Donate to KENS 5’s Texas Flood Relief Fund to help Texans devastated by floods

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

The power of water: A firsthand account of Hill Country homes damaged, ripped through and carried away by floodwaters

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

Day four of emergency response to Camp Mystic, area hardest hit during flooding

Department of Public Safety troopers are only letting residents and emergency response through at this time. INGRAM, Texas — At Camp Mystic, everyone from emergency crews to volunteers are assisting in the ongoing rescue and recovery in Kerr County. It is day four of emergency response since catastrophic flooding hit the area, wiping out camps … Read more

Mexican firefighters help with recovery efforts after deadly floods in Texas Hill Country

Mexican firefighters have been on the ground since Friday when flash floods raged through the Hill Country. INGRAM, Texas — There’s been a massive show of support for the Texas Hill Country as first responders from all over, including Mexico, are helping with search and rescue efforts. Mexican firefighters have been very active in Ingram, … Read more