San Antonio area schools collecting essentials to aid flood relief for Kerr County families

Since the start of the devastating flood Texans from all over the state have been showering the Hill Country with support and generous donations. SAN ANTONIO — As hundreds of families try to recover after the deadly flood waters hit Central Texas on the Fourth of July, local school districts are coming together to offer … Read more

‘We found a Bible’: Austin woman mourns grandparents who died in Hill Country flooding

Krystal Torres said she had just celebrated her grandmother’s birthday two weeks ago in Hunt, having made a cake for the family celebration. HUNT, Texas — Jose and Alicia Olvera called Hunt home for years, serving as caretakers of a ranch nestled along the Guadalupe River. After decades of marriage and memories made with family, … Read more

FEMA to open ‘Disaster Recovery Center’ in Kerrville following fatal Texas floods

Those eligible could received FEMA assistance for losses not covered by their insurance. SAN ANTONIO — Officials announced that a designated disaster recovery center will open in Kerrville Thursday, following the devastating Texas floods that killed dozens of people, beginning on the Fourth of July.  FEMA along with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) … Read more

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces agenda for upcoming special session

The Texas Legislature will consider 18 agenda items when the special session begins on July 21, including relief funding for the Hill Country flooding. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Legislature’s special session starts later this month, and items on its agenda include flood relief, hemp regulation and elimination of the STAAR test. Texas Gov. Greg … Read more