FAA issues flight restriction over Texas Hill Country as recovery efforts continue

The Federal Aviation Administration issued the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) on Thursday, July 10. AUSTIN, Texas — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over counties within the Texas Hill Country on Thursday as recovery efforts continue.  The FAA said the restriction bars aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, … Read more

Dog named Superman rescued from flood

A dog named Superman was found last Sunday amid the debris of his home in central Texas. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Even Superman needs his own heroes. Superman was found alone on a large pile of debris after the devastating floods in Central Texas that tragically took the life of his person.  The nonprofit shelter … Read more

Camp Mystic camper, James Avery family member confirmed dead

Kerrville-based jewelry company James Avery mourns loss of young family member killed in flooding. KERRVILLE, Texas — Texas-based company James Avery artisan jewelry is mourning the loss of a young family member who died in last week’s flash flooding. The company’s chairman announced Friday that 8-year-old Renee Smajstrla died in the Kerr County floods. She … Read more

San Antonio Zoo deploys disaster response unit to help animals displaced in Texas Hill Country floods

“This deployment is personal to and for Texans,” said San Antonio Zoo President and CEO Tim Morrow. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Zoo is stepping up to help after the deadly Fourth of July floods that devastated the Texas Hill Country. The zoo said it has deployed its Disaster Response, Rescue and Recovery Team—a … Read more