Texas flood relief: Matthew McConaughey calls on ‘some of the most resilient and generous people on the planet’ to help flood victims

TEXAS, USA — The Texas Hill Country was devastated by historic flooding over the Fourth of July weekend with a death toll that continues to climb as the days pass.  On Sunday, Texas-born actor Matthew McConaughey became the latest of the many celebrities to advocate for support, donations and prayers for those affected by the … Read more

North Texans adorning trees with green ribbons in memory of Camp Mystic flood victims

Texas officials confirmed Sunday at least 79 people were killed in deadly flooding in Central Texas. Highland Park ISD is among the entities honoring the lost. DALLAS — People across the state, including many in North Texas, are adorning trees with green ribbons in memory of Camp Mystic’s victims from the devastating Texas Hill Country … Read more

Why the devastating flooding across Texas happened and a detailed timeline

Meteorologist Pat Cavlin breaks down the factors and the timeline. HOUSTON — It’s been a devastating few days across Texas as the Hill Country and Central Texas dealt with deadly flooding. Many questions remain regarding how this event happened and what the timeline looked like for advanced notice from forecasters. This flash flooding disaster was … Read more

Flood Watch in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday for South and Central Texas | Weather Impact Alert

Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. SAN ANTONIO — IMPACT DAYS: Sunday, July 6 Reason: Potential for locally heavy downpours, especially in the Hill Country and counties west of San Antonio. The breakdown Isolated showers continue to develop across portions of the Hill … Read more

Flood Watch in effect until 7 p.m. Monday for parts of South-Central Texas, including Kerr County | Weather Impact Alert

Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. SAN ANTONIO — IMPACT DAYS: Sunday, July 6 Reason: Potential for locally heavy downpours, especially in the Hill Country and counties west of San Antonio. The breakdown A Flood Watch remains in effect until 7 p.m. Monday for … Read more

Kerr County floods: At least 68 dead, including 28 children, as searches continue in Hill Country

At least 11 remain unaccounted for in the area, including 10 young girls from Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. KERR COUNTY, Texas — The end of the holiday weekend brings continued searching and desperation in the Hill Country, where at least 11 remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding overwhelmed Kerrville, Hunt and surrounding Kerr County … Read more