assessing flood damage are urging residents to use iSTAT survey for help tracking damage to property caused by flooding. AUSTIN, Texas — Emergency management officials throughout Central Texas are still assessing the damages of the deadly flooding across the region over the Independence Day Weekend. Much of the damage is to homes, businesses … Read more

Body of 8-year-old Bellville cowgirl who loved rodeo being escorted home from Kerrville today

Virginia “Ginny” Hollis was at Camp Mystic when the July 4 flood killed more than two dozen campers, counselors and the co-owner. BELLVILLE, Texas — Another Camp Mystic camper from the Greater Houston area will be escorted home to Bellville today by law enforcement agencies from that area.  The body of 8-year-old Virginia “Ginny” Hollis … Read more

Body of 8-year-old Bellville cowgirl who loved rodeo escorted home from Kerrville today

Virginia “Ginny” Hollis was at Camp Mystic when the July 4 flood killed more than two dozen campers, counselors and the co-owner. BELLVILLE, Texas — Another Camp Mystic camper from the Greater Houston was escorted home to Bellville today by law enforcement agencies from that area.  The body of 8-year-old Virginia “Ginny” Hollis was found … Read more

Body of 8-year-old Bellville cowgirl who loved her horse and the Astros escorted home from Kerrville today

Virginia “Ginny” Hollis was at Camp Mystic when the July 4 flood killed more than two dozen campers, counselors and the co-owner. BELLVILLE, Texas — Another Camp Mystic camper from the Greater Houston area was escorted home to Bellville Wednesday by law enforcement agencies from that area.  The body of 8-year-old Virginia “Ginny” Hollis was … Read more

Kerr County musician who survived July 4 floods now using music to help others

Julia Hatfield said that after she and her husband escaped the floodwaters, she wanted to participate in benefit concerts to “help people whatever way possible.” KERR COUNTY, Texas — After deadly flooding devastated parts of the Texas Hill Country on July 4, many residents stepped up to help their neighbors recover. Among them is a … Read more