Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster after flooding claimed dozens of lives in Kerr County. KERRVILLE, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expanded a disaster declaration initially issued in the wake of the tragic flooding in Kerr County, as flooding continued to affect other parts of South and Central Texas. Kerr County officials said at … Read more
Deadly floods in Kerr County have killed at least 32, with 850 rescued. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Rescue and recovery efforts have entered a second day after devastating and deadly floods hit Kerr County and other parts of the Hill Country on the July Fourth holiday. Kerr County officials said at a news conference Saturday … Read more
Dozens of people have died from the flooding, according to officials. KERR COUNTY, Texas — A devastating scene unfolded in the Hill Country on the Fourth of July as at least 27 people, including children, died due to flooding in Kerr County. That number is expected to increase and search and rescue operations continue Saturday. … Read more
Carl Jeter saved a woman clinging to a tree amid a raging river during the deadly flooding in Kerr County. CENTER POINT, Texas — Center Point resident Carl Jeter calls what happened Friday morning right outside his door a true miracle. “There’s no other way to explain it,” Jeter said of hearing screams and jumping … Read more
According to MFD, the four individuals are members of the Midland, Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System. The department said the team typically assists with wildfire response across the state, but this time they are being called upon to use their skills as an all-hazards response team. The flooding has killed at least 27 people, … Read more
“We are heartbroken by the loss and damage that our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country have endured,” the team’s owners wrote on social media. KERR COUNTY, Texas — The Houston Texans are committing half a million dollars to “provide support and resources” to the communities impacted by the catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill … Read more
“We are heartbroken by the loss and damage that our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country have endured,” the team’s owners wrote on social media. KERR COUNTY, Texas — The Houston Texans are committing half a million dollars to “provide support and resources” to the communities impacted by the catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill … Read more