“There’s no two people out here, no two different departments,” Casey Billing said. “It’s all one unit together out here searching for the same cause.” TYLER, Texas — East Texans and volunteers from across the region are stepping up in a big way to support recovery efforts in the flood-ravaged Hill Country. Volunteers are helping … Read more
Floodwaters can remain hazardous for days and may contain harmful bacteria, hidden debris, and powerful currents. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Officials are cautioning folks who may want to get in the water that there may be hidden dangers lurking in the water. Texas Parks and Wildlife wants you to wait to get back in the … Read more
River Trail Cottages, a staple in the community for decades, now has several units filled with mud and debris following the destructive July 4th flooding. KERRVILLE, Texas — A Kerrville business located along the Guadalupe River is cleaning up and assessing the damage after floodwaters ripped through the property on the Fourth of July, leaving … Read more
Doug Fuller and Libby Evans-Fuller floated on a mattress, then clung to a door and pillar as floodwaters rose in Ingram. They returned home for the first time. KERR COUNTY, Texas — For days, Doug Fuller and Libby Evans-Fuller weren’t ready to return to what was left of their home. But early this morning, the … Read more
The high school senior was met with a small miracle when he returned to his home after the water receded and found his dog, alive in the washing machine. HUNT, Texas — On Friday morning, many people had only minutes to escape the raging floodwaters of the Guadalupe River in Hunt — including the Vlasek … Read more
Howdy’s Bar & Chill reopens with karaoke night, offering comfort to a community healing from devastating floods. KERRVILLE, Texas — Wednesday, a familiar sound returned to the banks of the Guadalupe River: music. Just days after devastating floods swept through the Hill Country, Howdy’s Bar & Chill reopened its doors — welcoming the public back … Read more
The suspect, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, is accused of joining 11 others in an organized attack against officers at the Prairieland Detention Center. ALVARADO, Texas — A 12th suspect has been charged in the shooting of an Alvarado police officer in July during an “ambush” at the Prairieland Detention Center, officials say. According to … Read more