Most of the camps were built decades ago, before modern modeling and flood maps. Counties have little power to regulate construction flood plains.
An organization is offering free transportation to people impacted by the Hill Country floods in Kerr County, according to a news release.
Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said during a Monday commissioners’ court meeting that he wants the county to dip into its savings to avoid raising the tax rate.
Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said during a Monday commissioners’ court meeting that he wants the county to dip into its savings to avoid raising the tax rate.
Ingram city council members officially voted in favor of flood sirens during a Monday afternoon meeting.
They lost homes and summer cabins to the July 4 flood in Kerr County. Now they are weighing whether it makes sense to rebuild.
Checks from country music legend George Strait’s July benefit concert were presented to families impacted by the floods in the Texas Hill Country.
Kerr County released its first proposed budget Friday, following concerns over potential property tax increases.
Most victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91.
The July 4th flood left only the floor and foundation at the Hunt Post Office. It’s symbolic, in a way, because to many, the post office is the foundation of the small Hill Country town.
The Kerr County Commissioners Court did not meet on Friday to discuss tax rates and salary increases for elected county and precinct officials.
The Associated Press has assembled a chronology of chaotic rescue efforts as a flash flood barreled through the Hill Country of Central Texas before dawn July 4.
During the Hill Country floods, many people lost everything. Cheri Shine, whose home in Kerrville was destroyed, has prioritized seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
In the wake of flooding in the Hill Country last month, an expert is urging people to keep pets away from rivers, lakes and other waterways in those areas to protect animals from contaminants.
United Cajun Navy regional commander Kevin LaFond is from Gulf Shores, Alabama, but his mission takes him wherever disaster strikes.
Hill Country and Central Texas homeowners, renters and businesses have less than 30 days to request federal help after catastrophic floods pummeled the state last month.
Dramatic 911 calls from the Fourth of July flooding in the Texas Hill Country have been released. These calls reveal the desperation of those caught up in the disaster.
Kerrville Pets Alive is warning local families to keep their pets — and themselves — out of the Guadalupe River for the time being.
Kerrville emergency management coordinator Jerremy Hughes put in retirement paperwork two days before the deadly and catastrophic Fourth of July flood, according to the city.
The Kerr County Commissioners Court is expected to discuss wages for elected county and precinct officials during a meeting on Friday morning.
One month has passed since Kerr County experienced severe flooding while locals and visitors were gearing up for the Fourth of July weekend.
The Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team assembles volunteers nationwide to assist in gutting and rebuilding homes following floods.
Restoration and recovery efforts continue on many Hill Country roads and highways after the Fourth of July. KSAT reached out to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for an update on the road conditions one month after flooding damage.
Chris Carrillo, pulpit minister at the Riverside Church of Christ, never imagined he would coordinate disaster relief. This has been made possible through donations after the deadly Fourth of July floods.
Many families in the Texas Hill Country are starting from scratch after the July 4 floods. Several have been turning to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for help.
Monday, Aug. 4, marked one month since catastrophic flooding ripped through the Texas Hill Country, killing over 100 people in Kerr County alone.
KSAT's Ernie Zuniga spent much of the day on Monday revisiting stories of resilience and resolve in Kerr County, one month after deadly flooding on July 4.
Known for her festive holiday designs on storefront windows around town, Callie Stetler is now painting messages of hope on the windows of local businesses in Kerr County.
In the month since deadly floods demolished portions of Kerr County, killing at least 108 people there, KSAT Investigates has worked to piece together how the county’s emergency response played out.
The deadly July 4 flooding that claimed more than 100 lives in the Kerr County area has left the Ingram community damaged and discouraged, but residents continue to rebuild.
The devastating Texas Hill Country floods over the Fourth of July weekend have taken the lives of at least 108 people—including 71 adults and 37 children — in Kerr County.
Property tax rates were just one of the topics discussed at the Kerr County Commissioners Court meeting on Monday morning, which happened to fall one month after the devastating Hill Country floods.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country will outline its long-term recovery strategy one month after catastrophic flooding devastated the area.
In the aftermath of the Guadalupe River flood that ravaged the Hill Country on July 4, claiming over 100 lives in Kerr County, questions are still mounting about the timeline of how local officials prepared and responded to the catastrophe.
The five-year-old plan, required by the state, detailed when additional monitoring was to take place and who was responsible for alerting the public to evacuate.
Several people shared harrowing stories of the devastating floods in the Hill Country on July 4, describing how rising waters forced them to flee their homes, seek refuge in trees and mourn the loss of loved ones.
As catastrophic floods on the Fourth of July swept through the Texas Hill Country, killing more than 100 people, one Kerr County official told lawmakers he was at the lake while another said he was sick in bed.
Two top leaders in a rural Texas county were asleep and a third was out of town in the initial hours of a catastrophic flood that caused widespread destruction and killed more than 130 people.
Communication breakdowns among first responders during the July 4 floods in the Texas Hill Country exposed a critical problem: incompatible and outdated radio systems.
The recently created state Senate and state House joint committee on disaster preparedness and flooding is set to hold its second meeting in two weeks.
Kodak Black and Austin Mahone are slated to perform at a benefit show in San Antonio for victims of the Hill Country floods.
Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice declared a water supply emergency on Monday due to flood damage at the city’s water treatment plant, according to a news release.
A monthly food distribution effort in Kerrville nearly doubled in size Monday morning as families across Kerr County continue to recover from the devastating Fourth of July floods.
Officials discussed several flood-related topics at the Kerr County Commissioners’ Court meeting on Monday.
The Kerr County Commissioners Court discussed ongoing disaster recovery efforts following the deadly Hill Country floods during a meeting Monday morning, according to online agenda documents.
To help local residents to get back on their feet, KSAT complied resources that flood survivors can reach out to get assistance.
The San Antonio Spurs announced they are joining 40 local and national professional sport organizations to support flood relief for the Hill County community.
Mercy Chefs, a Virginia-based disaster relief organization, announced the opening of a long-term recovery kitchen in Kerr County following the Fourth of July floods.
At least two summer camps in the Texas Hill Country have invited campers back after sustaining little to no damage from the flood. Other camps are still combing through the rubble.
First responders have been working daily since the deadly Fourth of July floods swept through parts of the Hill Country, organizing search and rescue efforts while helping affected neighbors and the community.
Volunteers who came to the Hill Country after the Fourth of July floods are still lining the Guadalupe River and lending a hand. They said they aren’t leaving until the needs are met.
More than 30 years of experience in wastewater management has led Rodney Madla to this moment.
For almost 70 years, the Hill Country Arts Foundation and Visual Arts Center has been a cultural landmark home to a unique Stonehenge replica, showcasing art and theater.
Bob Lombardi, a Texas-based artist, is planning to raffle off an original painting in support of those impacted by flooding in the Hill Country.
Nearly three weeks after devastating floods tore through the Hill Country, residents in Kerr County say recovery efforts are moving too slowly — and they’re still surrounded by debris, destruction and uncertainty.
The Texas Hill Country has received an outpouring of donations since the catastrophic floods on the Fourth of July. When it comes to food donations, not all of it can be consumed before it goes bad.
Most of the building was destroyed, with just pieces of the façade intact. However, with dozens of volunteers there every day, the owner of The Hunt Store said the store will stand once again.
Stephanie Smith, a resident of the Hill Country, survived the devastating flooding that swept through her community on July 4.
Only one girl from Camp Mystic and one adult male remain missing more than two weeks after the deadly Hill Country floods, Gov. Greg Abbott said on social media Tuesday.
Hunt — one of the towns hit by the catastrophic Fourth of July floods — has received aid from the Hill Country Community Fund, but residents know more immediate support is needed.
Higher property tax rates could be implemented in Kerrville to pay for damage caused by the Hill Country floods, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring said at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Kerr County held an informational meeting on Tuesday for residents affected by the Hill County floods.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced on Tuesday that it has raised $60 million from people across the U.S. following the deadly floods.
Since the recent Hill Country flooding, the Hunt Independent School District has become a hub of relief and recovery, with classrooms converted into temporary sleeping quarters and community volunteers coordinating efforts around the clock.
Discussion was kept short on Monday night at the Ingram City Council meeting.
Some leaders said they are not prepared to raise taxes for what costs “might” be around the corner as Kerr County rebuilds from the Hill Country floods.
KSAT Investigates obtained 911 call logs on Monday from the day of and the day after deadly flooding during the Fourth of July weekend in Kerr County.
Kerr County officials addressed the Fourth of July floods that killed dozens of people during a commissioners’ court meeting on Monday morning.
Kerr County officials addressed the Fourth of July floods that killed dozens of people during a commissioners’ court meeting on Monday morning.
On Monday, the Ingram City Council is expected to hold its first meeting since the recent flood disaster, focusing on acquiring an emergency warning system and exploring ways to prevent future crises.
Volunteer firefighters from the Czech Republic are among the more than 1,000 volunteers helping out in the Texas Hill Country search and rescue efforts.
The City of Boerne paid tribute to the victims, survivors and first responder heroes of the Kerr County flooding on Sunday evening.
Texas’ oldest dance hall opened its floor Sunday to support a community staple damaged in the deadly Hill Country floods.
Officials in a Texas hill country community pummeled by deadly flooding on July 4 say just three people remain missing, down from nearly 100.
The number of people reported missing after the Kerr County floods has dropped dramatically, falling from 161 initially to just three remaining unaccounted for, Kerrville officials said Saturday evening.
The number of people still missing in a Texas county ravaged by deadly flooding over the Fourth of July holiday weekend now stands at three, down from nearly 100.
In the two weeks since the catastrophic floods swept across the Texas Hill Country, locals and volunteers nationwide have been sharing their community support and rebuilding efforts with KSAT journalists.
When floodwaters swept through the Texas Hill Country earlier this month, they left behind not only destroyed homes and debris but also irreplaceable memories for countless families.
The mother of Camp Mystic camper Blakely McCrory shared letters that her daughter sent before the fatal Hill Country Floods.
The U.S. Department of Education announced that it would make $250,000 in funding available from Project SERV to support students and the community as they recover from the July 4 Hill Country floods.
Groups of nonprofits and volunteers from around the country have been spending the following weeks after deadly flooding in the Hill Country cleaning as many flooded homes as they can.
A coalition of natural resource experts are calling for immediate land use reform after the deadly Hill Country floods.
Texas Capitol insider Scott Braddock joined KSAT’s Q&A segment on Thursday to discuss the upcoming Texas special session.
Texas’ oldest dance hall is opening the floor to support a community staple damaged in the deadly Hill Country floods.
