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Together for Texas: See how the Salvation Army is putting your donations to work 💙
Read full article: Together for Texas: See how the Salvation Army is putting your donations to work 💙As the devastating floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, The Salvation Army sprang into action, deploying teams to the hardest-hit areas on July 4. And, as rescue efforts now shift into recovery mode, they are committed to staying as long as it takes to help families rebuild.
CenterPoint Energy keeping an eye on potential tropical development in the Gulf
Read full article: CenterPoint Energy keeping an eye on potential tropical development in the GulfCenterPoint Energy says they are making preparations and keeping an eye on a system that could develop later this week in the Gulf.
Can sirens help save lives in the next flood? Yes, but there’s more to it.
Read full article: Can sirens help save lives in the next flood? Yes, but there’s more to it.While sirens can help in areas with shaky cell service, experts say officials also need to consider alert fatigue and provide education on what to do in an emergency.
Fort Bend County to host first-ever MyPI Teen CERT training for youth emergency preparedness
Read full article: Fort Bend County to host first-ever MyPI Teen CERT training for youth emergency preparednessFort Bend County Extension and Fort Bend 4-H will host one of Texas’ first Youth Preparedness Initiative (MyPI) Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainings, offering local teens an opportunity to learn life-saving skills and gain hands-on experience in emergency preparedness.
What to know about Southern Smoke Foundation’s Hill Country Relief Fund to help Texas flood victims
Read full article: What to know about Southern Smoke Foundation’s Hill Country Relief Fund to help Texas flood victimsHost of "Eat Like a Local," Chris Shepherd, is behind the nonprofit Southern Smoke Foundation, which is committing $150,000 toward the Hill Country Relief Fund application to assist food and beverage workers impacted by the devastating flood.
Halo Top is giving away 8,000 pints of ice cream for National Ice Cream Day. Here’s how you can claim yours
Read full article: Halo Top is giving away 8,000 pints of ice cream for National Ice Cream Day. Here’s how you can claim yoursCalling all Bens, Jerrys, Jenis, Turkeys, Leeuwens, Baskins and Robbins to the front of the line!
Theta Pod offers four-in-one therapy for relaxation, mental health benefits
Read full article: Theta Pod offers four-in-one therapy for relaxation, mental health benefitsThe Theta Pod, a wellness treatment offered by Align Theta Center in Magnolia, combines light, sound, vagal nerve stimulation, and vestibular motion therapies into a single 30-minute session for relaxation and mental health improvement.
The search for those missing in catastrophic Texas floods resumes in some areas after pause for rain
Read full article: The search for those missing in catastrophic Texas floods resumes in some areas after pause for rainOfficials are keeping a wary eye on river levels as some crews resume the search for people still missing after catastrophic flooding pummeled Texas this month.
Armies of Texas volunteers dig out, clean up, after fatal floods
Read full article: Armies of Texas volunteers dig out, clean up, after fatal floodsArmies of Texan volunteers are leading flood recovery and cleanup, supplementing official efforts even as more flooding hits and the search for the missing continues.
‘Eerily similar’: Survivor of 1987 floods reflects after the Hill Country flooding
Read full article: ‘Eerily similar’: Survivor of 1987 floods reflects after the Hill Country floodingKathryn McCay-Sylvester is one of the 33 survivors of the deadly 1987 Guadalupe River flooding. She said the recent flooding in Texas' Hill Country brought back memories.
Heavy rains in Texas pause search efforts for flood victims and damage homes elsewhere
Read full article: Heavy rains in Texas pause search efforts for flood victims and damage homes elsewhereEmergency crews temporarily suspended their search for victims of catastrophic flooding in central Texas.
Astros avoid late collapse take down Rangers in 11-inning walk-off win
Read full article: Astros avoid late collapse take down Rangers in 11-inning walk-off winAfter losing four-straight games, the Houston Astros finally got back into the win column Saturday night, taking down the Texas Rangers in a 5-4 victory.
Hundreds gather in Kingwood to welcome rodeo champion Shiloh Wilson home
Read full article: Hundreds gather in Kingwood to welcome rodeo champion Shiloh Wilson homeHundreds of people gathered in Kingwood to welcome 12-year-old Shiloh Wilson home after his tragic passing in the Hill Country floods.
Procession scheduled for Saturday as body of Shiloh Wilson is brought back to Kingwood
Read full article: Procession scheduled for Saturday as body of Shiloh Wilson is brought back to KingwoodA procession is scheduled to arrive Saturday afternoon in Kingwood as the body of Shiloh Wilson, one of the victim’s of the devastating Guadalupe River flood, is brought back home and reunited with his parents.
Houston lawmakers fight Governor Abbott’s Special Session to redraw district maps
Read full article: Houston lawmakers fight Governor Abbott’s Special Session to redraw district mapsMembers of Congress from Houston are pushing back against a special legislative session called by Governor Greg Abbott.
Country music artist George Strait announces benefit concert for Texas Hill Country flood recovery
Read full article: Country music artist George Strait announces benefit concert for Texas Hill Country flood recoveryThe concert was announced on Strait’s X page and will be held in Boerne, Texas on July 27. An intimate donor dinner will also be held.
Learning to how to navigate grief together when disaster strikes
Read full article: Learning to how to navigate grief together when disaster strikesWhen disaster strikes we might look to others for guidance but in the wake of this week's devastation in the Hill Country, we've found ourselves at a loss for words. We're speaking with local therapist Karen Winston about having these tough conversations and how to find comfort and support during tragedy. Visit togetherfortx.com to donate to those impacted. Your donation directly supports flood relief efforts in Texas through The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services teams are working around the clock to provide meals, hydration, and emotional and spiritual care in the communities affected by devastating flooding.
Hearing set for Robert Roberson, father accused of killing daughter in 2003, amid execution date dispute with Texas AG
Read full article: Hearing set for Robert Roberson, father accused of killing daughter in 2003, amid execution date dispute with Texas AGRobert Roberson, convicted of the death of his two-year-old daughter in 2003, faces a new execution date despite new evidence.
Gov. Greg Abbott says additional Texas counties approved for federal aid following floods
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott says additional Texas counties approved for federal aid following floodsGov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that the federal government has updated the Presidential Disaster Declaration following recent flooding in Texas to include additional counties.
Death threats over Texas flooding cartoon force museum journalism event to be postponed
Read full article: Death threats over Texas flooding cartoon force museum journalism event to be postponedA history museum event in Buffalo supporting local journalism was postponed after death threats against a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist.
Sen. John Cornyn outraises AG Ken Paxton by $1 million in first three months of Senate primary matchup
Read full article: Sen. John Cornyn outraises AG Ken Paxton by $1 million in first three months of Senate primary matchupCornyn will need to use his deep coffers to overcome an early polling deficit to Paxton, who is looking to deny the GOP incumbent’s bid for a fifth term.
Texas floodwaters damaged crops and endangered livestock. Now farmers and ranchers are cleaning up
Read full article: Texas floodwaters damaged crops and endangered livestock. Now farmers and ranchers are cleaning upAlong the banks of creeks and rivers outside of Austin, farmers growing everything from Christmas trees to ostriches have been affected by flooding.
President Donald Trump speaks after surveying flood damage in the Hill Country
Read full article: President Donald Trump speaks after surveying flood damage in the Hill CountryPresident Donald Trump toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded local officials amid mounting criticism that they failed to warn residents quickly enough that a deadly wall of water was coming their way.
PHOTOS: Memorial wall growing in Kerrville dedicated to victims of Guadalupe River flood
Read full article: PHOTOS: Memorial wall growing in Kerrville dedicated to victims of Guadalupe River floodOn Water Street in the City of Kerrville, a memorial wall dedicated to the lives lost in last Friday’s devastating flood is growing.
‘Jenna is not alone’: Liberty rallies around 8-year-old who survived Hill Country flood that killed her parents
Read full article: ‘Jenna is not alone’: Liberty rallies around 8-year-old who survived Hill Country flood that killed her parentsWhat started as a Fourth of July camping trip ended in tragedy for a Liberty family—and now, a quiet show of love is reaching a little girl who lost nearly everything.
Texas lawmakers to examine preparedness, communication in response to Hill Country flooding
Read full article: Texas lawmakers to examine preparedness, communication in response to Hill Country floodingDuring the upcoming special session, Texas lawmakers will examine everything from emergency communications to relief funding for the Hill country.
“Brewing Hope”: No Label Brewing Hosts Flood Relief Fundraiser in Katy 🍺 ❤️
Read full article: “Brewing Hope”: No Label Brewing Hosts Flood Relief Fundraiser in Katy 🍺 ❤️In true Texas fashion, a local brewery is stepping up to support families devastated by recent flash floods in the Hill Country — and they’re doing it with beer, burgers, and big-hearted community spirit.
US has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in Mexico
Read full article: US has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in MexicoThe U.S. has closed its southern border again to livestock imports, saying that a flesh-eating parasite has moved further north in Mexico than previously reported.
Mattress Mack to hold prayer vigil for victims of Hill Country flood in Houston
Read full article: Mattress Mack to hold prayer vigil for victims of Hill Country flood in HoustonIn light of the recent devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country, community legend and philanthropist Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale invites you to a prayer vigil to honor the lives lost and those still missing.
Whataburger, H-E-B among Texas companies donating millions to Hill Country flood relief
Read full article: Whataburger, H-E-B among Texas companies donating millions to Hill Country flood reliefIn the wake of the devastating Texas Hill Country floods, several Texas-based companies have banned together to provide relief those in need.
Houston immigrant attorney pleads guilty to stealing over $1.5 million from undocumented clients
Read full article: Houston immigrant attorney pleads guilty to stealing over $1.5 million from undocumented clientsA 58-year-old Houston man, Jesus Carlos Silva, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud for defrauding individuals with false promises of legal immigration status.
Remembering Camp Mystic: Devastated by flood waters, loved by generations of Texans
Read full article: Remembering Camp Mystic: Devastated by flood waters, loved by generations of TexansFor decades, Camp Mystic has been a destination where Texan girls learn skills beyond the usual camp itinerary. Sure, fishing and crafts are common activities for Mystic campers, but the true magic of Camp Mystic comes from the character lessons that the camp instills.
CHECK ZIP CODE: 1st West Nile Virus mosquito sample of 2025 confirmed in Fort Bend County
Read full article: CHECK ZIP CODE: 1st West Nile Virus mosquito sample of 2025 confirmed in Fort Bend CountyThe Fort Bend County Health and Human Services has confirmed the first positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample in the area for 2025.
English golfer Charley Hull withdraws from Evian Championship with illness after collapsing
Read full article: English golfer Charley Hull withdraws from Evian Championship with illness after collapsingEnglish golfer Charley Hull withdrew from the first round of the Evian Championship on Thursday after collapsing to the ground twice because of a virus.
Officials are trying to figure out who’s really missing from the Hill Country floods
Read full article: Officials are trying to figure out who’s really missing from the Hill Country floodsTexas officials say more than 170 people are considered unaccounted for after extraordinary floods swamped parts of Kerr County and nearby areas.
Heroics of Texas camp counselors cast spotlight on those who oversee millions of US kids each summer
Read full article: Heroics of Texas camp counselors cast spotlight on those who oversee millions of US kids each summerAs floodwaters rose in Texas, camp counselors hoisted children onto rafters, carried them to dry ground and sang with them to keep them calm.
Sisters share how Camp Mystic sisterhood helped them through flood rescue
Read full article: Sisters share how Camp Mystic sisterhood helped them through flood rescueKPRC 2 Reporter Corley Peel spoke with sisters, 13-year-old Taylor Grigsby and 12-year-old Payton Grigsby. Taylor said she sang on the bus with her fellow campers.
PHOTOS: Community honors those lost in devastating flood in vigil at Kerrville’s Antler Stadium
Read full article: PHOTOS: Community honors those lost in devastating flood in vigil at Kerrville’s Antler StadiumIt has been five days since devastating floods left massive destruction in the Texas Hill Country.
Harvey to Hill Country: Rockport residents return the favor of hot meals after they got help during Harvey
Read full article: Harvey to Hill Country: Rockport residents return the favor of hot meals after they got help during HarveyIn the Texas Hill Country towns hardest hit by catastrophic flash flooding, it’s not uncommon anymore to see signs for free food.
Agenda for upcoming special session of Texas Legislature includes 3 items specific to Hill Country flood response
Read full article: Agenda for upcoming special session of Texas Legislature includes 3 items specific to Hill Country flood responseTexas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the agenda for the upcoming special session of the Texas Legislature.
‘Ankle deep in water’: 12-Year-Old Georgetown boy describes escape from Hill Country floods
Read full article: ‘Ankle deep in water’: 12-Year-Old Georgetown boy describes escape from Hill Country floodsA 12-year-old Georgetown boy is recalling his escape to safety while at Camp La Junta during the Hill Country floods.
What flood insurance does and does not cover
Read full article: What flood insurance does and does not coverThough natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm devastates their homes, businesses and communities.
Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis fired after series of ‘back-to-back’ investigations
Read full article: Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis fired after series of ‘back-to-back’ investigationsGalveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis' employment was ended by interim CEO Marty Miles on Tuesday following a series of back-to-back investigations.
NASA using aircraft, sensor technology aid Texas Hill Country flood recovery efforts
Read full article: NASA using aircraft, sensor technology aid Texas Hill Country flood recovery effortsIn response to the Hill Country floods and the widespread devastation in Kerr County, NASA has deployed two aircraft to assist state and local authorities in ongoing recovery operations.
Using Kerrville to demonstrate how Texans can sign up for CodeRED emergency notifications
Read full article: Using Kerrville to demonstrate how Texans can sign up for CodeRED emergency notificationsThese services are free, and you can sign up either on your desktop computer or on a mobile device. Here are some step-by-step instructions on how to register for these life-saving alerts.
Understanding CodeRED emergency notifications in Central Texas
Read full article: Understanding CodeRED emergency notifications in Central TexasThe City of Kerrville broke down some of the various CodeRED uses on its website as well, noting that it uses white pages as the database to alert residents and businesses. However, registration, i.e., signing up for these notifications, is vital.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas flags lowered to half-staff to honor lives lost in devastating Hill Country floods
Read full article: Gov. Abbott orders Texas flags lowered to half-staff to honor lives lost in devastating Hill Country floodsTexas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives during the Hill Country floods.
Korda 'feels like a grandma' among rising stars like Woad at Evian Championship
Read full article: Korda 'feels like a grandma' among rising stars like Woad at Evian ChampionshipNelly Korda says she "feels like a grandma” as she heads into this week’s Evian Championship, the fourth major of the year.
Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show
Read full article: Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records showTexas inspectors approved Camp Mystic's disaster plan just two days before catastrophic flooding killed over two dozen people, most of them children, at the camp.
Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas
Read full article: Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged TexasThe psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death toll grows.
How Americans think the government should respond to natural disasters, according to recent polls
Read full article: How Americans think the government should respond to natural disasters, according to recent pollsMost U.S. adults who've experienced major flooding in the past five years think climate change was at least a partial cause.
Harrowing stories of rescue emerge from Texas floods as crews search for over 160 reported missing
Read full article: Harrowing stories of rescue emerge from Texas floods as crews search for over 160 reported missingTexas police described some of the harrowing rescues they conducted after flash floods engulfed camps and homes in the state's Hill Country.
Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA
Read full article: Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMAJust weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to “wean off of FEMA” and “bring it down to the state level.”.
The US faces more frequent extreme weather events, but attitudes and actions aren't keeping up
Read full article: The US faces more frequent extreme weather events, but attitudes and actions aren't keeping upExperts say climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent and severe, but that our attitudes and actions haven't kept up.
Veterans and volunteers rally in flood-ravaged Center Point to aid search and relief
Read full article: Veterans and volunteers rally in flood-ravaged Center Point to aid search and reliefAlong the muddy banks of the Guadalupe River, about 10 miles from Kerrville, a group of veterans, first responders, and every day people are doing more than just helping. They’re answering a call to serve once again.
Hearts Hurt? Messages of faith, support and positivity pop up in devastated Texas Hill Country
Read full article: Hearts Hurt? Messages of faith, support and positivity pop up in devastated Texas Hill CountryIn the small river towns that dot the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, you can’t look far without seeing devastation.
KPRC, KSAT, Graham Media Group and Gray Media unite to launch Together for Texas, an emergency donation drive
Read full article: KPRC, KSAT, Graham Media Group and Gray Media unite to launch Together for Texas, an emergency donation driveIn response to the devastating Fourth of July floods across Central Texas, KPRC, KSAT12, Graham Media Group, and Gray Media, Inc. have united to launch an urgent donation drive called Together for Texas.
Friend of Humble ISD teacher killed in floods holds onto hope for missing wife and son
Read full article: Friend of Humble ISD teacher killed in floods holds onto hope for missing wife and sonSearch and rescue crews continue to sift through debris, hoping to find some of the victims swept away by floodwaters over the July 4 weekend alive.
Veteran youth camp director shares insights on Camp Mystic flood tragedy
Read full article: Veteran youth camp director shares insights on Camp Mystic flood tragedyAt a memorial for the 27 victims — 25 girls and two camp counselors — who died in the tragic flood at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country, young voices expressed the deep pain felt by many Texas families.
State Senator working on bill to install more sirens in flood prone areas
Read full article: State Senator working on bill to install more sirens in flood prone areasCiting federal studies, Bettencourt worries alerts on cell phones can be ignored. A study of the effectiveness of the 2023 Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) national test alert showed, 17.5 percent of adults opted out of one or more WEA alerts.
‘It’s not that easy where you just push a button’: Kerr County officials pressed on flood alert timeline
Read full article: ‘It’s not that easy where you just push a button’: Kerr County officials pressed on flood alert timelineIt has been four days since catastrophic floodwaters swept through the Texas Hill Country, leaving more than 100 people dead and destroying homes and businesses across multiple counties.
Kingwood florist offering free floral arrangements for Hill Country flood victims
Read full article: Kingwood florist offering free floral arrangements for Hill Country flood victimsWith more than 50 florists volunteering their services, the Kingwood florist is inviting families of victims to reach out for this free assistance.
Mental Health resources for first responders in the Texas Hill Country Floods
Read full article: Mental Health resources for first responders in the Texas Hill Country FloodsFirst responders who continue to search for missing people in the floodwaters are also suffering, as they face burnout and emotional fatigue in the face of such tragedy. To help combat mental health issues in first responders, there are a variety of state-wide and national resources that are available.
Country Music Star, Kerrville native Robert Earl Keen shares heartfelt message for Hill Country flood victims
Read full article: Country Music Star, Kerrville native Robert Earl Keen shares heartfelt message for Hill Country flood victimsKeen, who is perhaps known for his hit song "The Road Goes On Forever," shared the message on social media, saying Camp Mystic "holds a special place in mine and my family’s hearts, as both of my daughters attended summer camp there."
Trump avoids talk of scrapping FEMA after more than 100 killed in Texas flash flood
Read full article: Trump avoids talk of scrapping FEMA after more than 100 killed in Texas flash floodPresident Donald Trump has avoided talk of scrapping the federal disaster response agency after the catastrophic flash flood in Texas that killed more than 100 people, including children at an all-girls camp.
Country singer Pat Green’s family members missing after Hill Country floods
Read full article: Country singer Pat Green’s family members missing after Hill Country floodsCountry singer Pat Green’s little brother, John, along with his brother’s wife, Julia, and their two children, are missing after the floods in Kerrville.
Intense downpours like those in Texas are more frequent, but there's no telling where they'll happen
Read full article: Intense downpours like those in Texas are more frequent, but there's no telling where they'll happenIntense rainstorms are becoming more frequent in most of the U.S. — though experts say where they occur and whether they cause catastrophic flooding is largely a matter of chance.
More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says
Read full article: More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor saysTexas Gov. Greg Abbott says more than 160 people are believed to be still missing days after flash floods killed more than 100 people across central Texas.
Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local disaster warning systems this year
Read full article: Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local disaster warning systems this yearA GOP state lawmaker who represents Kerr County says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which would have established a grant program for counties to build new emergency communication infrastructure.
Volunteers flock to help search efforts after Texas floods even as officials warn them away
Read full article: Volunteers flock to help search efforts after Texas floods even as officials warn them awayFlash flooding in Texas Hill Country has triggered one of the largest rescue operations in the state’s history.
Hill Country man who fought to protect the Guadalupe River swept away during floods
Read full article: Hill Country man who fought to protect the Guadalupe River swept away during floodsRon Duke spent his life fighting to protect the Guadalupe River, keeping it as a pristine paradise that so many Texans love to visit.