Escorted home | Hill Country flood victim’s body returned to Conroe so she can be laid to rest

Claire Reese Manchaca recently graduated from Caney Creek High School. She and some friends were in the Texas Hill Country when the flooding hit. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A recent Conroe ISD graduate was among those who died in the catastrophic Texas Hill Country flooding over the Fourth of July weekend. Claire Reese Manchaca was … Read more

Conroe flood victim Reese Manchaca honored with police escort from Kerrville

Claire Reese Manchaca recently graduated from Caney Creek High School. She and some friends were in the Texas Hill Country when the flooding hit. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A Conroe ISD graduate was among those who died in the catastrophic Texas Hill Country flooding over the Fourth of July weekend. Claire Reese Manchaca, 21, was … Read more

City of Bandera to test emergency flood sirens Thursday in light of tragedy in Texas Hill Country

Bandera city officials said the deadly floods have highlighted the critical importance of effective emergency communication and preparedness. BANDERA, Texas — Officials in Bandera announced that the city plans to conduct a test of its outdoor warning sirens at noon on Thursday. The test comes in light of the catastrophic Fourth of July floods in … Read more

Gov. Abbott asked for flags to be lowered to half-staff as Texas mourns Hill Country flood victims

“Individuals, businesses, and other political entities are encouraged to fly their flags at half-staff for the same length of time as a mark of respect.” HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott is encouraging Texans to lower flags to half-staff to honor the victims of the devastating Hill Country floods.  The death toll on Wednesday stood at … Read more

‘Disasters are a human choice’ | Texas counties have little power to stop building in flood-prone areas

Experts suggested that more data and education are needed as Texas and the rest of the country build in known flood plains. SAN ANTONIO —  This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. Read the original article here. Camp Mystic, the private summer camp that now symbolizes the deadly Central Texas floods, … Read more

‘Peace and comfort’ | Chaplains deployed to provide spiritual care to those impacted by floods

One organization has deployed crisis-trained chaplains in Kerr and Kendall County to provide aid and spiritual support after recent floods. KERRVILLE, Texas — Volunteers in Kerr and Kendall County are providing a helping hand, whether it’s cooking and serving meals, picking up debris, or assisting with search and rescue efforts, many are doing what they … Read more