‘It is sick’: Volunteer firefighters battle flood devastation as scammers strike aid efforts

Center Point VFD turned their flooded station into a relief hub—now they’re battling scammers exploiting their name to steal donations. CENTER POINT, Texas — They jumped into action to save others—then came home to find their own fire station swallowed by floodwaters. The Center Point Volunteer Fire Department (CPVFD), made up of just 25 members, … Read more

911 calls reveal heart-wrenching survivor tales from deadly San Antonio floods

San Antonio released 911 calls from the deadly June flood, revealing the chaos as residents struggled to escape rising waters and inadequate protection. SAN ANTONIO — They are recordings that are hard to listen to, as drivers and witnesses struggled to escape when they were being swept away by flood water here in San Antonio. … Read more

Childhood artwork of Aidan Heartfield found intact after Kerr County flooding

Aidan Heartfield’s childhood artwork found after Texas floods serves as a symbol of remembrance. BEAUMONT, Texas — In the wake of devastating floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country over the July 4 weekend, a small but powerful symbol of remembrance has emerged from the wreckage: a piece of childhood artwork by Aidan Heartfield, … Read more

Hunt Preservation Society launches Hunt Flood Recovery Fund; hosting flood recovery info event

The July Fourth floods caused devastating damage in Hunt, where storm waters surged to 27 feet in less than an hour. HUNT, Texas — The Hunt Preservation Society (HPS) has launched the Hunt Flood Recovery Fund, which is dedicated to rebuilding the Hunt community that was devastated by catastrophic flooding. HPS was established in 2001 … Read more