‘Stay out of flood waters’ | Texas Parks and Wildlife warning about dangers in the water

Floodwaters can remain hazardous for days and may contain harmful bacteria, hidden debris, and powerful currents. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Officials are cautioning folks who may want to get in the water that there may be hidden dangers lurking in the water. Texas Parks and Wildlife wants you to wait to get back in the … Read more

‘I ate my words’ | Kerrville businessman reflects on unimaginable flood damage

River Trail Cottages, a staple in the community for decades, now has several units filled with mud and debris following the destructive July 4th flooding. KERRVILLE, Texas — A Kerrville business located along the Guadalupe River is cleaning up and assessing the damage after floodwaters ripped through the property on the Fourth of July, leaving … Read more

Texas high school senior helps save family from raging floodwaters, finds pet dog safe in washing machine

The high school senior was met with a small miracle when he returned to his home after the water receded and found his dog, alive in the washing machine. HUNT, Texas — On Friday morning, many people had only minutes to escape the raging floodwaters of the Guadalupe River in Hunt — including the Vlasek … Read more

‘We lift each other up with music’: Kerrville honky-tonk reopens after floods

Howdy’s Bar & Chill reopens with karaoke night, offering comfort to a community healing from devastating floods. KERRVILLE, Texas — Wednesday, a familiar sound returned to the banks of the Guadalupe River: music. Just days after devastating floods swept through the Hill Country, Howdy’s Bar & Chill reopened its doors — welcoming the public back … Read more

Blue Alert: FBI searching for 12th suspect — only remaining one at large — in ‘ambush’ of Alvarado ICE detention facility

The suspect, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, is accused of joining 11 others in an organized attack against officers at the Prairieland Detention Center. ALVARADO, Texas — A 12th suspect has been charged in the shooting of an Alvarado police officer in July during an “ambush” at the Prairieland Detention Center, officials say. According to … Read more

What Kerr County officials did, or didn’t do, to prepare for flooding before tragedy struck on July Fourth.

The National Weather Service put out watches and warnings prior to the catastrophic floods. Did Kerr County use those ahead of time? Here’s what we know. KERR COUNTY, Texas — What were Kerr County Officials doing to prepare for the possible flooding ahead of July Fourth? That’s the question on many minds in the wake … Read more