After years of warnings and failed efforts to install a flood alert system, state and local leaders are now facing renewed pressure to act in Kerr County. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Deadly flooding ravaged Wimberley in 2015. That’s when former Kerr County Commissioner Tom Moser realized something had to be done. “I knew that there … Read more
The deal keeps the Dallas Cowboys training in Oxnard through the remainder of the decade, two front office sources with the team confirmed to WFAA. DALLAS — The SoCal Cowboys are sticking around — for now. On Monday, two front office sources with the Dallas Cowboys confirmed to WFAA that the team has entered an agreement … Read more
A Corpus Christi man hopes for the rescue of missing family members swept away by the Guadalupe River on July Fourth. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Corpus Christi man is holding on to hope that his missing family members are found after being swept away by the Guadalupe River on Fourth of July. Retired architect … Read more
OST Restaurant transformed into a hub for healing, offering free meals to first responders and rallying neighbors to raise money for flood victims. BANDERA, Texas — In the aftermath of the deadly floods that devastated the Texas Hill Country, one Bandera business is proving just how far a hot meal and a helping hand can … Read more
TEGNA’s local news stations across Texas are joining forces to raise money for Kerr County and surrounding areas hit by flash floods. KERRVILLE, Texas — In the wake of deadly flash floods across central Texas, our station’s parent company, TEGNA, announced the creation of the TEGNA Texas Flood Relief Fund. The fund, which is accepting … Read more
Flash floods in Kerr County leave more than 40 missing, including Air Force veteran Robert Brake and his wife, Joni. KERR COUNTY, Texas — It was the first time Robert Brake Sr. and his wife Joni Brake visited Kerr County. Their grandson, Ryen Brake, said they were spending the Fourth of July with their son … Read more
KENS 5 reporter Sue Calberg examines a Hill Country area hit hard by the rising flood waters. KERRVILLE, Texas — Among the countless Hill Country residents picking through what’s left of their belongings after catastrophic July Fourth floods is Pearl, who was hauling some personal treasures out of her wrecked home on Monday. A red … Read more