Kerr County missing drops to 3
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The center has been open since at least July 12, and since launching for weekend-only service, it has extended operations to seven days a week.
That includes an orange cat named Sampson, who disappeared when his family’s house was destroyed. “Samson’s owner did not give up looking for him. The family lost their home in the flood and both family cats were thought to be swept away,” Kerr Pets Alive said in a TikTok post.
Timothy Gloria, a Kerrville resident, applied for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after his car was flooded. Days later, he received a notice offering just $50 to replace the vehicle. “It’s an old vehicle, but I need it,” Timothy Gloria said.
Major Philip Swyers with the Salvation Army said the organization is anticipating being in the area for up to two years, "or until the funds run out."
Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, experts said.
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As recovery efforts continue in Kerrville, more than 100 volunteers from the faith-based Hindu nonprofit organization called, Sewa International, are there assisting in any way they can.
Texas officials face questions over who monitored weather and warned of floodwaters heading toward camps and homes.
After devastating floods swept through the Hill Country, local heroes stepped up in powerful, unforgettable ways.
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FOX 26 Houston on MSNTexas twins’ hero horse sucked into quicksand during Kerrville flood relief
As deadly floodwaters surged through Kerr County earlier this month, twin siblings Kendall and Haley Higgins didn’t hesitate to step in and help. But their act of service turned tragic when Kendall’s horse,
Kerrville residents tell us about their grief, recovery and what future holds for this part of the Texas Hill Country.
The Legislature will look at proposals for emergency preparedness in a special session that was already planned over hemp laws. A bill to help build emergency systems failed in the spring.